Mills compares the negativity thatHalle Baileyis now experiencing as the star of the live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid.
I got so much hate mail, I was told Judy Garland is turning over in her grave.
The Wizis an adaptation ofThe Wonderful Wizard of Ozbut influenced by contemporary African-American culture.
Stephanie Mills originated the role of Dorothy in ‘The Wiz’ Broadway musicalHulton Archive/Getty Images/Arturo Holmes/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
Halle, God put you in this place and time….So let your light shine.
Hold your head up high, walk in your peace, and celebrate the greatness that you are.
Well this weekend your movie comes out.
I am so proud of you and how you handled all the naysayers.
Mills also encouraged everyone to go watchThe Little Mermaidin theaters to support Bailey.
Read Mills complete letter below.
A letter I wrote to the beautiful and talented@HalleBaileywho is starring in the@Disneymovie#THELITTLEMERMAID.
