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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Halle Bailey speaks about the importance of keeping her locs while playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid

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Halle Bailey has explained why it was important to her to ensure her portrayal of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid included her locs.

The singer-turned-actor stars in the forthcoming film as the red-haired mermaid Ariel, alongside Melissa McCarthy as the villainous Ursula and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.

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