The Root, Published By Stephanie Holland
As we all prepare for Halle Bailey’s Ariel to take over our lives, the OG Little Mermaid is including herself among the actress’ fans. On Monday, at the world premiere of the live-action remake The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the 1989 animated original, met up with Bailey on the red carpet and had nothing but praise for the newest Disney Princess.
“She doesn’t need any advice from me; she’s brilliant. I did get the chance to meet her a few times and chat with her to tell her how proud I was of her,” Benson told Entertainment Tonight. “But I love that she has a purity of heart and a pure spirit. You can see that vulnerability, bravery, and that courage coming through, and it’s beautiful. I’m so thrilled for her and I’m so proud of her.” Read more
