Halle Lynn Bailey, who was born on March 27, 2000, is a versatile American artist.
She is a singer, songwriter, and actress, and is professionally known as Halle. Initially, she gained fame alongside her sister Chloe as the talented duo Chloe x Halle.
Together, they released two highly praised albums, The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020), which earned them five Grammy nominations. However, in 2023, Halle decided to pursue her solo career.
REAL FACTS ABOUT HALLE LYNNy BAILEY
FULL NAME: Halle Lynn Bailey
DATE OF BIRTH: March 27, 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH: Atlanta, Georgia,
U.S.
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATIONS: Singer, Songwriter,
Actress
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, in Mableton, Georgia. She comes from a talented family, including her siblings Ski (born 1991), Chloe (born 1998), and younger brother Branson (born 2005).
In 2012, the family moved to Los Angeles, which opened up opportunities for Halle and Chloe to pursue their musical aspirations.
From a young age, the sisters showed a natural talent for music. They started writing their own songs and taught themselves how to play instruments by watching tutorials on YouTube.
With the guidance of their father and co-manager, Doug Bailey, they began honing their songwriting skills at a young age.
Chloe started at 10 years old, while Halle began at 8. This early foundation laid the groundwork for their future success.
CAREER
Halle Bailey began her acting career when she was just 3 years old, starring in movies such as Joyful Noise and Let It Shine (2012).
At the ages of 11 and 13, Halle and her sister Chloe created a YouTube channel and gained popularity with their cover of Beyoncé’s song “Pretty Hurts”.
They became known as Chloe x Halle and made appearances on The Ellen Show, ultimately winning Radio Disney’s The Next Big Thing in 2013.
In 2015, they signed a contract with Parkwood Entertainment, a company founded by Beyoncé, and were featured in her visual album Lemonade, solidifying their status as up-and-coming stars.
Chloe x Halle made a big entrance into the music industry with their first EP, Sugar Symphony, which was released on April 29, 2016, through Parkwood Entertainment.
They quickly gained attention and were chosen to be the opening act for Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour in Europe, impressing audiences with their exceptional skills.
In 2017, they released a mixtape called The Two of Us, which was recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the top R&B albums.
Additionally, they contributed the popular single “Grown” to the TV show Grown-ish, where Halle had a recurring role.
Their first album, The Kids Are Alright, was released on March 23, 2018, and received positive reviews.
It included the popular songs “Grown” and “The Kids Are Alright”. They had the opportunity to open for Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s On the Run II Tour and received two Grammy nominations.
Chloe x Halle’s performances at Super Bowl LIII and the 61st Annual Grammy Awards solidified their status as up-and-coming stars, earning praise from Beyoncé herself.
On June 12, 2020, Chloe x Halle released their highly anticipated second album, Ungodly Hour, which was met with widespread critical acclaim.
The album had an impressive debut on the Billboard 200 chart, reaching number 16 and selling 24,000 units. Their single “Do It” also achieved a milestone, entering the Billboard Hot 100 at number 83, marking their first entry on the chart.
The duo’s talents were further showcased when they performed the national anthem at the start of the 2020 NFL season in September.
In October, they organized the highly esteemed Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
They were acknowledged for their accomplishments with several award nominations, such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Song at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Additionally, they were honored with the Rising Star Award presented by Beyoncé at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music event, where they showcased their popular track “Baby Girl”.
Disney made the announcement in 2019 that Halle Bailey would be playing the role of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
This decision received some criticism, but director Rob Marshall was deeply impressed by her talent and believed she possessed the perfect combination of qualities for the role.
Despite the backlash, Disney stood by their choice, and when the film was released in 2023, Bailey received widespread acclaim and garnered numerous award nominations.
She also showcased her talent on the film’s soundtrack and made a remarkable solo debut
PERSONAL LIFE
Halle Bailey, an actress, and DDG, a popular YouTuber and rapper, have been dating since December 2021 and frequently appear together in his videos. In 2023, they welcomed their first child, a son, into their family.
