A proud mom moment: Halle Bailey says her son has started calling her ‘Beautiful’

During the 2026 Grammy Awards, singer-actress Halle Bailey gave fans a look into a heartwarming moment from her life as a new mother that stole the show before the music awards even started, while walking the red carpet at the event in Los Angeles, the 25-year-old actress opened up about a sweet milestone in her life with her son, Halo, sharing that he has recently started referring to her as “beautiful.” The heartwarming moment gave fans a glimpse into her life as a new mother as she continues to shine in the music and film industries with her talents.

A sweet new life with Halo

Halle Bailey was beaming with joy as she chatted with People during the Grammys, sharing her son’s new habit at the age of 2 years old. “He’s just the best,” she said, thrilled about the sweet but sincere compliment she gets from her son Halo. The moment her son calls her “beautiful” has become a highlight of their day, and one that Halle Bailey holds very dear to her heart. This moment is a testament to the sweet relationship she has with her son, one that fans have been able to witness over the years
Finding a balance between fame and privacy

Bailey and her ex-boyfriend, rapper DDG, gave birth to Halo in December 2023, an event that Bailey chose to keep under wraps while she was busy with high-profile projects such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Color Purple." Bailey later stated that she chose to keep the event private in order to shield her family and the early days of motherhood from the public eye. In her Instagram post, Bailey was overjoyed at the arrival of her baby, calling him the “greatest thing” that came out of that year.

From Screen to Red Carpet: Motherhood in the spotlight

At the Grammys, an event that is always filled with glamour and excitement, Bailey’s comment about her son added a touch of warmth to the proceedings. And the Grammy Awards, which served as a platform for Bailey to showcase her professional accomplishments in the entertainment industry, *also became an occasion for her to celebrate one of her most cherished roles as Halo’s mother.

A journey of love and growth

Despite being under the spotlight and having faced legal issues in the past due to her breakup with DDG, Bailey has always been vocal about the importance of motherhood in her life. She has talked about the lessons of love and growth that she has learned from becoming a mother, and instances such as Halo’s compliment of love only add to this feeling of happiness.