As Disney’s long-awaited live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ makes its debut, fans are convinced that there is more than just on-screen chemistry between Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King. The costars previously believed that they were “very, very close friends”, which only fueled the suspicions of their fans. Are Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King really dating? Read on to know more about the case.

Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King dating rumors

Fans of stars Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King are hoping there’s more than meets the eye. Fans have started shipping the duo because of the close bond they share, as they hope the two are more than just friends. Rumors of a romance between Halle and Jonah started when their fans started analyzing their photos and quotes from interviews.

The rumors only increased when speculation about Halle’s split with rapper boyfriend DDG followed. Neither star has spoken out about the rumours. Soon posts were popping up about fans “rooting” for Halle and Jonah to start dating. A fan wrote: “We know what needs to be done. These two need to be kept together. Goodbye DDG.” While another speculated, “They’re actually secretly dating… that’s why Halle and DDG broke up.”

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Jonah Hauer-King and Halle Bailey’s first meeting

Jonah talked about how Halle was “friendly” with him when she knocked on the door of his trailer to congratulate him. He revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, “I didn’t take her kindness to me as any indication. I just assumed she was a lovely person and would have done it for anyone.” Jonah shockingly revealed that he was “traumatized” by the exchange. Jonah revealed that despite first meeting, the co-stars quickly developed a good friendship. He revealed: “We became very, very close friends – and still are. “

During an interview with Out magazine, Halle opened up about her relationship with Jonah. She revealed that from the moment they met, there was “genuine friendship” and “connection”. Speaking about her co-star, Halle said: “I was just very grateful to be able to play it with someone like Jonah, who is a kind person and who is a leader. And so talented.”

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