Halle Bailey and Boyfriend DDG Welcome Their First Child
Halle Bailey, known for her upcoming role as Ariel in the live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” surprised fans with a heartwarming announcement on Saturday. The 23-year-old star revealed that she and boyfriend Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., aka DDG, are now proud parents of a baby boy.
In a post on Instagram, Bailey shared a photo of her newborn son’s tiny hand wearing a gold nameplate bracelet, captioning it, “Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son. Welcome to the world my halo ???????????? ✨the world is desperate to know you ????????♥️.” DDG also shared the same image on his social media, expressing his love and excitement for their “biggest blessing.”
Bailey and DDG have been linked since January 2022 and confirmed their relationship publicly two months later. The couple never publicly announced the pregnancy, with Bailey concealing her baby bump at the premiere of her film, “The Color Purple,” just last month.
The news of the birth comes more than four months after Bailey’s older sister, Chloë Bailey, responded to speculation about her sister’s pregnancy in an Instagram live. The speculation was fueled by several outfit choices made by the younger Bailey, which led to fans believing that she was hiding her pregnancy.
While the couple has openly praised each other in interviews and shared affectionate videos on social media, their relationship has been the subject of rumors and breakup speculation since going public. DDG faced criticism after releasing a song that seemed to address his insecurities and relationship with a high-profile woman.
Despite the challenges and scrutiny their relationship has faced, Halle Bailey has continued to express her love for DDG, emphasizing the importance of keeping her personal life private. In a recent interview, she confessed that her relationship with DDG is a deep and real love that fuels her creatively.
Congratulations to the new parents for their bundle of joy!