Halle Bailey Worked With Synchronized Swimmers to Craft the Perfect Ariel Swim: ‘Fulfilled All My Little Girl Dreams’ (Video)

Halle Bailey saw the viral videos of young black girls happily reacting to clips of the upcoming The Little Mermaid.

boasts a star-studded cast that loves one thing even more than working together --  about their time working together!Speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner ahead of the film's May 26 release, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem, who portray Ursula and King Triton, respectively, couldn't help but gush about their leading lady, Halle Bailey.When asked about their favorite song from the new film, Bardem can't help but praise Bailey's rendition of Princess Ariel's iconic tune, «Part of Your World.»«What she does with her voice in that song, it's very special. And also, it's the first song in the movie,» he notes.

Halle Bailey is just three days out from the anticipated release of “The Little Mermaid” and, ahead of the big day, she’s recounting her reaction to the overwhelming response of young Black girls who gleefully reacted to an Ariel they identified with.

Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy are joined by director Rob Marshall as they walk the red carpet for the the Australian premiere of The Little Mermaid on Monday (May 22) in Sydney, Australia.

Dua Lipa and Romain Gavras are red carpet official! The duo stepped out on Friday to attend the premiere of  () at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.The pair dressed to impress for the occasion, with Lipa stunning in a one-shoulder dress that featured cutouts in the chest and back, as well as a thigh-high slit, while Gavras looked dapper in a classic black suit.The 27-year-old singer and the 41-year-old music video director appeared happy as could be on the carpet, holding hands, laughing and looking lovingly at each other.The pair was first linked in February, when they  were spotted leaving a London party together. Shortly thereafter, they were photographed holding hands in Paris.Lipa has been linked to several potential suitors since her split from Anwar Hadid in late 2021.

Halle Bailey put in the work to play Ariel in The Little Mermaid.

Dua Lipa and Romain Gavras are red carpet official! The duo stepped out on Friday to attend the premiere of  () at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.The pair dressed to impress for the occasion, with Lipa stunning in a one-shoulder dress that featured cutouts in the chest and back, as well as a thigh-high slit, while Gavras looked dapper in a classic black suit.The 27-year-old singer and the 41-year-old music video director appeared happy as could be on the carpet, holding hands, laughing and looking lovingly at each other.The pair was first linked in February, when they  were spotted leaving a London party together. Shortly thereafter, they were photographed holding hands in Paris.Lipa has been linked to several potential suitors since her split from Anwar Hadid in late 2021.

Yikes! This fairytale couple is stirring up some very real drama!

This year’s Honorary Palme d’or recipient Michael Douglas received a lengthy standing ovation as he cruised on stage in Buñuel theatre to chair a masterclass session where he broke down his career as an actor and producer.

marrying the woman he loves and starring in a Dunkin campaign, he still looks like the brooding star of an Abilify commercial.Last week, he walked the red carpet with wife Jennifer Lopez for her movie “The Mother,” and the pair engaged in what appeared to be a tense back-and-forth (a lip reader assured us that they were not in the throes of a domestic). A day later, paparazzi video emerged of a seemingly agitated Affleck slamming the door of their car after Lopez climbed in.Another day, another Affleck scowl.

and that's thanks to Halle Bailey.The 23-year-old stars as the titular, headstrong princess in Disney's new live-action reimagining, and her casting has hit home in a big way for little Black girls who are seeing themselves portrayed as the beloved Disney character for the first time onscreen.The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton, with Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.The role feels like a dream come true according to Bailey, whose previous forays into acting include starring alongside her older sister and musical partner, Chlöe Bailey, on Freeform's  series. The singer tells ET that while it «feels absolutely amazing» to join the iconic ranks of the Disney Princesses, being one of the few Black Princesses is on a whole new level.«I just am really grateful to be in this position,» Bailey tells ET's Nischelle Turner, citing Brandy Norwood's Cinderella and Anika Noni Rose's Princess Tiana as her inspirations.«I loved Brandy as Cinderella; she was so amazing, such a role model and inspiration and a really big kind of studying point for me as I was taking on Ariel,» Bailey shares.

Halle Bailey delivered a mesmerizing performance of “Part of your World” as she sang “The Little Mermaid” track live for the first time post-production.

Niall Horan is excited to develop a relationship with the second member of the Shelton/Stefani household. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to coach about saying goodbye to co-star Blake Shelton this season and welcoming the country singer's wife, Gwen Stefani, into the fold next season.«I've just had a great laugh with him like from day one. Just the minute I met him I was just like, 'Yep, he's my guy.

Ariel and Prince Eric have reunited!

Halle Bailey shared a sweet encounter with a “Little Mermaid” fan.

Halle Bailey was committed to perfecting Ariel’s iconic hair flip in “The Little Mermaid”.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Halle Bailey revealed in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times that original princess Ariel voice actor Jodie Benson has a cameo appearance in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid” remake. Benson appears in a scene set on land, so, alas, she’s not back as a mermaid. However, the cameo meant the two Ariel actors got a chance to meet on the set of the live-action movie. Bailey said she was grateful to have Benson’s blessing. “She told me how proud she was of me and how I’m handling everything, and encouraged me to just go for it,” Bailey said of Benson. “I appreciate her for being so warm and welcoming to me because she’s the GOAT, and it was important to me to get her stamp of approval.”

Halle Bailey leans into Javier Bardem as the two share a sweet moment at the premiere of The Little Mermaid held at Parque Toreo on Thursday (May 11) in Mexico City.

He’s been busy by his wife’s side while she promotes her new film The Mother, which hits Netflix on Friday, May 12, 2023. But fans speculate things may not exactly be peachy between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, whose car video just went viral.

Halle Bailey’s no. 1 fan is her own sister, and their sweet moment on the carpet at Monday’s premiere of “The Little Mermaid” made that abundantly clear.