Halle Bailey is helping Jonah Hauer-King become the world’s new ‘heartthrob’ | Etalk Interview

The live-action #TheLittleMermaid cast opened up about the sweet moment #JonahHauerKing and #HalleBailey shared early on in the casting process. Plus how Halle is helping Jonah get used to being “the new heartthrob of the generation,” and Halle’s advice to #RachelZegler and #YaraShahidi in ‘Snow White’ and ‘Peter Pan & Wendy.’
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[@MoriiRanmaruu]

"Halle will look after me" I am screaming and crying and punching the air rn 😭😭

[@mixrocosmo4541]

time stamp pls 😭😭

[@MoriiRanmaruu]

​@@mixrocosmo4541@5:58!

[@mixrocosmo4541]

@@MoriiRanmaruuthanks :))

[@mimifanet]

Halle is a sweetheart! Totally adore this friendship

[@MagicallyMarcie]

The chemistry between the two of them is electric!

[@alonigamad1317]

whew….u ain’t never lied 🤭

[@morghanfreeman2200]

y’all say this about everyone boy and a girl

[@JayAlfordElementJMusic]

@@morghanfreeman2200 No. No, we do not.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

I hope they make more movies together. They indeed have a sweet-natured chemistry that is undeniable.

[@morghanfreeman2200]

@@JayAlfordElementJMusic yes yes they do, besides he has a whole girlfriend, imagine dating someone and the whole world is shipping them with Halle

[@ML-ni1tk]

Halle is a literal doll. Love her❤

[@emmad.176]

I hope she just stays in the industry and contues to work. She has so much potential :) and I love her relationship with her sister ♡

[@annstone4940]

@@emmad.176 whatever she decides to do in HER life, she will be wonderful. ..

[@emmad.176]

@Ann Stone For sure :) She doesn't have to stay in the industry of course but she is so talented and has so much potential. I can see her doing great things. She also seems so sweet so I can see her helping people as well :)

[@janellestevens2316]

@annstone4940: We all know that it is HER life!! 🙄. In this small section of the comments no one has said anything negative, and are all supportive. We love Halle, and we recognize that she is grown!

[@mariagomez3297]

She is a cutie and she deserves a nice guy like Jonah

[@dangelorussell6588]

Rob knew Halle was the perfect choice, literally can’t wait for the movie

[@rainbowstar2775]

of course coz you're black

[@uluv2h898]

Halle is perfect for Ariel ! She’s gorgeous, gracious and carries herself like a princess. They made a perfect choice. Halle’s voice is so soft and she talks like a princess ❤

[@chach1070]

Even her speaking voice is angelic. Growing up hearing “you talk white” was so annoying all my life. But to hear her speak, I can imagine a lot of little girls/teens looking to her and feeling more confident if they themselves “don’t talk black” as some say. ❤

[@calblue8694]

THIS comment

[@witchplease9695]

Comments like this are so backhanded. There is no "Talking black" people simply sound how they sound.

[@chach1070]

@@witchplease9695 I agree which is what I hated hearing. The kids around me would say that (black & white) and then as an adult it turned to *gasp* “you’re so well spoken.” 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jtwinny4105]

@@witchplease9695 idk why y’all like to play dumb and pretend like u don’t know what we’re talking about when we say this. There is a way black people talk and we have aave it’s just part of our culture and it’s not a bad thing. It shouldn’t be an insult to say that. Some black people happen to grow up with a different accent people would call “talking white”. And we would get made fun of for it even by other black people. Another example is if a black person likes rock music, they get made fun of for trying to “act white”. It’s rude and forces us as a community to be placed in a box. We’re all different in our own way and need to be more accepting of each other.

[@chach1070]

@@jtwinny4105 agreed! Seeing girls like Halle is a great ex for the younger generation.

[@nonalolagirl]

Such good questions. Interviewer did so well and Halle is getting so comfortable with the interviews compared to prior to the release. Love to see it and love Halle and Jonah❤

[@lucindabundy]

Halle bailey is so pretty as ariel cant wait to see this movie 🧜‍♀️

[@ML-ni1tk]

Jonah is really cute.🥰

[@destinixshakur]

He is

[@taylordowning2533]

Jonah is definitely a cutie

[@fairielikescake]

I love his dimple 🥺

[@user-be3iu9vz4s]

he just looks like eric ❤ and since the cartoon was my first love ever, I'm really happy

[@destinixshakur]

@@user-be3iu9vz4s he looks exactly like prince Eric fr 😭😭😭

[@hridoyrahman4553]

We need to see them in a romcom Disney should make another movie

[@maeganjames2490]

Also, I am in love with the movie. I saw it for the first time on memorial day on my day off and I was in love. Guess who's seeing it again today after work!

[@sparkle3000]

We love you Halle Bailey. 🌹 Just enjoy the ride. You deserve everything ❤ 💖 💛

[@ansri24]

SO EXCITED 🧜‍♀💙

[@lidiacortez4054]

He was my heartthrob way before little mermaid 🥰

[@mariztenorio7402]

I love him since Dogs Way Home

[@itsstillkyungsoo]

I adored him on Little Women

[@kishagirl92]

They are so precious ❤ I cannot wait

[@MmDisney200]

Love them so much 🙌🏽❤️😍

[@TheOneAndOnlyAbdul]

Omg hello mario❤ 4:22

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Halle is such amazingly beautiful woman I love her kind spirit ,and strong will her performance as princess Ariel is breathtaking can't wait for the movie she going to kill it as ariel🧜🏽‍♀️❤.

[@woundeddove2972]

She made the first move 🫠

[@madelynmartinezarias5400]

They are such a cute couple !!! She is so beautiful!!! And he is very handsome, God bless you both so much!!!

[@tob4b1]

When she opens her mouth: I mean that’s an angelic voice there! Love the movie…. She’s definitely an awesome Ariel

[@Disney65Fan]

Im hoping the chemistry in the film isn't going to he bland. But judging by the interviews with herself and Jonah you can tell the chemistry is there.

[@MediaLover194]

All of the early reviews are praising their chemistry.

[@musingsofharmony3159]

Just saw the movie and it is steamy in some ways. I really felt like they were falling in love.

[@Disney65Fan]

@Musings of Harmony These two were so good they are up there with Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio since Leo is American like Halle and Kate is English like Jonah. I even bawled my eyes out at how beautiful they were in this film.

[@sashav.3189]

I need to see it now 😍

[@healthbeforewealth7457]

“Is Ariel there”❤ so cute

[@Yago_IGriega]

Son tan cute juntos 🥹🩵

[@rakhibhattacharya7234]

You guys work together soo well in the flim my ghose what all those dangerous scenes in the movie , diving into the sea ,floated , so much strageling, what a prominent act ,just like you guys do it real from your self ,from your heart ❤️❤️ I got tears in my eyes after watched your movie in cinema omg what a beautiful relationship ,and the song "Kiss that girl " and that whole moment just touch my heart ,I never forget this movie in my whole life , everyone done really hardwork for this movie and you two the best ..😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😘💖💖😭😭 today I have no word to say about this movie ,just touch my heart ❤️❤️ Salute to you guys ,all of you to shoot this adventurous most dangerous and heart touching movie with full effort full felling 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖and the last scean of this movie I just rushed into tears 😭❤️ every girl can feel ,Ahh!! Arile need to leave her father 😭😭😭😭😭😭what a acting ..both Arile and her father 😭❤️.. By the way atlast I want to tell a thing that You two seriously made a great couple cause your act is looks like just not a act ,you guys feel and we all fell that ,and even in premium ,at every interviews you guys totally great besties 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖.. specialy Eric you seriously like her right?? Soo beautiful 😍 you must be great couple everytime side by side like this in movies or in real .I love everything so much ❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗 see you soon at new and greater than great movies in future .

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Yaaaaaaaas Aries and Gemini👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@eddd4494]

You guys should get together already. Too cute!

[@laemikaloudi]

I don’t care about anything I SHIP THEM

[@lavienrosewon8811]

Well recently halle has broken up with her boyfriend and jonah have girlfriend since longtime but they re private. I dont think they Want dating lol

[@ThenaSB-do6nh]

Same ❤

[@rahii5598]

@@lavienrosewon8811WAIT.. halle and her bf broke up??

[@luethebird]

The "UuuuHHHMMMMMM" 😂🥺❤

[@videomedia1984]

Great and fun interview!!💞💕💕

[@jazziesworld103]

Can’t wait til Wednesday to see this movie

[@Extremelyin]

Love Them ❤❤

[@Jessx]

He looked her right in the eyes when he said "loving" lol

[@mariagomez3297]

They are the new most loved couple

[@kenny-pn3yb]

shiiiiit the way he looks at her gives me butterflies

[@tryit2450]

Love this interview, love Halle after this Movie I meant I've heard of her and her sister and seen some of their singing online but when I tell you after seeing her for the little mermaid I'm such a fan lover her personality her kindness everything I wish much much success to her 💗😍💗☺️👏👏 And Jonah is so cute love his personality and his kindness too. The cast is amazing 😭🙌❤️❤️

[@asmrmerceyt]

Johan tan hermoso ❤️❤️ y tierno me encanta como Erick

[@lavienrosewon8811]

Halle is cutest girl

[@anonymouscontent3644]

Love halle too much ❤😂

[@shirleywilliams843]

Thank God🎉❤

[@kmdaye04]

Adorable

[@intropersona]

JONAH TRULY THE NEW HEARTTHROB

[@an-qo6by]

I feel like people are sleeping on Jonah because of his haircut lol

[@uluv2h898]

I’m glad Ariel has locs think about it realistically how would she be able to maintain long flowy perfect red hair. Locs are more realistic to me. Mermaids wouldn’t have hairstylist in their environment, So it’s not too far fetched their hair could loc up.

[@musingsofharmony3159]

Makes sense. Saw the movie and her hair looks nice.

[@ieshjust16]

Exactly 💯 messy hair makes mote sense

[@uluv2h898]

@@musingsofharmony3159 I did too and I loved her hair in the movie perfect mixture of locs and flowy hair. The hair department did an excellent job !

[@sarahberkner]

I wouldn't agree as other mermaids in the movie had straight hair, but I didn't see it as a big problem either.

[@maeganjames2490]

You can tell she's tired of getting questions like the first one.

[@Pepparkakorharbours]

He don't need no help hahah. Such a quality man.

[@Sheri_J]

Had a crush on Jonah sice Little Women!! 🎉Hayley is so Beautifullllll!!!!!❤❤❤

[@emerald9775]

Halle is so pretty ❤️

[@Alkeje]

Amazing! I cant’t wait to see the movie!

[@robincarter6474]

Legends have it DDG was outside to fight this man 🤣

[@yueish]

lol. But Jonah and Halle can be actually good together

[@richard_M7116]

😂

[@KylaGrace]

The interviewer said "kayla" Prat 😭

[@idaf3028]

W Co stars

[@Shakiraswayyyy]

Kayla Pratt lol 😂 I couldn’t resist but I know what she meant.

[@5356gdghjj]

I ship❤

[@nicolenicole7595]

halle is so stunningg

[@alfredogomezgonzales6731]

6:39 - 7:17 That’s because First Halle portrayed her role as Ariel and Rachel Zegler portrayed as Snow White, they became friends in real life

[@disneyavenger5653]

🧜🏾‍♀️♥️🤴🏻

[@angeliawalthall6505]

💜💜💜

[@cecebaby05]

1:51 ❤❤❤

[@vmlksm9]

They’d be so cute together! 🥰 She needs to leave DVD 😢

[@brittanysmile]

She's not give it up She's happy and you people don't own her.

[@vmlksm9]

@@brittanysmile He’s no good for her. She looks like a beautiful princess & he looks like a drug dealer 🤢 He will eventually make her a single mom. She deserves better!

[@brittanysmile]

@@vmlksm9 Regardless of what you think her happiness is the only thing that matters he's clearly doing something right behind closed doors and that's all that matters if she doesn't care why do others????

[@fairielikescake]

Honestly you guys need to cut it out. She chose him, it's not your business 💀 they'll learn and grow together. Plus Jonah has a gf so stfu

[@dennisnash1809]

@@vmlksm9 you sound dumb…. that’s a good dude….

[@katleneenriquez5193]

Hi Halle Bailey. You are so beautiful and see you soon.

[@kimcelestine5521]

He's cute Halle lol

[@lindsaylohana4856]

I JUST FELL DOWN AND SNAPPED MY NECK IN HALF BC I TRIPPED ON MY FLOOR LENGHT HAIR

[@sarahberkner]

What?

[@emyroa5295]

Halle is perfect to play Ariel. Jonah though needs to grow his hair back. He’s cute, but I hope to see his hair more grown.😂

[@lenirasusana5693]

Halle is amazing ❤❤🎉🎉

[@Snowflynn]

Halle is so sweet🥹

[@drtash21]

I feel kinda bad for DDG every time I watch them together 😂😂😂!!He better treat her right cause Jonah might just ditch his girl for her in a heartbeat 😂😂😂!!

[@TheLovezoey]

You were already internet boyfriend. I loved him in Flat share.

[@lavienrosewon8811]

For me they have silbing energy loo

[@MinhToanOfficialKingDom]

Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer - King talk together online.

[@kevinwalkingPH]

I wish rachel zegler and halle would do a sisters musical movie or like something

[@bellamia222]

OMG YESS IK

[@bintarchetype]

PLEASEEEEE THE POWER

[@chocolateaudacity7643]

Kayla pratt? Lol i'm glad Halle said it right for her. Lol kyla.

[@baijeravlogsjeramyjuntado]

😍qt

[@Docrichmusic]

Maybe the march is already made…. Chess never checkers ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤???????😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@zaimadarang4433]

actor of King George took it

[@OCR461]

Took what? And what actor?

[@mutungiedmund2355]

Thanks for representing all the black people in the World 🌎, in Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

Come on, he doesn't need help with THAT!

[@Docrichmusic]

Chemistry doesn’t have a race

[@dbro5430]

Disney is smart. A beautiful light skin Black girl who speaks very "well"...Smart move. Next time use a Asian or Hispanic. Give all a chance

[@ABC-sz7rd]

and no. they don’t have to bc you’ll have your chance when it’s time. there’s been princesses/heroes of all races. america chavez ? mulan ? i bet you’re just a r@(!$+ hispanic that obsesses over black ppl cuz you’re jealous of them.

[@ABC-sz7rd]

this is abt halle. a BLACK!! woman. y’all don’t have to be included in everything.

[@alee111]

Soooo a dark-skinned bw would be problematic???

[@dbro5430]

@@alee111 no it would not but Halle markets well with her skin tone and her demeanor. It's called smart business sense. When I say use Asian or Hispanic I mean just give all ethnicities a chance at the role

[@ABC-sz7rd]

@@dbro5430 no, y’all don’t need to be included in everything. this is abt a black woman. not a asian, and ESPECIALLY not a hispanic.

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Jonah is absolutely gay. And I’m here for it💅🏽✨

[@TrinityJC]

He's not lol. He's been with his girlfriend for years (she was living with him during the filming in Italy). She keeps out of the spotlight, and he doesn't post her on social media, but she was with him at the London premiere.

[@ieshjust16]

​@@TrinityJC great 🙄

[@sarahberkner]

Not to be mean but he doesn't need her help lol

[@michaelsi6770]

black mermaid, it's amazing, i am waiting for asian female Jesus...................................

[@eternityriley1833]

Why?

[@michaelsi6770]

@@eternityriley1833 because why not? black mermaid is cringe but not cringe enough.................

[@eternityriley1833]

@@michaelsi6770 For one, Jesus was a real human being, so I don't really get your comparison there. But what's "cringe" about a Black mermaid? 🤨Like if you're sad she doesn't look exactly like a cartoon, well, that's your opinion or whatever, but why is the idea of a Black mermaid "cringe" or upsetting to you? Why does it matter if she's Black, Asian, Latino, white etc.? All of these different colors of female/male merfolk appear in the film btw. Mermaids, just like fairies, elves, wizards, vampires, & werewolves, are fictional/magical creatures, so people should be free to depict them however they like. It's really not that deep tbh.

[@chubbybunny3778]

Cry more

[@bd3966]

a mermaid is a mythological creature it doesn't matter what race the actress is, get a life.

[@angelicaterry3367]

don't like him, he never new of her work previously and he's british and unless you're a black woman, we're unlikely to know about the Bailey sisters like that. Never trust a man who'll lie about something so small so easily.

[@ABC-sz7rd]

girl shut up. he didn’t even do anything.

[@michaelt.2308]

Lmao what ? Such anger

[@Samzammoe]

Maybe Disney shouldn’t pick her as mermaid

[@ryang375]

Yes they should have picked u instead😢 what a miss

[@chantalross5055]

@@ryang375 lol right

[@TheOneAndOnlyAbdul]

@@ryang375it’s Disney’s choice but don’t worry maybe she will be another Disney princess

[@ltaylor3033]

too late boo😘

[@Samzammoe]

Lol 😂 omg not me, but I can make a Prince and princess stories different one . Better stories not like a princess story for kids but the story for someone older

[@BlueAndWhiteAreRight]

The original is way better

[@kingdom.kids-Rdam.Studio]

I love IT