DURING THE PANDEMIC, their backyard tennis court has become a stage for virtual performances for the BET Awards, the Today show, Global Citizen, and YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020.” “We don’t even play tennis,” says Chloe. “But it’s transformed into our very own arena.”
THOUGH MANY of the Little Mermaid characters will be animated, Halle confirms that Ariel will remain live: “It will be me.”
BOTH SISTERS are using their platform to encourage political involvement. “All of our ancestors fought for the right to vote,” says Chloe. “There are so many crazy things happening in the world, and we could help put a stop to that through voting.”
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