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Halle Berry

Head and shoulders shot of a smiling Berry with dark hair pulled back, wearing a lace shirt and turquoise necklace.
Berry visiting with sailors and Marines during the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2006
Personal information
Birth nameMaria Halle Berry
Birth dateAugust 14, 1966(age 44)
Place of birthCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1989 – present
Spouse-David Justice-1992-1997
-Eric Benét-2001-2005
Domestic partnerGabriel Aubry
(2005 – 2010) 1 child

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Halle Berry ( ; born August 14, 1966) is an American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. Berry received an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and an NAACP Image Award for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and won an Academy Award for Best Actress and was also nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2001 for her performance in Monster's Ball, becoming the first and, as of 2009, only woman of African American descent to have won the award for Best Actress. She is one of the most highly paid actresses in Hollywood and also a Revlon spokeswoman. She has also been involved in the production side of several of her films.

Before becoming an actress, Berry entered several beauty contests, finishing runner-up in the Miss USA (1986), and coming in 6th place in the Miss World Pageant in 1986. Her breakthrough feature film role was in the 1991 Jungle Fever. This led to roles in The Flintstones (1994), Bulworth (1998), X-Men (2000) and its sequels, and as Bond Girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002). She also won a worst actress Razzie Award in 2005 for Catwoman and accepted the award in person.

Divorced from baseball player David Justice and musician Eric Benét, Berry dated French-Canadian model Gabriel Aubry from November 2005, through April, 2010. Their daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, was born on March 16, 2008.

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First Pictures of Halle Berry from the Set of Dark Tide - ReelzChannel.com Tweet this news
ReelzChannel.com--A trio of "spy pics" of -Halle Berry- from the Cape Town, South Africa, set of her latest movie, Dark Tide, have surfaced online. An action thriller directed ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:27:54 GMT+00:00
Vertical catwalk: model abseils into Oxford Circus - This is London Tweet this news
This is London--As -Halle Berry's- stunt double, Amanda Foster thinks nothing of performing gravity-defying stunts dressed in a miniskirt and stilettos, so abseiling into ... - Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:57:32 GMT+00:00
WHEN Halle Berry was asked [...] - Mirror.co.uk Tweet this news
Mirror.co.uk--By 3am 14/08/2010 When -Halle Berry- was asked to wear rubber for her new film Dark Tide, she probably imagined something like her sexy old Catwoman outfit. ... - Date : Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:52:56 GMT+00:00
411 Movies Feedback: Who is the Most Overrated Actor? - 411mania.com Tweet this news
411mania.com--For the women, there is no question that it is -Halle Berry-. I have a liked a total of 1 of her performances. Who do you think the most overrated actor(s) is ... - Date : Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:12:19 GMT+00:00
RIHANNA used to be such [...] - Mirror.co.uk Tweet this news
Mirror.co.uk--Looks like all that military gear has Ri, who is the spitting image of -Halle Berry- with her dark crop, busting for a fight. Think we'll be staying out of ... - Date : Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:48:43 GMT+00:00
"Grey's Anatomy" Star Ellen Pompeo Has 12 Toes - Opposing Views Tweet this news
Opposing Views--Well, Ellen is fine with it. So we are. Just like Ellen Pompeo, Kate Hudson and -Halle Berry- are known to have 12 toes.--- - Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:36:26 GMT+00:00
Sneak Peek: The Cast of Glee and Flight of the Conchords on The Simpsons - ScreenCrave.com Tweet this news
ScreenCrave.com--The list included everyone from Daniel Radcliffe to -Halle Berry-, to the cast of “Glee.” Speaking of which, we have the first photos of Lea Michele, ... - Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:26:19 GMT+00:00
Berry: Hit-and-run changed my life - Toronto Sun Tweet this news
Toronto Sun--COM Hollywood star -Halle Berry's- court-ordered community service stemming from her horrific 1997 hit-and-run car accident was a wake-up call that changed ... - Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:01:35 GMT+00:00
Halle Berry turns tourist as she takes her daughter Nahla on the London Eye - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--By Daily Mail Reporter -Halle Berry- has been to London dozens of times over the years to promote her many film projects. But currently enjoying a rare ... - Date : Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:14:18 GMT+00:00
Halle Berry is a Moni Moni Mama - Just Jared (blog) Tweet this news
Just Jared (blog)---Halle Berry- carries a Moni Moni “Dolce Vita” bag as she makes her way through London's Heathrow airport on Monday (August 30). The 44-year-old actress, ... - Date : Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:28:47 GMT+00:00

Year Title Role class="unsortable"Notes
1989 Living Dolls Emily Franklin TV (cancelled after 13 episodes)
1991 Amen Claire TV series, episode: "Unforgettable"
1991 ADifferent WorldA Different World (TV series) Jaclyn TV series, episode: "Love, Hillman-Style"
1991 They Came from Outer Space Rene TV series, episode: "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow"
1991 Knots Landing Debbie Porter TV (cast member in 1991)
1991 Jungle Fever Vivian Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress
1991 Strictly Business Natalie
1991 TheLast Boy Scout Cory
1992 Boomerang Angela Lewis
1993 Alex Haley's Queen Queen NAACP Image Award
1993 CB4 Herself Cameo
1993 Father Hood Kathleen Mercer
1993 TheProgram Autumn Haley
1994 TheFlintstonesThe Flintstones (film) Sharon Stone
1995 Solomon & Sheba Nikhaule/Queen Sheba TV
1995 Losing Isaiah Khaila Richards
1996 Executive Decision Jean
1996 Race the Sun Miss Sandra Beecher
1996 Girl 6 Cameo
1996 TheRich Man's Wife Josie Potenza
1997 B*A*P*S Nisi
1998 TheWeddingThe Wedding (TV miniseries) Shelby Coles TV
1998 Bulworth Nina
1998 Why Do Fools Fall in Love Zola Taylor
1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Dandridge Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
2000 X-Men Ororo Munroe/Storm
2000 Welcome to Hollywood Documentary
2001 Swordfish Ginger Knowles NAACP Image Award, BET Award
2001 Monster's Ball Leticia Musgrove Academy Award for Best Actress
Black Reel Award for Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Silver Bear for Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominated-London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Performance - Female
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
2002 Die Another Day Giacinta 'Jinx' Johnson NAACP Image Award
2003 X2: X-Men United Ororo Munroe/Storm
2003 Gothika Miranda Grey BET Award
2004 Catwoman Patience Phillips / Catwoman Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
2005 Their Eyes Were Watching God Janie Starks
2005 Robots Cappy (Voice)
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand Ororo Munroe/Storm
2007 Perfect Stranger Rowena Price
2007 Things We Lost in the Fire Audrey Burke
2009 Frankie and Alice Frankie/Alice Post-Production
2010 Nappily Ever After Venus Johnson Announced

Year Award Category Film Result
1995 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Alex Haley's Queen  
2000 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or Movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge  
2000 Golden Globe Award Best Actress – Miniseries or TV Movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge  
2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards Best Actress – Miniseries or TV Movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge  
2000 Black Reel Awards Best Actress in a TV Movie/Mini-Series Introducing Dorothy Dandridge  
2000 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Introducing Dorothy Dandridge  
2001 Academy Award Best Actress Monster's Ball  
2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards Best Actress – Motion Picture Monster's Ball  
2001 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Lead Actress Monster's Ball  
2001 Golden Globe Award Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Monster's Ball  
2001 NBR Best Actress Monster's Ball  
2002 Black Reel Awards Best Actress Monster's Ball  
2002 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actress Swordfish  
2002 BET Awards Best Actress  
2003 BET Awards Best Actress  
2003 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress Die Another Day  
2004 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actress Gothika  
2004 BET Awards Best Actress  
2005 BET Awards Best Actress  
2005 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or a Movie Their Eyes Were Watching God  
2006 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress – TV series Their Eyes Were Watching God  
2007 People's Choice Awards Favorite Female Action Hero X-Men: The Last Stand  
2008 BET Awards Best Actress  
2009 Spike Guys' Choice Awards Decade of Hotness Award  

Academy Award for Best Actress

Halle Berry (2001) * Nicole Kidman (2002) * Charlize Theron (2003) * Hilary Swank (2004) * Reese Witherspoon (2005) * Helen Mirren (2006) * Marion Cotillard (2007) * Kate Winslet (2008) * Sandra Bullock (2009) ---- Complete list * (1928 “1940) * (1941 “1960) * (1961 “1980) * (1981 “2000) * (2001-present)

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress “ Miniseries or a Movie

Susan Clark / Rosemary Harris (1976) * Sally Field / Patty Duke (1977) * Joanne Woodward / Meryl Streep (1978) * Bette Davis (1979) * Patty Duke (1980) * Vanessa Redgrave (1981) * Ingrid Bergman (1982) * Barbara Stanwyck (1983) * Jane Fonda (1984) * Joanne Woodward (1985) * Marlo Thomas (1986) * Gena Rowlands (1987) * Jessica Tandy (1988) * Holly Hunter (1989) * Barbara Hershey (1990) * Lynn Whitfield (1991) * Gena Rowlands (1992) * Holly Hunter (1993) * Kirstie Alley (1994) * Glenn Close (1995) * Helen Mirren (1996) * Alfre Woodard (1997) * Ellen Barkin (1998) * Helen Mirren (1999) * Halle Berry (2000)

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress “ Miniseries or Television Film

Jane Seymour (1981) * Ingrid Bergman (1982) * Ann-Margret (1983) * Ann-Margret (1984) * Liza Minnelli (1985) * Loretta Young (1986) * Gena Rowlands (1987) * Ann Jillian (1988) * Christine Lahti (1989) * Barbara Hershey (1990) * Judy Davis (1991) * Laura Dern (1992) * Bette Midler (1993) * Joanne Woodward (1994) * Jessica Lange (1995) * Helen Mirren (1996) * Alfre Woodard (1997) * Angelina Jolie (1998) * Halle Berry (1999) ---- Complete List * (1981 “1999) * (1990 “2009)

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

Joanne Woodward (1994) * Alfre Woodard (1995) * Kathy Bates (1996) * Alfre Woodard (1997) * Angelina Jolie (1998) * Halle Berry (1999) * Vanessa Redgrave (2000) * Judy Davis (2001) * Stockard Channing (2002) * Meryl Streep (2003) * Glenn Close (2004) * S. Epatha Merkerson (2005) * Helen Mirren (2006) * Queen Latifah (2007) * Laura Linney (2008) * Drew Barrymore (2009)

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Jodie Foster (1994) * Susan Sarandon (1995) * Frances McDormand (1996) * Helen Hunt (1997) * Gwyneth Paltrow (1998) * Annette Bening (1999) * Julia Roberts (2000) * Halle Berry (2001) * Renée Zellweger (2002) * Charlize Theron (2003) * Hilary Swank (2004) * Reese Witherspoon (2005) * Helen Mirren (2006) * Julie Christie (2007) * Meryl Streep (2008) * Sandra Bullock (2009)



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