Little girl reacts to seeing Halle Bailey as Ariel in Little Mermaid trailer, says this. Watch

The video of the girl reacting to Halle Bailey as Ariel in Little Mermaid trailer was posted on Instagram.

Published on: Sep 14, 2022, 19:45:03 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Representation in mainstream film and art matters. And, this video of a little girl’s reaction to seeing Halle Bailey as Ariel in the latest live-action Little Mermaid trailer perfectly proves that. The wonderful video shows the girl grinning from ear to ear after seeing Bailey and excitedly saying "Mommy! ... She's brown like me!".

The image, taken from  the Instagram video, shows the girl looking at Little Mermaid trailer where Halle Bailey plays the role of Ariel. (Instagram/@preshiemeshie)

The video is posted on an Instagram page dedicated to the adorable kid, Avery, captured in the video. The video opens to show a text that reads, “When your favourite Disney princess looks like you.” The clip shows the little girl sleeping on a couch while watching the Little Mermaid trailer. As soon as Halle Bailey makes her appearance on the screen, Avery sits up in excitement and shares how familiar the character looks.

Take a look at the wholesome video:

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A post shared by Precious Avery (@preshiemeshie)

The video has been shared two days ago. Since being posted, the clip has gathered more than 1.4 lakh views and counting. The post has also accumulated nearly 3,200 likes. Many have re-shared the video across various social media platforms. The post also prompted people to share various comments.

“Just love this,” posted an Instagram user. “This made me cry,” commented another. “My heart. .. I am so happy for little girls of her generation, and for big girls of mine who can re-live the experience through them!” expressed a third. “Cried like a baby watching this, this is so healing for our inner children who wished we saw Disney princesses like us,” wrote a fourth.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid teaser created a buzz with its release. The trailer of the live-action remake shows beautiful shots of Halle Bailey’s Ariel in the ocean. The film is set to be released in May 2023.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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