Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Odessa A'Zion's Little Mermaid Audition: From Embarrassment to Stardom

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Odessa AZions Little Mermaid audition mishap led to Halle Baileys iconic role, earning her critical acclaim and box office success. Meanwhile, AZion has risen as a star in her own right, earning nominations for her roles in I Love LA and Marty Supreme. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ba79b74d1f9b406

This is your entertainment update for March 16th. Odessa Azion recently shared a funny story about her audition for the lead role of Ariel in Disney's live-action Little Mermaid. The young actress got so nervous that she forgot the lyrics to part of your world while singing in a princess voice. She tried switching to a normal tone when asked, but couldn't pull it off, calling the whole thing her most embarrassing moment ever. She didn't get a callback after that rough tryout back in the day. Disney announced in July 2019 that Hallie Bailey had landed the part instead. Director Rob Marshall praised her for having the perfect mix of spirit, heart, and a stunning singing voice for the iconic role. The movie faced delays from the COVID-19 pandemic, but finally hit theaters in May 2023.

It pulled in $560 million worldwide and got strong praise, especially for Bailey's performance. Critics raved about how Bailey brought fresh magic to Ariel, turning the classic song, into something magical and her acting into pure heart. Entertainment Weekly even called her a new star, born from the film. These days, A. Zion has risen fast on her own. Daughter of actress Pamela Adlon, she broke out in the HBO series I Love L.A. and earned a nomination for her supporting role in Marty Supreme alongside. Timothy Chalameh.

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