“Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son.. welcome to the world my halo […] the world is desperate to know you.”

– Halle Bailey introduces son Halo to the world in an Instagram post over the weekend. The notoriously private actress and singer took a page from the celebrity parent playbook and did not show Halo’s face in the photo. Instead, she is holding his tiny hand in hers, and he wears a gold bracelet engraved in block letters with his name. The Little Mermaid never confirmed that she and boyfriend DDG were expecting a baby, even though speculation swirled. The new parents have been dating for more than a year, making their relationship “Instafficial” in March 2022. Earlier this year, Bailey opened up to People about DDG being her Prince Charming, saying, “I think the best thing about young love is that you’re able to continue to find yourself through this journey of loving somebody else,” the actress explained. “And you’re discovering new parts of yourself and maybe things that you didn’t notice before about your heart.” 

DDG also released a video on YouTube that provides a glimpse into Bailey’s pregnancy and their lives as parents. Watch it below.