{"id":2015601,"date":"2025-09-12T01:15:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T01:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2015601"},"modified":"2025-09-12T01:15:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T01:15:44","slug":"im-standing-up-for-myself-i-feel-stronger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/im-standing-up-for-myself-i-feel-stronger\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019m standing up for myself &#8230; I feel stronger\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">GRAMMY-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey has undeniably carved out her place in culture on multiple fronts, but this chapter feels different. Becoming a mother to her son, Halo, introduced a new layer to her story &#8212; an added depth that is evident in the star\u2019s music. Every song boasts both vulnerability and strength. In so many ways, Bailey is showing us how we can balance creativity, family, and growth without losing sight of who we are at our core.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Trending<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That same energy was present at the inaugural Maternal Health Summit on Aug. 16, 2025, where she was honored for her voice in reshaping how we talk about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revolt.tv\/article\/2022-04-06\/161452\/serena-williams-reflects-childbirth-experience\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:maternal and child wellness;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">maternal and child wellness<\/a>. The summit, presented by Project Pit with Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, turned Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza into a space for healing, dialogue, and advocacy around the maternal health crisis. REVOLT caught up with Bailey at the event to discuss being a mamacita, her upcoming music, and if she has ever considered releasing a gospel record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the topic of the woman she is growing into, the multihyphenate also made her intentions clear, telling us, \u201cI\u2019m really good at blocking out the noise now (laughs). I\u2019ve finally been able to learn that a little bit &#8230; I\u2019ve finally been able to block out the noise and just be peaceful. Live my life the way I want to live my life&#8230; I used to care a lot about what people said or thought, and now I don\u2019t really care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Watch the full conversation below, followed by just a few highlights!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Being a mom looks so good on you! What\u2019s the one thing you love most about motherhood?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The one thing I love most about motherhood is really just being able to watch him grow&#8230; It\u2019s really the craziest thing. He\u2019s speaking and talking now \u2013 he says, \u201cMama\u201d &#8230; He says a bunch of things &#8230; and his favorite is \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>How has being a mom deepened or shifted the stories you want to tell through your art?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I feel really grateful to have a platform to speak about what my <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revolt.tv\/article\/naomi-osaka-documentary-return-tennis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:motherhood life;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">motherhood life<\/a> has been like, and it&#8217;s been beautiful but, at times, really hard. You kind of feel like you\u2019re a different version of yourself than you were before&#8230; It\u2019s really powerful&#8230; kind of feels like a caterpillar growing into a butterfly. Now, I feel like a stronger version of myself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Can we expect new music from you and Chl\u00f6e anytime soon? Will it be you solo? Let us know!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can \u2013 so I have some more stuff coming, and I\u2019m [making an announcement]. There\u2019s something with my sister that I did &#8230; It\u2019s a mixture of R&amp;B, alternative, and a few pop elements in there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VQFMHiyrgEmrWOjRs1VzcA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/revolt_articles_463\/b54a8e3cfdd8c0b6c139aa5e0d42e50b\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>You\u2019ve stepped into an exciting new chapter, personally and professionally. How has embracing this independence shifted the way you see yourself as a woman and artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I feel like I\u2019ve come into who I\u2019m supposed to be. Before, I was a little bit more timid and shy, but now I\u2019m standing up for myself &#8230; There\u2019s strength in me. I feel stronger. You have to weave through the ups, downs, and the darkness to get to the other side \u2013 and then when you do, you\u2019re like, \u201cWow, ok, I\u2019m doing it (laughs).\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>You Might Also Like<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRAMMY-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey has undeniably carved out her place in culture on multiple fronts, but this chapter feels different. Becoming a mother to her son, Halo, introduced a new layer to her story &#8212; an added depth that is evident in the star\u2019s music. Every song boasts both vulnerability and strength. 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