Chloe Bailey is getting candid about how being compared to her sister, Halle Bailey, has hurt them both over the years. The two singers, known for their viral YouTube covers and award-nominated albums, have faced criticism for their different sounds, and in a new interview, Chloe said they’ve come to realize that their differences are part of what makes them so unique.
During her interview on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the 28-year-old revealed that the comparison to her sister came very early during their careers. After being posted on WorldStar, Chloe said that was the “first time” that people failed to truly understand how their differences brought them together.
“But like, the thing that people don’t realize with sis and I is that we are so different,” Chloe said. “[Halle] grew up loving jazz. She’ll still do jazz, neo soul, the vibes. Me? I love pop, locking, drop it, the heavy drums… That’s the beauty of Chloe and Halle.”
Chloe explained that the criticism was challenging to hear because they showed the world “two different sides of ourselves.”
Still speaking about the negative comments, Chloe admitted that reading them “hurt” her and her sister, Halle.
“We’d talk to each other like, ‘Oh my gosh. Is this true about me?’ We’d be like, ‘No, it’s not.’ We’d have to uplift each other,” she said. “That’s the beauty of us. We’re like fire and water.”
Regarding their bond, Chloe said they both “clung” tightly to each other at the beginning of their careers. “We weren’t going through criticism, even the positivity, alone. We were rejoicing together, and we had a partner to celebrate with and even cry with,” she added.
Chloe Bailey Talks About Working With ‘Safety Blanket’ Halle
In a previous interview, Chloe spoke about how excited she was to see her sister flourishing in Hollywood. Over the last few years, the 26-year-old starred as Ariel in Disney’s remake of “The Little Mermaid” and Anna in the rom-com feature film, “You, Me, & Tuscany.”
Chloe said that she’s enjoyed cheering for her sister and seeing her thrive while doing her own thing. “… it just makes when we come together that much more special,” she said. “Sis and I, we started doing everything together, so we’re each other’s safety blanket.”
What Prompted Chloe To Switch Up Her Hairstyle?
Last Sunday, Chloe appeared on the red carpet at the annual BET Awards. This year, she sported a new look: platinum blonde hair. According to a previous report from The Blast, the “Trouble in Paradise” singer said that she decided to switch things up after previously being “so serious” about her image.
So, what prompted her new look? Superheroes! “… I’ve been reading more comic books, and I just love how sexy and feminine and colorful the superheroes are in there,” she said, speaking about Wonder Woman, Storm, and Thor.
Chloe Just Released A Mixtape With An Iconic Music Producer
Days before her BET Awards appearance, Chloe released a new mixtape, “Resurrection,” alongside the iconic Timbaland. The 13-track project is her first full-length set of tracks since her last release in August 2024.
“Resurrection” was released on June 19, 2026, and primarily features R&B and alternative songs.
“I created this mixtape with Timberland… and we’re releasing it on Juneteenth! It’s a celebration of the beauty within our community and our power that we hold within our skin, but also he has been such a prominent figure within the music industry,” Chloe said. “And I’ve been so inspired by him and Missy Elliott. Like I’ve never been shy of crediting them for the producer that I am.”
A week after the release, Chloe’s latest movie, “Strung,” was released on Peacock. In the film, she plays Laila, a music tutor who moved in with a rich family with many skeletons in their closet. According to Chloe, acting has turned her into a better artist.
“You have to be raw and vulnerable, and you have to let your guard down. And with music, it’s all about performing, putting on a show. And that’s what I’ve always been used to. So right now my next goal is to [tell a story] better. But I feel like acting is getting me there more and more because you tell the story of someone else that has nothing to do with you. And there’s beauty in the rawness,” she said.
