The Original Voice of Princess Ariel Spoke Out Against the Halle Bailey #NotMyAriel Casting Backlash

The Original Voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson, Spoke Out Against the Halle Bailey NotMyAriel Casting Backlash

in the role for Disney's live-action adaptation of the cartoon, some took issue with a person of color being cast instead of someone white, since Ariel was depicted in the animated film as a white girl with red hair.

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