Actor

Halle Bailey: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 11
on screen: 2012–2026
box office: $662M
nominations: 2
average score: 74

Born: March 27, 2000 (age 26)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S
Full name: Halle Lynn Bailey
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Singer, actress
Years active: 2006-present
Spouses: DDG(2021-2024)
Children: 1

Known for

The Best Halle Bailey Movies

The highest-rated films Halle Bailey is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Color Purple (2023) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Halle Bailey's Career in Numbers

Halle Bailey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Halle Bailey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Let It Shine (2012) to You, Me & Tuscany (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Halle Bailey Movies by Decade

2010s 1
2020s 4

The 2020s were Halle Bailey's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Halle Bailey Movies by Genre

Drama 2
Comedy 1
Adventure 1
Family 1

Drama is the genre Halle Bailey has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (1).

Halle Bailey Career Milestones

First film: Let It Shine 2012
Biggest box office hit: The Little Mermaid $570M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Color Purple Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: You, Me & Tuscany 2026

11 credits

Halle Bailey Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Halle Bailey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Halle Bailey Movies as an Actor

Halle Bailey in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Halle Bailey: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2024 to 2024. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination
Saturn Awards 1 nomination

30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Halle Bailey: Nominated Outstanding Cast The Color Purple
51st Saturn Awards
- Halle Bailey: Nominated Best Younger Actor in a Film The Little Mermaid

Biography

Who Is Halle Bailey?

Halle Bailey was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S in 2000 and is 26 years old. Credited on films since 2012, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Halle Lynn Bailey, best known as Halle, is an acclaimed American singer and actress born on March 27, 2000. She first shot to fame as half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her older sister Chloe Bailey. The duo released the albums 'The Kids Are Alright' (2018) and 'Ungodly Hour' (2020), earning five Grammy Award nominations. Bailey ventured into a solo career in 2023 with her debut single 'Angel', which bagged a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Apart from her musical career, she made a name for herself in acting, prominently starring in the TV sitcom 'Grown-ish' (2018–2022). In 2023, she played her first lead role as Ariel in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and had a supporting role in the musical film 'The Color Purple'. Bailey was born and raised in Mableton, Georgia, alongside her siblings Chloe Bailey and Ski Bailey. First encouraged to explore music by their father and co-manager, Doug Bailey, both girls started their musical journey at a young age. Bailey made her acting debut at the age of 3 and played minor roles in movies such as Joyful Noise and the TV film Let It Shine.

Works with

Who Halle Bailey Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Halle Bailey shares the most films with. Chloe Bailey comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Katy Perry (2).

FAQ

Halle Bailey: Questions & Answers

How many movies Halle Bailey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Halle Bailey been in?

Halle Bailey is credited on 11 films, from 2012 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Halle Bailey's highest-grossing movie?

The Little Mermaid (2023) is Halle Bailey's biggest box office hit, with $570M worldwide, ahead of The Color Purple (2023) ($68.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Halle Bailey's movies have made $662M.

Halle Bailey's biggest hits

What is the best Halle Bailey movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Halle Bailey's best-rated film is HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019) with a score of 86, followed by The Color Purple (2023) (78).

Best Halle Bailey movies, ranked

Has Halle Bailey won an Oscar?

Halle Bailey has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Halle Bailey has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Halle Bailey?

Halle Bailey is 26 years old, born on March 27, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

What is Halle Bailey's newest movie?

The most recent film on Halle Bailey's filmography is You, Me & Tuscany (2026), in the role of Anna.

Who does Halle Bailey work with most often?

Halle Bailey shares the most films with Chloe Bailey (6 films), Katy Perry (2 films) and Julianne Hough (2 films).

The Best Halle Bailey Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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