Chloe Bailey warns online critics regarding sister Halle: Here's why
What's the story
Amid swirling rumors that The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey was expecting a child, the actor has remained tight-lipped about the speculation that has spread like wildfire on social media.
However, Halle's sister, Chloe Bailey, who forms one-half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, during a live session on Instagram called out those "playing with her sister's name," urging them to cease the unfounded gossip.
Rumors
But first, how did the rumors of Halle's pregnancy start?
The pregnancy rumor gained traction based on a news report that claimed to have received insights from three noted entertainment industry professionals.
According to these sources, their suspicion of pregnancy arose from Halle's recent social media activity, highlighting the fact that she hasn't shared any images of her stomach for over a month.
All three insiders further mentioned that in the few recent pictures, the actor has tried to conceal her stomach by donning baggy clothes.
Details
Chloe extended sisterly support amid unfounded rumors
During the Live session, Chloe firmly addressed the ongoing rumors, stating, "Y'all better keep my sister's name out your mouth," which was widely interpreted as a direct reaction to the pregnancy gossip circulating online.
She continued, "Thank you. Amen, hallelujah. 'Bout to get me riled the hell up." In the background, an unnamed individual affirmed, "We don't play about Halle." Chloe concurred, expressing her frustration with the situation, "No, like, what the heck? Period."
Reaction
Halle's admirers criticized these rumors, instead of spreading them
In a rare turn of events, netizens and admirers of Halle reacted differently to these rumors by actively criticizing and dismissing them, rather than "propagating" them further.
Many fans swiftly shut down the false stories and stood up against the spread of misinformation.
One user took to X and tweeted, "Bailey, this is not the time to be silent. Get on IG Live in a crop top and punch your stomach now!"
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Throwback: When Halle stood up for her sister, Chloe
Prior to this incident, Halle once stepped up to defend her sister against online trolls surrounding her debut.
The actor took to X (formerly Twitter) and expressed her stance, by stating, "I'm gonna say this once. I won't stand for bullying of any kind on this app of anyone...and especially of those who I love with my whole heart."
She further emphasized, "I think sometimes people forget that even though we live public lives...we are human and have souls."
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