There’s nothing like some good ol’ sister support for Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey. The siblings and former R&B duo reunited on Wednesday night as Chloe’s “In Pieces” Tour made its stop in Los Angeles. And after running through a list of hits from her new album, “In Pieces,” the 24-year-old not only surprised fans but also her sister when she called on her to perform their single “Cool People,” lifted from their 2018 debut album “The Kids Are Alright.”
Halle, who had front-row seats to the show, seemed pretty taken aback when Chloe passed the microphone over and signaled her to help her sing the song. But when you’re Beyonce’s protege, you stay ready at all times, okay! Halle grabbed hold of the mic and showed off her vocal abilities without any difficulties, sending fans into a craze at the concert.
Chloe gave Halle the microphone to sing “Cool People” with her tonight during the final song of the #InPiecesTour. ♥️🥹 pic.twitter.com/440CRBY9qB
— In Pieces Tour Updates 🫀 (@TheInPiecesTour) May 4, 2023
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The mesmerizing duet comes days after Halle attended the Met Gala in New York on Monday as she stunned in a beautiful white Gucci ensemble that consisted of a semi-sheer lace gown accompanied by a ruffled cape. She’s also gearing up for the forthcoming release of the highly-anticipated Disney live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” which hits theaters later this month. Socialites, did y’all love their performance?
The controversy surrounding Halle’s casting as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” highlights the ongoing issue of representation in Hollywood. Many critics argue that the decision to cast a black actress as Ariel deviates from the original story and is an example of Hollywood’s “political correctness” gone too far. However, this argument fails to recognize the importance of representation and inclusivity in media.
Whitewashing, the practice of casting white actors in roles that were originally meant for people of color, has been a problem in Hollywood for decades. This erasure of diversity in media perpetuates harmful stereotypes and excludes marginalized communities from seeing themselves represented on screen. Halle’s casting challenges this norm and provides an opportunity for a new generation of viewers to see themselves reflected in popular culture.
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The history of whitewashing in Hollywood is a long and troubling one. For decades, white actors were cast in roles that were originally meant for people of color. This practice perpetuated harmful stereotypes and excluded marginalized communities from seeing themselves represented on screen. Examples of whitewashing in Hollywood include the casting of Emma Stone as a half-Asian character in “Aloha” and the casting of Scarlett Johansson as a Japanese character in “Ghost in the Shell.”
Halle’s casting challenges this norm and provides an opportunity for Hollywood to move towards more inclusive storytelling. By casting actors who accurately represent the characters they portray, Hollywood can create more authentic and diverse stories that reflect the world we live in.