Halle Bailey Talks Love And Fashion In 'Cosmopolitan'
Halle Bailey Talks ‘The Color Purple,’ The Evolution Of Her Style, And Being In Love For The First Time In The Sept Issue Of ‘Cosmopolitan’

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Halle Bailey proves she’s all grown up in Cosmopolitan’s September/October issue. The singer and actress opens up about her evolution from a child star to the musical phenomenon she is today, how being in love inspires her music, and her experience filmingĀ The Color Purple.
Halle Bailey talks her transition from a teen star in Cosmopolitan
The transition from a child star to a reputable actress can be challenging. The public has a hard time accepting the change. For Bailey, she is stepping into her grown-woman era and figuring it out along the way.
āThere will always be a conversation because I started so young. Thereās a sort of protectiveness or ownership that people feel they have over your story because theyāve known you for so long. Part of me thinks thatās a beautiful thing, to know that you have that support from people and they just want to see good things happen to you. But itās also really easy for us to comment on what other people are doing…to say a lot of stuff. I think the transition will continue to happen naturally. Itās on people to figure it out, not necessarily on me,ā she tells Cosmo.
Bailey on her style evolution

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We’ve watched the starlet’s red carpet style evolve over the years. Bailey went from dainty, cohesive dresses she wore with her sister to couture gowns with sexy cutouts. And as she continues to grow, she is figuring out what works best for her.
āI look back at some of my pictures on the red carpet and laugh. But as Iām getting older and my body is changing, Iām learning who I am. I want to be sexy. I want to feel good. I want to wear clothes that embrace where I am in life. My confidence has gotten deeper and bigger with the help of my sister. Sheās always been an extroverted, sexy, demanding kind of presence. As Iāve watched her, Iām like, Thatās so cool. I hope one day I can do that. Sheās helping my find my footing in this whole adult-woman world.ā
Bailey on loc versatility
Bailey serves fashion goals effortlessly, but we’re also drawn to the versatility she exudes with her natural hair. Until the Bailey sisters, we didn’t know the extent of how a person could switch up their locs, donning various hairstyles.Ā The Little MermaidĀ actress shares what it was like growing up with locs and how fun it is to change her hair now and then.

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āI love my locs. Theyāre like a sense of security for me because Iāve had them ever since I was young. Iām used to them being a bit bigger and not being able to fit them under your wigs. Itās really cool to be able to switch up your looks from time to time but still embrace your natural self.ā
Halle Bailey tells CosmopolitanĀ people will ‘lose their minds’ overĀ The Color PurpleĀ performances
Bailey snagged two significant films this year. This summer, she sent the internet into a frenzy with the release ofĀ The Little Mermaid. Now, the actress will play the younger version of Nettie in the highly anticipated adaptation ofĀ The Color Purple.
āIt was beautifully Blackity Black. Set was like going to a cookoutāit felt like a family reunion, honestly, like youāre surrounded by your aunties and cousins. I was just excited to be there as a fan of everyone. The movie is a labor of love. I mean, we all care so much about the original story and really wanted to do a good job with this reimagining. People are going to lose their minds over Fantasiaās and Tarajiās performances. I get chills just thinking about it.ā

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Bailey discusses her music and being in love for the first time
Bailey is a victim of public scrutiny because she’s in the public eye. Falling in love in front of the world can be stressful, especially since society holds her to an unattainable standard. Despite that, the award-winning singer is navigating love the best way she can, allowing it to inspire her music.
āAll musical inspiration really just comes from life experiences. Love has been a really big one for me too, because thatās something Iām experiencing for the first time, and itās, like, āwhoaā in your brain. Itās just fireworks, a spark for creativity. You know, you have puppy love experiences, you think thatās love. But this is my first deep, deep, real love.ā
You can read Halle Bailey’sĀ Cosmopolitan interview Ā here.
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