Halle Bailey Is a Real-Life Mermaid at Met Gala, 'Excited' for Fans' Reactions to Disney Movie (Exclusive)

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Halle Bailey arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in a look fit for a real Disney princess! The 23-year-old made a stylish splash at the annual fashion event after skipping out on last year's affair.The star of Disney's upcoming live-action remake of  appeared to draw some inspiration from her beloved character in a Gucci pearl-white, halter-neck gown that shimmered pearlescent, similar to Ariel's iconic scales.

The actress paired the gown with a matching ruffled drape with a sheer panel and her signature locks were fashioned into a voluminous curly bob, still sporting their Ariel-red shade.

The look was a fitting choice for Bailey amid her highly anticipated upcoming role as the mermaid princess. The last time the actress walked the Met Gala carpet — her debut in 2021 — she was in a decidedly different look and arrived hand in hand with her sister and collaborator, Chlöe Bailey.Halle spoke to ET's Rachel Smith on the Met Gala carpet on Monday, where she said she was «excited to be» attend fashion's biggest night.With mere weeks away from hitting the big screen, the star replied when told she has a lot to look forward to: «I do, yeah, thank you so much.»The actress is anticipating the release of the upcoming live-action adaptation. «I'm most excited for people's reactions to the film,» Halle said.