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After appearing in the as Ariel, Halle Bailey is set to take Hollywood by storm, adding to her already impressive net worth. A natural performer from a young age, Bailey started out appearing in various episodes of TV, including Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Austin & Ally. It was the one-two punch of Bailey's recurring role as Sky in Grown-ish and The Little Mermaid that solidified her as a rising star. Bailey will next appear in Pharrell William's musical, Golden, to be released on May 9, 2026.

Alongside her acting career, Halle Bailey is one-half of the R&B and Alternative duo, Chloe x Halle, comprised of her and her older sister, Chloe Bailey. The duo rose in popularity thanks to their channel, which was launched when Halle was only 11 years old. Their covers of Beyoncé songs like "Best Thing I Never Had" and "Pretty Hurts" helped them to end up on the pop legend's radar, eventually signing to Beyoncé's management company in 2015 (via ). Chloe x Halle already has five Grammy nominations in their career.

Halle Bailey's Net Worth

Bailey Is Worth Around $3 Million

According to , Halle Bailey's net worth is approximately $3 million. This is an impressive sum that will likely continue to see growth as Bailey's acting and music career continues to progress. She already had a significant payday with The Little Mermaid, taking in an estimated $1.5 million for her . For an actor as young as Bailey, with limited major motion picture experience, that is a hefty salary.

Halle Bailey's latest film was The Color Purple in 2026, though her salary for that project is unknown.

Bailey's income isn't just limited to acting appearances either, as Chloe x Halle are highly successful in their own right. In an October 2026 X post, confirmed that the musical duo had crossed 500,000 lifetime album sales, and although there is no newer data, that is still an incredible feat.

Halle Bailey's Age & Height

Bailey Is An Aries

Little Mermaid Ariel Eric

Halle Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, making her 24 years old in 2026. This also makes Bailey an Aries, a fire sign that, according to , makes her a passionate, motivated, and confident leader who builds community with their cheerful disposition and relentless determination. These traits shine through in her acting performances, especially as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, where her passion and motivation are on full display throughout the film.

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According to her bio, Bailey is approximately 5' 2" tall, which is shorter than the average height for American women. Despite only being 24 years old, Halle Bailey has already made an impressive name for herself, both onscreen and off, and her acting career is only just beginning.

Halle Bailey First Met Beyoncé At A Very Young Age

She Met The Iconic Musician On The Set Of The Fighting Temptations

Beyonce smiling at the camera in The Fighting Temptations

Long before Halle Bailey and her sister were signed to Beyoncé's music label, Halle met the iconic musician when she was just a toddler. Halle's older sister, Chloe Bailey, actually acted in a film with Beyoncé, called The Fighting Temptations, where Chloe played the younger version of Beyoncé's character, Lilly. The film released on September 19, 2003, likely making Chloe roughly five years old during filming, with Halle being around three. In a lot of ways, Halle Bailey's initial rise to fame through music feels like fate when taking into account these types of stories.

• Halle Bailey Birthdate March 27, 2000 Birthplace Atlanta, Georgia, USA Notable Projects The Little Mermaid, Last Holiday, The Color Purple Expand Collapse
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