Little Mermaid actor Halle Bailey welcomes first child Halo with boyfriend DDG

The Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey announces the birth of her son Halo with rapper DDG in a heartwarming Instagram post.

Halle Bailey, best known for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, recently shared the exciting news of the arrival of her first child, a son named Halo, with her boyfriend DDG, a rapper and singer-songwriter. The actress and musician took to Instagram to announce the heartwarming addition to their family, with a touching photo of their hands cradling their newborn son's tiny hand. The image captured the family's connection and symbolized the start of a new chapter.

In her announcement, Halle expressed her joy, welcoming her son into the world and sharing her excitement for the new year. Reports indicate that Halle and DDG have been in a relationship for over a year, making it public in March 2022. The couple faced pregnancy speculations in November, prompting Halle to address the comments on social media, defending herself against critiques about her appearance.

Reflecting on her relationship with DDG in an interview in May 2022, Halle highlighted the transformative nature of young love and the journey of self-discovery that comes with it. Halle rose to fame as one-half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, alongside her sister Chloe Bailey. Their albums earned them five Grammy Award nominations, and in 2023, Halle made her solo debut with the single Angel, nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Her acting credits include Grown-ish and the lead role of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. She also had a supporting role in the musical film The Color Purple.