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  "textContent": "Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid proved divisive. At the center of much of the debate was Halle Bailey, the young actress cast as Ariel. Three years later, she sat down with The Independent to discuss the experience and the support she received behind the scenes from other actresses who have also faced online hostility.\n\nThe post Halle Bailey Speaks on ‘The Little Mermaid’ Backlash — Variety Reframes Comments to Attack Fans appeared first on That Park Place.",
  "title": "Halle Bailey Speaks on ‘The Little Mermaid’ Backlash — Variety Reframes Comments to Attack Fans"
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