Halle Bailey, one-half of the popular duo ‘Chloe x Halle’, rose to fame after their YouTube cover of Beyoncé’s “Pretty Hurts” caught the attention of the music icon herself. Since then, Halle and her sister Chloe have had the opportunity to perform alongside Beyoncé and Andra Day, and have released chart-topping albums. With a genre-transcending musical style and successful acting career, Halle Bailey is on her way to superstardom.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Halle Lynn Bailey
- Age: 23 Years
- Family:
- Father: Doug
- Mother: Courtney Bailey
- Siblings: Chloe Bailey
- Ethnicity: African American
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 5’2″ (157 cm)
- City: Atlanta, Georgia
- U.S. State: Georgia
H2: Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Halle Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She grew up in a musical household and was inspired by her older sister, Chloe, who had a passion for music. At a young age, Halle learned to play the cello and violin. She also taught herself to play the guitar by watching YouTube tutorials. Recognizing their talent, their father, Doug Bailey, quit his day job to become their full-time manager. This allowed the sisters to perform all over Atlanta and pursue their musical dreams.
H2: Rise to Fame on YouTube
Halle and Chloe started gaining attention when they began posting videos on YouTube. Their channel, ‘Chloe x Halle’, gained popularity with their soulful performances. They posted their first video, “Love Is You”, on March 30, 2008. The sisters continued to impress with their covers of popular songs, including Beyoncé’s “Best Thing I Never Had” and “Countdown”, Lil Wayne’s “How to Love”, and Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire”. Their YouTube channel gained millions of views, making them YouTube celebrities.
H2: Recognition and Mentorship from Beyoncé
Unlike many YouTube musicians who fade away, Halle and Chloe were determined to make it in the music industry. Their cover of Beyoncé’s “Pretty Hurts” went viral and caught the attention of Beyoncé herself. She shared their cover on her Facebook page, leading to even more recognition for the sisters. In 2015, Halle and Chloe signed a million-dollar contract with Beyoncé’s music label, ‘Parkwood Entertainment’. Beyoncé became their mentor and recognized their musical genius. She encouraged them to trust their gift and let the world catch up to them.
H2: Debut and Success under ‘Parkwood Entertainment’
Under ‘Parkwood Entertainment’, Halle and Chloe made their official debut with the EP ‘Sugar Symphony’ on April 29, 2016. They performed their new album’s track “Fall” at the ‘White House Easter Egg Roll’, which was hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. They also gave impressive performances at the ‘YouTube Music Foundry’ and the ‘BET Awards’. The sisters had the opportunity to be the opening acts for Beyoncé’s ‘The Formation World Tour’ and Andra Day’s ‘Cheers to the Fall Tour’. Alongside their musical success, Halle and Chloe also gained attention for their bohemian fashion sense.
H2: Acting Career and Continued Musical Success
In addition to her musical pursuits, Halle is also a talented actress. She made her debut in the 2006 romantic comedy film ‘Last Holiday’ and went on to appear in movies such as ‘Let It Shine’ and ‘Joyful Noise’. She has also had roles in TV shows like ‘House of Payne’, ‘Austin & Ally’, and the recurring role of Skylar in ‘Grown-ish’. Halle and Chloe composed and sang the theme song, “Grown”, for the show ‘Grown-ish’. Their musical journey continued with the release of their mixtape ‘The Two of Us’ in 2017 and their debut studio album ‘The Kids Are Alright’ in 2018. The album earned them two Grammy nominations and featured the track “Warrior” in the movie ‘A Wrinkle in Time’. Halle and Chloe also performed “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LIII in 2019 and released the song “Be Yourself” for the movie ‘Little’. They have also made appearances on the runway for fashion brands such as ‘Dolce & Gabbana’ and ‘Rodarte’.