Is the Disney princess preparing to welcome a new life into the world? Halle Bailey, best known for playing Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Little Mermaid, was facing speculations of pregnancy in the past month, and allegedly, her latest snap from the streets of Santa Monica, California, confirms that she is indeed pregnant. Read ahead to find the complete story and why Halle Bailey is believed to be pregnant.
Is Halle Bailey pregnant?
On October 17, Splash News published exclusive images of Halle Bailey taking a stroll in Santa Monica with her boyfriend, DDG. She is wearing a comfy oversized hoodie with grey sweatpants while looking bigger than her images from the past couple of weeks. In some of the pictures, one can see an outline of a protruding stomach.
The couple also proudly showed bandages on the inside of their elbows, hinting towards a recent doctor’s visit and blood tests. After taking their little stroll and giving a radiant smile to the camera, the 23-year-old actress went inside the building, and DDG drove off in a Rolls-Royce.
Putting the two and two together, it appears Halle Bailey is pregnant, and the recent viral images are a confirmation of her baby bump. Previously, the singer was seen wearing a flowy orange gown with a slit going up to her belly at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. When she moved around, fans noticed a silver lining of the baby bump, which fueled pregnancy rumors.
According to Marca, a recent video also saw her tearing up and hugging her sister. As Bailey is known for keeping her emotions away from the limelight, fans believe that the crying must be due to some big news, such as a new member joining their family. However, neither Halle nor DDG have confirmed or refuted the ongoing rumors of the pregnancy.
Netizens react to the viral images of Halle Bailey’s alleged baby bump
After the rumors of Halle Bailey’s pregnancy started to go viral with the photoshopped and intentfully placed handbag images from the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and her appearance at Beyoncé’s concert, netizens couldn’t give in to the speculations. After all, wearing an oversized dress or carrying oneself a certain way doesn’t directly mean pregnancy.
https://twitter.com/moreofme____/status/1714031800337527293?t=4rispsMteN05cbTxBwXmNA&s=19
Sexy Redd pregnant. Halle Bailey pregnant. during the peaks of their careers just…. 😠pic.twitter.com/SLk3Tfef0f
— spicebae (@spicebae_) October 16, 2023
However, the recent images of the alleged baby bump are breaking the doubts. Many fans have expressed their surprise and joy for the actress. Some fans wonder how this will affect her career, which is reaching new heights by the day.
Will Halle Bailey’s pregnancy affect her career?
The viral baby bump images of Halle Bailey have started a discussion about how pregnancy affects the career, particularly for Black mothers. Many have pointed out that it is a trend among young women to prioritize their personal lives and relationships over their careers.
https://twitter.com/stormivsnicki/status/1714022412419739991?t=LFASiyN0zFdbII2FKgx40A&s=19
I don’t think anyone is hating on Halle Bailey being pregnant. They’re just disappointed. She’s talented, beautiful, successful, & destined for greatness. And there are soo many amazing Black women. Yet so many of us are baby mothers. It’s tiring because we are worth so much more pic.twitter.com/EeBIhirqkd
— Nyla Lauren ᥫᡠ(@NylaLauren) October 16, 2023
These trends might or might not be accurate, but in general, pregnancy is believed to negatively affect a woman’s career. However, over the past many years, women in all fields have continued to rise and rule even after starting a family.
Debating about Halle Bailey’s pregnancy at the peak of her career is dismissing her talents that won’t diminish by welcoming a child. Even if her pregnancy affects her immediate career due to the significant change, in the long run, it is unlikely to affect her career negatively.
