New mom Halle Bailey, the singer-actress who captivated audiences as Ariel in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” is giving fans a first glimpse into her pregnancy journey with a series of mesmerizing underwater photos. Just weeks after welcoming her son Halo with rapper DDG, Bailey took to Instagram to share breathtaking snapshots from a unique maternity photoshoot that saw her embracing her baby bump amongst the gentle sway of ocean currents.
In the accompanying video, Bailey, clad in flowing gowns in shades of silver and blue, glides effortlessly through the water, showcasing her radiant glow and blooming form. The camera captures her cradling her bump, swimming with graceful strokes, and even sharing a tender moment with DDG underwater, a scene reminiscent of Ariel and Prince Eric’s iconic duet.
“missing my belly already but i obviously had to do underwater pics ,” Bailey captioned the post, her playful emoji perfectly encapsulating the whimsical feel of the photoshoot. The photos quickly garnered massive attention, with fans and celebrities alike showering them with praises.
The underwater photoshoot not only offers a captivating peek into Bailey’s pregnancy journey but also reflects her artistic connection to water. Her role as Ariel propelled her to stardom, and these ethereal images resonate with that underwater world, transforming her real-life motherhood experience into a fairytale-like narrative.
Bailey and DDG announced the arrival of their son Halo in early January, with a sweet photo of the newborn’s hand adorned with a name bracelet.
