Images of Halle Bailey along with her new companion, first printed by The Shade Room, present the pair having fun with a sun-soaked Italian getaway. The Little Mermaid star was seen diving into the ocean and stress-free on deck in a black two-piece swimsuit and sun shades, whereas her companion, recognized by followers as music producer Scott Bridgeway (recognized professionally as Ruchaun Akers), saved issues informal in swim shorts.
Bailey’s first romance since DDG cut up
That is the primary time Bailey has been romantically linked to somebody since her cut up from rapper and YouTuber DDG, whose actual identify is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. The previous couple, who share a 17-month-old son named Halo, broke up in October 2024 and have been locked in a extremely publicised authorized battle since.
Bailey is at the moment in search of sole authorized and bodily custody of Halo and was just lately granted a restraining order towards DDG. In courtroom paperwork, she alleged she had been bodily, emotionally, verbally and financially abused by her ex-partner, together with a violent incident in January that left her with a chipped tooth.
Regardless of DDG submitting an emergency movement in June to dam Bailey from travelling overseas with their son, the courtroom granted her short-term sole custody, permitting her to maneuver ahead along with her Italian journey.
Whereas Bailey has been filming the romantic comedy Italianna since early June, followers shortly dominated out her 37-year-old co-star Regé-Jean Page as her yacht companion. Consideration as an alternative turned to Akers, a music business veteran reportedly linked to artists equivalent to Kendrick Lamar.
The connection marks a brand new chapter for Bailey, who has saved her romantic life non-public since turning into a mom. Her Italian escape comes as public scrutiny round her custody battle with DDG continues to accentuate.
Sisterly love amid the drama
Amid the headlines, Bailey took to Instagram to have fun her sister Chloe’s twenty seventh birthday. Sharing throwback pictures and heartfelt messages, she known as Chloe her ‘protector’ and ‘vivid mild’, writing: ‘God blessed me massive time with you as my sister.’
completely happy birthday to my bestie, my angel, my shoulder to cry on, my genius sister !!! God blessed me massive time with you as my sister and that i’m so so pleased with you!!!!!💕💕💕27 at present !!! pic.twitter.com/evDise8JBy
— Halle (@HalleBailey) July 1, 2025
Whereas Bailey’s private life has been beneath intense media consideration, followers are hopeful this new romance indicators a recent begin — and presumably, a much-needed second of peace.
