The year is 2022, and in the height of innocence we did not expect the amount of angry reactions that come out against the casting of Halle Bailey for the role of “The Little Mermaid”. The iconic and fictitious character, who is a completely mythological creature, does not have a story that is relevant to the color of her skin, so the uproar surrounding the casting of a black actress is particularly puzzling, both abroad and in Israel.
But instead of giving another platform to the delusional racism that is rampant out there, let’s focus on the star herself – who is now making waves as Ariel, but has been acting since she was 3 years old, and broke into consciousness as one half of the musical duo Chloe and Halle, alongside her sister.
22-year-old Halle and 24-year-old Khloe have been singing together since a young age, and after uploading several cover versions of famous songs, including hits by Beyoncé, the Queen Mother herself took them under her wing. The two were signed as a musical duo in the entertainment agency founded by Beyoncé, began warming her up in performances and were announced by the press as her official heirs.
Besides the personal and professional sponsorship that Beyonce gave them, the two sisters also benefit from the professional services of Zarina Akers, Beyonce’s stylist and a fashion icon in her own right. Akers completely understands the branding of the sisters as young divas, and for events and performances Halle wears a lot of tight, glamorous and sexy dresses, ones that are not far from Beyoncé’s own style, but with a touch that is a little younger and more modern.
The rest of the time, Hallie can be caught in a lot of tight, colorful sports and leisure wear, and she also has a penchant for swimwear and beachwear, which surely only contributed to the idea of casting her as the Little Mermaid.