Renowned “The Little Mermaid” star Halle Bailey shed light on her decision to keep her recent pregnancy and the birth of her son, Halo, away from the public eye.
The actress, honored at the event, spoke passionately about the challenges of navigating the intense spotlight that comes with being a Black woman in the entertainment industry.
Bailey, who welcomed her son with boyfriend DDG, expressed the profound joy of becoming a mother, surpassing even the transformative impact of her role in “The Little Mermaid” on her career.
Sharing the news in January on Instagram, she welcomed her son by writing, “We are Black women in entertainment, and although we signed up for the challenges of the spotlight, in this current climate, that spotlight burns brighter, hotter, and uninterrupted, whereas the scrutiny of its magnification leaves no concealment,” Bailey said, according to People.
During her speech, Bailey delved into the complexities of fame and the heightened scrutiny faced by Black women in the entertainment industry.
She emphasised the need to protect her family’s privacy in the face of an increasingly magnified and uninterrupted spotlight.
“Halo was my gift. He is the greatest blessing, and I had no obligation to expose him, me, or my family to that,” Bailey declared.
She concluded by asserting her autonomy over her personal life, asserting firmly, “With the state of the world and the place it is in with men trying to force their will on our bodies, no one on social media, and for damn sure, no one on the planet, was going to tell me what to do with my body or what to share with the world.”
Halle Bailey’s touching revelations on balancing motherhood and fame have sparked a meaningful conversation about the challenges faced by women in the industry and the importance of personal boundaries.