Halle Bailey says she is 'doing her best' as a parent
Los Angeles, June 1
Hollywood actress Halle Bailey is trying to stay afloat on the face of a demanding parenthood. The actress said that she is "doing best" as a parent.
The actress, who has two-year-old son Halo with former partner DDG, finds motherhood to be a "beautiful thing" and she hopes she's raising her little boy with good values, reports 'Female First UK'.
She told 'People' magazine, "I guess I'm just trying to raise someone who's loving, who's kind, who is aware, who's intuitive. And he's all of those things. I'm just hoping I'm doing my best".
The 26-year-old star described Halo as her "biggest blessing" and she loves affection from her son. Asked her favourite mom moments, she said, "It's definitely the cuddles. He is a very clingy, like cuddly boy".
As per 'Female First UK', the actress recently expressed her gratitude at the "village of people" she has around her to offer support and advice around being a working parent.
Speaking on Josh Smith's Great Chat Show, she said, "The mommy community that I have is very strong and talking to those women is so special and hearing advice on how you can balance your career and motherhood is amazing".
"I think it's essential to have a village of people that can help you because when you're trying to do so many things or, and have so many hats on, it gets a lot at times. But it's really beautiful", she shared.
Halle's son is her "motivation" for working and though Halo can be "clingy", she feels like he's her biggest cheerleader.
She added, "I feel grateful that I am able to do something for my baby and have a career and work for him. Like today I'm here. I'm like, 'that's my motivation'. I'm doing this for my baby for our future, and it makes me happy to be a part of things that bring joy and positivity to the world".
"He's at the phase where, well, he's a mommy's boy, he's very clingy. But when I leave, he'll hold my face, kiss me goodbye and be like, 'bye-bye, mommy'. It's just very encouraging. I feel like I have a little person rooting for me every day", she added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's nice to see celebrities talk about the real side of parenting. In our culture, mothers are often expected to sacrifice everything, so hearing someone say "I'm doing my best" without guilt is refreshing. Wishing Halo and Halle the best.
As a father, I appreciate how she's trying to raise a kind and intuitive child. Values start at home, and it's good she's conscious about that. But I do wonder about the pressure on single moms—hope she gets all the support she needs.
The "village" concept is so important! In India, we have grandparents, aunts, neighbours helping out. It's nice to see a Hollywood star recognize that too. Motherhood is beautiful but exhausting—glad she's honest about it. 💕
I respect her humility. In a world where everyone pretends to have it all figured out, she says "I'm just hoping I'm doing my best." That's real. Whether you're in Hollywood or Hyderabad, parenting is the same rollercoaster.
I wish people would stop judging parents who need help. Halle calling her community a "village" is a reminder that no one should do it alone. My sister is a working mom and she relies on her friends and family—just like Halle does. Beautiful approach.
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