Halle Bailey Shares Heartwarming Moment as Son Recognizes Her in 'The Little Mermaid'

The actress and singer posted a viral video of her 14-month-old son Halo identifying her as Ariel in the 2023 Disney live-action remake.

Halle Bailey posted a video of her son Halo, 14 months old, recognizing her as Ariel while watching the 2023 live-action adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid.'
In the video, Halo smiles and says 'Mama' as he watches the film, prompting an emotional reaction from Bailey, who shared the clip on social media.
Bailey starred as the first Black Ariel in the critically and commercially successful remake, which earned over $560 million globally and set streaming records on Disney+.
Halo, born in January 2024, is Bailey's son with her ex-boyfriend DDG, and he has already shown an interest in music, according to his aunt Chloe Bailey.
Fans and social media users have celebrated the touching moment, praising Bailey’s groundbreaking role and its impact on representation in children's media.