H.E.R. Says Playing Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast' 'Helped Me Embrace What Femininity Is to Me'

H.E.R. as Belle.Photo: Christopher Willard/ABCForH.E.R., being cast as Belle in the upcomingBeauty and the Beastwas not only historical as she’s the first Black and Filipino person to do so — but it also taught her a thing or two about who she is deep down.Speaking to PEOPLE in honor of L’Oréal Paris' Women of Worth event in Los Angeles, the R&B singer opened up about her experience playing the book-loving Disney princess in the ABC special, premiering on Dec.

HacksStar Hannah Einbinder's Mom,SNLAlum Laraine Newman, Says 'F---The Bear' After Its Emmys 2024 Win

(L) Laraine Newman and Hannah Einbinder.Photo:Lila Seeley/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty Lila Seeley/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty Hannah Einbinder’s momLaraine Newmanhas some choice words aboutThe Bear’s comedy nominations at the2024 Emmy Awards. Shortly afterThe Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayaswon the best supporting actressin a comedy series — a category for which Newman’s daughter was also nominated, forHacks— theSaturday Night Livealum shared a short but strong statement about the FX series being included in this year’s comedy category.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Make Surprise Cameo in His Sister’s Sex Reveal Party TikTok

Hailee Steinfeld at the world premiere of “Spider-Man” Across The Spider Verse" in 2023. ; Josh Allen during the second half of a preseason game against the Chicago Bears in 2023.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ; Michael Reaves/Getty Steve Granitz/FilmMagic ; Michael Reaves/Getty Hailee SteinfeldandJosh Allenwere rooting blue! Allen sported a blue short-sleeved button-down, while Steinfeld didn’t seem to know which sex to channel in her look and wore a pink and blue striped shirt set.

Hailee Steinfeld Catches Air at 2024 Oscars in Breathtaking Couture Gown with Butterfly Sleeves: See the Look

Hailee Steinfeld has an epic style moment at the 2024 Oscars.Photo:Mike Coppola/Getty Mike Coppola/Getty Hailee Steinfeldis the high-fashion goddess the 2024Oscarsneeded. On Sunday, the actress — whose film,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis nominated forBest Animated Feature— hit the star-studded ceremony in an ethereal Ellie Saab Couture gown from the just-debuted spring/summer 2024 collection. Her glam included a slicked-back updo that displayed her sparkly earrings and a mauve, smoky eye. Hailee Steinfeld wears an ethereal Elie Saab gown at 2024 Oscars.

Hailey and Justin Bieber Have Gone Through a 'Big Adjustment' Since Becoming Parents to Baby Son Jack: Source (Exclusive)

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attend Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty HaileyandJustin Bieberare finding their footing as they settle into being parents. “They’re very excited but becoming parents and having a newborn has been a big adjustment for them,” the source continues. “They’ve had a lot of support.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.