The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey stuns at the UK premiere

It is the hotly-anticipated live action remake of the Disney classic.

And as the Little Mermaid premiere rolled into town in London, as did its star-studded cast, as they took to the red carpet at the at Odeon Luxe Cinema in Leicester Square on Monday to celebrate the film’s release.

The films leading lady Halle Bailey, who plays mermaid Ariel, looked nothing short of sensational as she graced the screening alongside her glamorous co-stars Melissa McCarthy and Simone Ashley.

The premiere also actracted a host of glamorous celebrities, including actress Sabrina Elba, former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore and new Big Brother host AJ Odudu.

Actress Halle, 23, slipped into a deeply plunging white dress which was the perfect choice for the evening, due to being inspired by a shell and featured dazzling diamante detailing all over.

Aw! The American star was joined by her onscreen love Jonah Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric, as the co-stars were pictured in a sweet embrace on the red carpet

Glam: She styled the outfit with a pretty sparkling headpiece and a pair of drop earrings, while she was sporting a flawless coat of make-up which only enhanced her natural beauty

Hello: Halle appeared in high spirits as she waved and smiled in front of cameras, while stood against an incredible Little Mermaid themed seascape backdrop

Glam: She styled the outfit with a pretty sparkling headpiece and a pair of drop earrings, while she was sporting a flawless coat of make-up which only enhanced her natural beauty

Cast: (L to R) Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Javier Bardem and Daveed Digga line up together for a snap at the premiere

Cast: (L to R) Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Javier Bardem and Daveed Digga line up together for a snap at the premiere

She styled the outfit with a pretty sparkling headpiece and a pair of drop earrings, while she was sporting a flawless coat of make-up which only enhanced her natural beauty.

Halle appeared in high spirits as she waved and smiled in front of cameras, while stood against an incredible Little Mermaid themed seascape backdrop.

The American star was joined by her onscreen love Jonah Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric, as the co-stars were pictured in a sweet embrace on the red carpet.

Jonah, 27, looked seriously smart for the occasion in a smart beige double-breasted suit jacket, which he styled with matching trousers and a cream shirt with a tie.

Every Disney classic needs its villain, which this time comes in the form of Melissa’s seawitch character Ursula.

Howeveer Melissa, 52, looked anything but villanous as she took to the red carpet in an incredible frilled fuschia floor-lenth gown, teamed with a selection of silver chain necklaces. 

In one image, Melissa was offered a helping hand as she arrived at the event by an unknown gentleman – who was possibly a member of her security team.

The Bridesmaid star’s look was given a very edgy finish with a pair of towering platform boots, which were covered in an eye-catching metallic pink print all over. 

Elegance: Halle and Jonah held hands as they posed for pictures together before the screening

Elegance: Halle and Jonah held hands as they posed for pictures together before the screening

Dapper: Jonah, 27, looked seriously smart for the occasion in a smart beige double-breasted suit jacket, which he styled with matching trousers and a cream shirt with a tie

Beaming: Halle looked radiant and wore her long hair in twists

Dapper: Jonah, 27, looked seriously smart for the occasion in a smart beige double-breasted suit jacket, which he styled with matching trousers and a cream shirt with a tie

Aw! A photographer caught the moment Halle spoke to a young fan with an Ariel doll on the red carpet

Aw! A photographer caught the moment Halle spoke to a young fan with an Ariel doll on the red carpet

These boots are made for walking! The Bridesmaid star's look was given a very edgy finish with a pair of towering platform boots, which were covered in an eye-catching metallic pink print all over

These boots are made for walking! The Bridesmaid star's look was given a very edgy finish with a pair of towering platform boots, which were covered in an eye-catching metallic pink print all over

These boots are made for walking! The Bridesmaid star’s look was given a very edgy finish with a pair of towering platform boots, which were covered in an eye-catching metallic pink print all over 

Easy does it! Melissa was offered a helping hand by an unknown gentleman - who was possibly a member of her security team

Easy does it! Melissa was offered a helping hand by an unknown gentleman - who was possibly a member of her security team

Easy does it! Melissa was offered a helping hand by an unknown gentleman – who was possibly a member of her security team

Also in attendance was Simone, 28, who plays one of Ariel’s mer-sisters, looking incredible in a slinky blush dress with sexy sheer panels revealing the star’s toned legs.

The Sex Education actress wore her raven locks loose and styled them in beachy waves, complemented with a full face of make-up, including a grey smokey-eye with a slick of maroon lipstick.

She boosted her already statuesque frame with a pair of silver platform heels. 

Directed by Rob Marshall, whose previous films include Chicago and Memoirs Of A Geisha, the new remake of The Little Mermaid boasts a glittering cast.

Hamilton alum Daveed Diggs, former child star Jacob Tremblay, Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina and comedy icon Melissa McCarthy are all part of the project. 

The Little Mermaid is the beloved fairytale of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure, based on the classic story by Hans Christen Anderson.

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. 

Glam squad! The Sex Education actress wore her raven locks loose and styled them in beachy waves, complemented with a full face of make-up, including a grey smokey-eye with a slick of maroon lipstick

Glam squad! The Sex Education actress wore her raven locks loose and styled them in beachy waves, complemented with a full face of make-up, including a grey smokey-eye with a slick of maroon lipstick

Glam squad! The Sex Education actress wore her raven locks loose and styled them in beachy waves, complemented with a full face of make-up, including a grey smokey-eye with a slick of maroon lipstick

Elegance: Kajsa went braelss in the stunning pink number which boasted a thigh-slit

Elegance: Kajsa went braelss in the stunning pink number which boasted a thigh-slit

Elegance: Kajsa went braelss in the stunning pink number which boasted a thigh-slit

Queen! Elsewhere, Sabrina Elba, 34, went braless as she slipped into a plunging green gown with ruched detailing for the star-studded event

Queen! Elsewhere, Sabrina Elba, 34, went braless as she slipped into a plunging green gown with ruched detailing for the star-studded event

Stunning: Sabrina, attending without husband Idris, 50, posed up a storm in the figure-hugging frock which clung to her gorgeous curves

Stunning: Sabrina, attending without husband Idris, 50, posed up a storm in the figure-hugging frock which clung to her gorgeous curves

Stunning: Sabrina, attending without husband Idris, 50, posed up a storm in the figure-hugging frock which clung to her gorgeous curves

Elsewhere, Sabrina Elba, 34, went braless as she slipped into a plunging green gown with ruched detailing for the star-studded event.

Sabrina, attending without husband Idris, 50, posed up a storm in the figure-hugging frock which clung to her gorgeous curves.

Sporting a radiant palette of make-up she wore her raven tresses in loose curls as they tumbles past her shoulders.

Sabrina, who wed the Luther actor in 2019, completed the look with large gold earrings and bracelet but forwent a necklace to let the stunning outfit speak for itself.

Also at the screening was AJ Odudu, who pulled out all of the stops in an incredible gold bust, which she styled with a black maxi skirt, complete with a daring thigh-high split.

She styled the outfit with a pair of gold strappy heels and a simple choker in the same tone. Her dark locks were worn in loose mermaid-style waves.

Denim duty! TV personality Rochelle, 34, looked typically stylish in a denim blue strapless dress, teamed with green heels

Denim duty! TV personality Rochelle, 34, looked typically stylish in a denim blue strapless dress, teamed with green heels

Denim duty! TV personality Rochelle, 34, looked typically stylish in a denim blue strapless dress, teamed with green heels

Rochelle and Marvin Humes made their appearance at the screening a family affair, as they were joined by their daughtera Alaia-Mai, nine, and Valentina, six. Their little boy Blake, two, did not attend.

The picture perfect family were spotted cosying up for pictures as doting dad Marvin lifted their youngest daughter off the ground to give her a cuddle in one of the photos.

TV personality Rochelle, 34, looked typically stylish in a denim blue strapless dress, teamed with green heels.

Rochelle opted for a flawless bronzed makeup palette with a swipe of glossy nude lipstick, while her brunette locks were styled in loose waves.

Meanwhile Marvin, 38, donned a chocolate brown varsity jacket and matching trousers, teamed with a black t-shirt and trainers.

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