‘Splash’ Actress Daryl Hannah Chimes In To Support Halle Bailey As Ariel: 'The Little Mermaid Is Black'
Hannah, who also starred as a mermaid, is the latest celebrity to come to the defense of Bailey for her portrayal.
Halle Bailey continues to gain support for her role as Ariel in the upcoming The Little Mermaid film set to be released next year.
Splash actress Daryl Hannah has chimed in to defend Bailey, taking to Twitter that she “met the Little Mermaid” and emphasized her race as Black.
“The little mermaid is black,” she tweeted.
“I met her there!”
Hannah is known for her roles as Madison the mermaid in Splash, opposite Tom Hanks, and her performance in Kill Bill: Volume 2.
BET.com previously reported Halle Berry checked a fan for mistaken her as playing Ariel in the upcoming film.
