In 2019 Baileyofficially announcedher role as the beloved mermaid on Twitter.

Unfortunately, Bailey wasn’t surprised by the negativity.

As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she said.

Halle Bailey ignores comments from haters Little Mermaid

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I didnt see any of the negativity.

I was crying all night for two days, just staring at them in disbelief, she said.

It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.

Twenty twenty-three is a big year for Halle Bailey.