Halle Bailey Channels Mermaid Fantasy In Barely-There Bikini

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST

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Halle Bailey flaunts her seductive figure in a mid-December post that quickly took on a life of its own. The “Angel” singer looked worlds away from the soft, celestial image often tied to her name. Instead, she appeared freshly emerged from the sea, trading a tail for legs, true to her role as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” live-action film. Her skin-tight bikini was on theme as well, prompting fans to fill the post with comments calling her a mermaid.

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'Little Mermaid’ In Real Life

The three-slide post captioned “back home” showed Bailey perched on a rocky shoreline with open water stretching endlessly behind her. The clear sky and natural light gave the photos a calm, almost cinematic feel.

She wore a teal lace-front bikini that highlighted her full bust, a change fans have noted since motherhood. The bottoms were a thong string bikini with a teal base and yellowish shell designs that leaned into the ocean theme.

Her pose emphasized her broad hips and full bust, forming an hourglass figure that fans didn’t miss. Across all three images, Bailey smiled softly. One fan summed up the mood with the comment, “Giving peace of mind.”

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Fans Shower Praise

The post pulled in nearly 500,000 likes and over 2,000 comments. One fan took a playful jab at her ex, DDG, with the remark, “That man was tripping.” Another responded, writing, “Every time I see her I just think ‘he fumble the bag.’”

Others stayed focused on the fantasy. “The most beautiful mermaid ever,” one gushed. Another called her “our little mermaid.” A few even asked for a sequel, hoping to see her return as Ariel once more.

There was also a heavy focus on her figure in the comments. A fan called it “body goals.” A second fan teased, “Body giving natural herbal tea,” while a third pleaded, “I hope you never change your body or your face.”

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Halle Bailey Rocks Curve-Hugging Jumpsuit

Over a week later, Halle Bailey popped up again with a sultry set of mirror selfies to announce her album merch. It was a four-slide post, including three mirror selfies of Bailey and one photo of the merchandise.

In her photos, she wore a purple wide-leg jumpsuit that traced her curves, forming a figure that many describe as the “number 8.” A confused fan jokingly wrote, “Girl, I thought you were selling what you have on.”

Another fan begged her to “go on tour.” Someone else wrote, “I love the project! It deserves more exposure!”

Bailey released her debut album, “Love?… or something like it,” in October 2025. The project opened strong, hitting nearly 800,000 Spotify streams on its first full day. Fans continue to rally behind it, hoping for a live experience next.

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Bailey’s first post of the new year came on January 3. She radiated a soft glow in an orange two-piece featuring a maxi skirt and a mini crop top that offered a hint of cleavage. Her toned midsection didn’t go unnoticed, earning a shoutout from fans. Emoji-filled reactions dominated the thread, while others hinted at excitement for what she has lined up next.

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Halle Bailey Anticipates New Project

Halle Bailey is also gearing up for a major film release in April 2026. She stars in the romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany” alongside “Bridgerton’s” heartthrob Regé-Jean Page.

Filming wrapped in 2025, with the trailer dropping later that year. When Bailey shared it on Instagram, fans flooded the comments with excitement. “Smiling from ear to ear! I’m so excited about this,” one wrote.

Between music, film, and motherhood, Bailey’s momentum shows no signs of slowing, and her fans are right there with her, cheering every step forward.

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