Well, if there’s one thing Disney will do, it’s the seemingly impossible.

“We can change her color without changing her internal hair structure.

Her structure and her hair are her.”

Halle Bailey waving at “The Little Mermaid” premiere

To have a well-known and liked Disney princess carry that torch unapologetically drew heartfelt adoration and heavy criticism alike.

Halle Bailey at film premiere

Halle Bailey with young fans at film premiere