Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy spotted jetting out of Sydney after the Little Mermaid premiere
Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Australia this week for the premiere of their new movie, The Little Mermaid.
And on Wednesday, the pair were spotted at Sydney Airport preparing for a flight back to America after completing their promotional duties for the Disney film.
Halle, 23, showed off her flawless complexion sans makeup, while Melissa, 52, also kept her cool as she prepared for the long-haul flight.
Halle wore a cream teddy bear coat while Melissa wore a black outfit with what appeared to be a beige Alexander McQueen scarf.
The Gilmore Girls star liked to carry a carry-on suitcase in one hand and hold a Starbucks coffee in the other.
Makeup-free Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy were spotted leaving Sydney and returning to the US on Wednesday
They both seemed relaxed and cheerful as they made their way through the terminal.
On Monday, fans were thrilled as they attended the star-studded Australian premiere of The Little Mermaid at Sydney’s State Theatre.
Earlier that day, they were mobbed by fans outside the Channel Seven Studios in Sydney’s Martin Place after appearing in Sunrise.
Halle, 23, flaunted her flawless complexion sans makeup
Melissa, 52, also kept it low-key as she prepared for the long-haul flight
Melissa wore a black outfit with what looked like a beige Alexander McQueen scarf
They both seemed relaxed and cheerful as they made their way through the terminal
Halle, 23, and Melissa, 52, appeared in high spirits as they greeted their enthusiastic fans, signed autographs and took selfies with the crowd gathered outside.
The pair appeared on Sunrise with director Rob Marshall on Monday to speak about the movie, and Halle said she was “ecstatic” when she was first cast.
“I just remember being ecstatic, this is my favorite Disney movie, my favorite Disney princess and I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid and now I’m becoming one, it’s just wild,” Halle said.
On Monday, fans were thrilled as they attended the star-studded Australian premiere of The Little Mermaid at Sydney’s State Theater
Halle prepared for the flight in a beige teddy bear jacket and gray track pants with Nike shoes
Halle seemed relaxed as she worked her way through security after a huge week of promotional duties for The Little Mermaid
Melissa added of Halle, “See her being such a strong woman… I was very happy as a mother of two young women to have someone like Halle to look up to.”
Directed by Rob Marshall, whose previous films include Chicago and Memoirs Of A Geisha, the new remake of The Little Mermaid has a brilliant cast.
In the film, Halle plays Ariel, while Melissa plays villain Ursula.
“I just remember being ecstatic, this is my favorite Disney movie, my favorite Disney princess and I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid and now I’m going to be one, it’s just wild,” Halle said of her role
In the film, Halle plays Ariel, while Melissa plays villain Ursula
Melissa added of Halle: “Seeing how she is such a strong woman…I was very happy as a mother of two young women, that they have someone like Halle to look up to”
Looking chic, Melissa paired her look with black chunky boots and gold-framed sunglasses
The Little Mermaid is the beloved fairytale of Ariel, a beautiful and feisty young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, based on the classic tale by Hans Christen Anderson
Hamilton alum Daveed Diggs, former child star Jacob Tremblay, Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina and comedy icon Melissa are all part of the project.
The Little Mermaid is the beloved fairy tale of Ariel, a beautiful and feisty young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, based on the classic tale by Hans Christen Anderson.
Ariel, the youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most rebellious, longs to learn more about the world beyond the sea and falls for the impetuous Prince Eric while visiting the surface.
King Triton’s youngest daughter and most rebellious, Ariel longs to learn more about the world beyond the sea and falls for dashing Prince Eric while visiting the surface
Although mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, allowing her to experience life on land, but ends up putting her life – and her father’s crown – in danger.
The lyrics to iconic songs from The Little Mermaid soundtrack have been changed to allow for the upcoming live action remake of the 1989 Disney film.
The lyrics of iconic songs from The Little Mermaid soundtrack have been changed to give permission for the upcoming live action remake of the 1989 Disney film