Halle Bailey Sends the Internet Into a Meltdown With a Heartwarming Video of a Young Fan Hugging Her

Published 03/24/2023, 5:30 PM EDT

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Musical fantasy films adapted from a fairy tale story always win hearts as it takes you to a romantic world. Halle Bailey is going to star in one such film titled The Little Mermaid. The American actress and singer/songwriter recently won a heart of a baby girl along with her fans. The singer sent the internet into a meltdown as a video of a fan hugging her went around the internet.

The Little Mermaid is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1989 animated film of the same name. The Disney movie is also based on an 1837 fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. Along with Bailey, the film will see stars like Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Noma Dumezweni, Jacob Tremblay, and Melissa McCarthy.

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The Bridgerton actress, Simon Ashley, also stars in The Little Mermaid. Ahead of its release on May 26, 2023; the film star got attention as a young fan hugged her and did not let go. The gesture made Bailey emotional, as can be seen in the clip.

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While this cute little moment took over the 22-year-old actress; it also sent fans into a meltdown. They could not stop showing love for the actress and the film.

Fans showered love on Halle Bailey for this cutest gesture she shared with a little fan

How would you feel if you could meet your favorite celebrity and get a moment like this with them? Would you be able to let them go? Well, that is how this little fan felt, as seen in the clip. As this little girl was not ready to let Baily go, fans are also not letting this moment go. They expressed their joy before the release of the film.

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“You wanna smile?” and fans cried over this adorable moment. They expressed their feelings about sharing a moment like this with her as well. Fans just could not stop gushing over the moment. Before the movie even got released, fans started loving her. Not only for the actress, but fans also showered love for the film.

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While these fans have become extremely emotional, how are you feeling? Are you also excited about the upcoming fantasy film? Feel free to share it with us in the comment box below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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