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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey, known mononymously as Halle, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She gained initial recognition as one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister, Chloe Bailey. Together, they released two albums, 'The Kids Are Alright' and 'Ungodly Hour', garnering five Grammy Award nominations. In 2023, Halle Bailey launched her solo career with the release of her debut single, 'Angel,' which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.


1972: Release of 'Where Is the Love'

In 1972, Donny Hathaway released the song "Where Is the Love".

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1989: Release of 'The Little Mermaid' Animated Film

In 1989, Disney released the animated film The Little Mermaid.

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1991: Birth of Ski Bailey

In 1991, Ski Bailey, Halle Bailey's older sister, was born.

1998: Birth of Chloe Bailey

In 1998, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey's older sister, was born.

March 27, 2000: Halle Bailey's Birth

On March 27, 2000, Halle Lynn Bailey was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress, known mononymously as Halle.

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2005: Birth of Branson Bailey

In 2005, Branson Bailey, Halle Bailey's younger brother, was born.

April 2012: Appearance on The Ellen Show

In April 2012, Chloe x Halle made their talk show debut on The Ellen Show.

2012: Move to Los Angeles

In mid-2012, Halle Bailey and her family moved to Los Angeles.

2013: Winning Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing

In 2013, the Bailey sisters won Season 5 of Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing, leading to a cameo in the Disney series Austin & Ally.

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May 2015: Negotiations with Parkwood Entertainment

In May 2015, the Bailey sisters were in talks to sign with Parkwood Entertainment, with contracts submitted to the Manhattan Supreme Court.

April 2016: Appearance in Beyoncé's Lemonade

In April 2016, the Bailey sisters were featured in Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade, which premiered on HBO.

April 29, 2016: Release of 'Sugar Symphony' EP

On April 29, 2016, Chloe x Halle released their professional debut EP, Sugar Symphony, under Parkwood Entertainment.

August 2016: Opening for Beyoncé's Formation World Tour

In August 2016, Chloe x Halle served as the opening act for the European part of Beyoncé's Formation World Tour.

March 16, 2017: Release of 'The Two of Us' Mixtape

On March 16, 2017, Chloe x Halle released their mixtape, The Two of Us, on YouTube, which was featured on Rolling Stone's Best R&B Albums list.

December 29, 2017: Release of 'Grown' Theme Song

On December 29, 2017, Chloe x Halle released the theme song "Grown" for the TV series Grown-ish.

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February 2018: Announcement of 'The Kids Are Alright' Album

In late February 2018, Chloe x Halle announced their debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright. The album was paired with a visual.

March 23, 2018: Release of 'The Kids Are Alright' Album

On March 23, 2018, Chloe x Halle released their debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright, to critical acclaim. The album featured their single "Warrior".

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May 31, 2018: Opening Act for On the Run II Tour

On May 31, 2018, it was announced that Chloe x Halle would be the opening act for the U.S. leg of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour, alongside DJ Khaled.

December 2018: Grammy Award Nominations

In December 2018, Chloe x Halle were nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album for The Kids Are Alright.

2018: Release of 'The Kids Are Alright' Album

In 2018, Chloe x Halle released their album "The Kids Are Alright", which earned them a Grammy Award nomination.

2018: Starring in 'Grown-ish'

In 2018, Halle Bailey began starring in the television sitcom "Grown-ish".

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February 3, 2019: Super Bowl LIII Performance

On February 3, 2019, Chloe x Halle's performance of "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl LIII was praised by Beyoncé and various news outlets.

February 10, 2019: Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards

On February 10, 2019, Chloe x Halle honored Donny Hathaway by performing his 1972 single "Where Is the Love" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

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July 2019: Casting as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid'

In July 2019, Disney announced that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid live-action remake.

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June 12, 2020: Release of 'Ungodly Hour' Album

On June 12, 2020, Chloe x Halle released their sophomore album, Ungodly Hour, to critical acclaim.

June 27, 2020: 'Do It' on Billboard Hot 100

On June 27, 2020, "Do It" became Chloe x Halle's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 83.

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September 2020: Performance at NFL Kickoff Game

In September 2020, Chloe x Halle performed the American national anthem at the kickoff game for the 2020 NFL season.

October 2020: Hosting Glamour Women of the Year Awards

In October 2020, Chloe x Halle hosted the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

November 2020: Nominations at 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and 63rd Annual Grammy Awards

In November 2020, Chloe x Halle received multiple nominations at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

2020: Release of 'Ungodly Hour' Album

In 2020, Chloe x Halle released their album "Ungodly Hour", which contributed to their five Grammy Award nominations.

February 26, 2021: Release of 'Ungodly Hour (Chrome Edition)'

On February 26, 2021, Chloe x Halle released Ungodly Hour (Chrome Edition), including new songs '80/20' and 'Hazy'.

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October 1, 2021: Solo Performance at Disney World's 50th Anniversary

On October 1, 2021, Halle Bailey made her debut solo performance with "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" during Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.

December 2021: Relationship with DDG

In December 2021, Halle Bailey began a relationship with DDG, an American YouTuber and rapper.

2022: Departure from 'Grown-ish'

In 2022, Halle Bailey concluded her role in the television sitcom "Grown-ish".

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May 2023: Release of 'The Little Mermaid'

In May 2023, "The Little Mermaid" was released, and Halle Bailey received praise for her performance and earned award nominations.

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August 4, 2023: Release of 'Angel' as Solo Debut

On August 4, 2023, Halle Bailey's debut single as a solo artist, "Angel", was released. The song was nominated at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song.

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December 22, 2023: Birth of Son

On December 22, 2023, Halle Bailey gave birth to her son.

2023: Release of 'Angel'

In 2023, Halle Bailey released her debut solo single "Angel", which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

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2023: Lead role in 'The Little Mermaid' and Supporting role in 'The Color Purple'

In 2023, Halle Bailey starred as Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and had a supporting role in "The Color Purple".

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2023: Starring in 'The Color Purple'

In 2023, Halle Bailey starred in "The Color Purple", receiving the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast and nominations for other awards. She performed four songs on the soundtrack, including "Keep It Movin'".

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March 15, 2024: Release of 'In Your Hands'

On March 15, 2024, Halle Bailey released her second solo single, "In Your Hands".

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August 30, 2024: Release of 'Because I Love You'

On August 30, 2024, Halle Bailey released her third single, "Because I Love You", which was co-written by RAYE.

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October 3, 2024: Split from DDG

On October 3, 2024, DDG announced that he and Halle Bailey had split after almost three years of dating but would remain "best friends" and raise their son together.