Halle Bailey's name was inspired by Halle Berry. Her parents originally thought of naming her "Hailey," but they chose "Halle" to honor the Oscar-winning actress. Over the past ten years, Bailey has built an impressive career, highlighted by her leading role in the Little Mermaid remake. This Halloween, she decided to pay homage to Berry by dressing as her character from the James Bond movie Die Another Day, earning admiration online. Although Die Another Day is not considered one of the best James Bond films, Halle Berry's role and her iconic orange swimsuit remain memorable. Bailey fully embraced the look, sporting Berry's short hair, an orange bikini, and even the character's knife and holster. She has a talent for recreating famous movie characters, as shown when she dressed as Janet Jackson from Poetic Justice in 2023.
Others also joined the celebration of Halle Berry. Musicians Coi Leray and Tyla dressed as different characters from Berry's films. Leray chose to be Catwoman, while Tyla opted for the character from The Flintstones Movie. All three received praise, but Halle Berry's comment about their costumes made a significant impact. She wrote that Bailey, Leray, and Tyla "crushed it" in response to a tweet showcasing their outfits.
Halle Bailey, however, stood out with her costume. She shared photos online, and Halle Berry commented with excitement. "Awe …my girl did that," Berry said. "What a huge compliment! Love you angel." Bailey was thrilled and replied, "My queen approves," on her Instagram Story. "My life is made."