Halle Bailey Says She ‘Doesn’t Feel Pressure Anymore’ Over Starring In ‘The Little Mermaid’

With the release of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake on the horizon, Halle Bailey is opening up about overcoming her nerves over starring in the film. The singer ― who plays Ariel in the upcoming live-action version of the beloved 1989 cartoon ― was targeted with racist backlash after the announcement that a Black actor would star as the redheaded mermaid princess. Advertisement In an interview with E! News on Tuesday, Bailey shared how she’s learned to deal with the stress of portraying such an iconic character in the Disney franchise. “I don’t feel any pressure anymore,” the Chloe x… Read Full Article