Chloe Bailey is heading into the second half of 2026 with a fresh perspective and brand new look. At last night’s BET Awards, the “Do It” singer showed off her new, wavy blonde hair and revealed the surprising inspiration behind the sudden transformation. Also on the red carpet, the 27-year-old Georgia native opened up about her relationship with her sister, Halle Bailey, and her latest musical project, “Resurrection,” produced alongside music legend Timbaland.
Speaking with E! News on the red carpet, Bailey said her new look came after she decided to head into the next half of the year embracing whatever comes her way. “I’m just tired of being so serious about everything,” she said.
So, what inspired her to go bleach blonde? Comic books! “… I’ve been reading more comic books, and I just love how sexy and feminine and colorful the superheroes are in there,” Chloe said, adding that sticking with one look is “boring.”
Regarding her favorite comic characters, the “Swarm” actress said she’s moved by “Wonder Woman, Storm, and Thor.”
Chloe Bailey Opens Up About Working With Her Sister, Halle Bailey, On The BET Awards Red Carpet
Later, Chloe spoke candidly about her working relationship with her sister, Halle Bailey, who recently starred in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and the romance comedy film “You, Me & Tuscany.”
Chloe, meanwhile, just starred in Peacock’s original film, “Strung,” which features Lynn Whitfield and Coco Jones. The film tells the story of a young violinist who takes a private tutoring job for a rich family, later discovers dark secrets, and becomes entangled in a web of lies and violence.
Regarding their careers, Chloe said she’s super “proud” of them both, adding that they’re “living out our dreams” and “breaking barriers” in the entertainment industry. She added, “… making history with the things that we are doing is pretty cool.”
And while she’s not finished yet, Chloe said that she’s grateful to be doing it alongside her younger sister.
Chloe Bailey Gets Real About Her Return To Music After Her 2024 Album
As the conversation continued, Chloe touched on her music ventures, specifically her latest mixtape with Timbaland, “Resurrection.”
The 13-track collaborative project was released on Juneteenth 2026 and features a mix of R&B and dance hits. It’s the singer’s first release since her 2024 album, “Trouble in Paradise.”
“It feels amazing to be back,” Chloe said. “It’s like a new rebirth, and I’m happy everyone is receiving the mixtape so well. I can’t wait for them to hear what else I have in store.”
How Has Acting Helped Chloe Become A Better Artist?
According to a previous report from The Blast, Chloe credited her venture into acting over the last few years with making her a better artist, saying that being “raw and vulnerable” in front of the camera translates to her work in the booth.
“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.
Chloe’s New Mixtape Is Meant To Celebrate ‘Community And Power’
Chloe explained that her latest project wasn’t something she released just for fun. The project, released under Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment label, was created with intention and designed to represent “power” within the Black community.
“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,” she 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.”