The singer, whose name is Gabriella Wilson, stars as Belle in ABC's upcoming tribute and explains why she's not going by her stage name for the project.

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H.E.R. will play Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast TV special, belle disney

H.E.R. will play Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast TV special, belle disney

Disney and Mattel team up to launch re-imagined line of Disney Princess dolls - Good Morning America

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H.E.R. will play Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast TV special, belle disney

H.E.R. will play Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast TV special, belle disney

H.E.R. on playing Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast' anniversary special: 'I never thought I could be a Disney princess' - Good Morning America