Halle Bailey's journey into stardom spans both film and music, with a steady rise in income from her multiple talents. Bailey first made waves as part of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, where she and her sister signed with Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment in 2016, reportedly receiving an advance between $600,000 and $1 million.

Their debut album The Kids Are Alright brought Grammy and BET nominations, while their 2020 follow-up, Ungodly Hour, hit No. 2 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, powered by the popular single "Do It," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Bailey's earnings from music, shared with Chloe, are substantial, boosted by royalties and recognition in major awards circuits.

As her music career took off, Bailey also pursued acting. Her role as Sky on the hit show Grown-ish helped increase her visibility, with Bailey likely seeing a rise in earnings as her character evolved. But her real breakthrough in Hollywood came when she starred as Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

This high-profile role reportedly earned her around $1.5 million, a hefty sum for an up-and-coming actress, and the film's impressive box office performance likely adds residual income from streaming and home media sales.