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Halle Bailey Has Actually Known Beyoncé Since She Was 3, And 17 Other Cool Facts About Her

After watching Halle perform "Where Is the Love?" at the 2019 Grammys, The Little Mermaid director Rob Marshall personally asked her to try out for Ariel. Her audition performance of "Part of Your World" brought him to tears, so that's when he knew she was perfect for the role!