'This role is something bigger than me,' says Halle Bailey of chloexhalle.
, wants to be were the people are, not where the trolls are. When the actress
was first announced as the new face of the famous mermaid, a small backlash ensued online. The hashtag #NotMyAriel was used by Little Mermaid fans who thought Bailey was not the right choice to play the iconic redhead. Like a true Disney princess, though, Bailey isn't paying attention to the hate, instead focusing on the amazing opportunity of being involved in the project. At the Power of Young Hollywood event hosted by, she told the outlet, ""I feel like I'm dreaming...And I'm just grateful. I don't pay attention to the negativity; I just feel like this role is something bigger than me. And it's going to be beautiful.
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