Halle Bailey Details “Crippling Anxiety” Over Leaving Son Halo for Work After DDG Split

Halle Bailey got candid about her internal battle with leaving her 9-month-old son Halo behind while she traveled for work in the wake of her split from ex DDG.

By Rachel McRady Oct 15, 2024 10:47 AMTags
Watch: Halle Bailey Gives Glimpse Into Her Life as a Single Mom Following Split from DDG

Halle Bailey is experiencing a common mom struggle.

The 24-year-old snapped a selfie on a plane looking upset on Oct. 15, explaining that she was struggling with the idea of leaving her 9-month-old son Halo, whom she shares with ex DDG (born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.).

“Flying tonight to be somewhere for one day but having crippling anxiety without my son,” the Little Mermaid star wrote on Snapchat. “Any advice for moms who still can’t handle when they have to leave for work?”

To help settle her nerves, Halle showed off some champagne in another clip, writing, “Maybe a little bubbly will help.”

Halle’s struggle comes almost two weeks after DDG shared the news that he and Halle had split after two years together in an Oct. 3 Instagram Story.

"After much reflect and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways," he wrote at the time. "This decision was not easy, but we believe it's the best path forward for both of us. I cherish the time we've spent together and the love we've shared."

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One week after the split news, the Color Purple star shared photos of her newly single life with Halo to Instagram.

Captioning the post, “Life is beautiful,” the newly single mom shared photos working out while holding her little cutie, enjoying time at the pool, and having a glass of wine at what appears to be a recording studio.

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Halle has kept much of her life with Halo private, opting to hide her pregnancy from the world in 2023.

“There was no way in hell I was going to share the biggest joy of my world with anyone,” she said in an emotional speech on March 7 at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. “Halo was my gift. He is the greatest blessing, and I had no obligations to expose him, me or my family to that unyielding spotlight.”

To look back at Halle and DDG's romance, read on. 

June 2022: Red Carpet Debut at the BET Awards

August 2022: Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event

September 2022: Roger Vivier Event in Paris

October 2022: Wearable Art Gala

December 2022: Avatar 2 Premiere

January 2023: Atlantis, the Royal Event in Dubai

February 2023: Milan Fashion Week

February 2023: Creed III Premiere

March 2023: Vanity Fair Oscars Party

October 2023: Glamour Women of the Year Awards

November 2023: Beyoncé's Renaissance Film Premiere

December 2023: L.A. Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors Game

January 2024: Introducing Son Halo, Their First Child Together

October 2024: DDG Announces Breakup on Instagram