The REAL story of "The Little Mermaid" #shorts #thelittlemermaid #disney #hallebailey

Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" is out in theaters today. When singer Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel, it stirred up some controversy. Critics said the Black R&B singer's portrayal wasn't accurate since she didn't look like the Ariel from the 1989 animated film. But did you know that version was very different from the original fairy tale?

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