Halle Berry

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Birthday: August 8, 1966
Age: 45
Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Big Break: Role in Desperado
Biography
Halle Berry was born on August 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the daughter of Judith Ann and Jerome Jesse Berry. Due to her parents divorce, Berry was mainly raised by her mother and was estranged from her father from a young age. She entered many beauty contests in the 1980’s and eventually won the Miss Teen All-American and Miss Ohio USA.

In the late 1980’s, Berry went to Chicago to pursue a modeling and acting career. Her role in 2001’s film Monster’s Ball awarded her the National Board of Review and the Screen Actors Guild prizes. Berry also made history by becoming the first African-American woman to receive a Best Actress Academy Award. On April 3, 2007, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She is currently dating French-Canadian supermodel Gabriel Aubry. He is ten years her junior. Berry confirmed in 2007 that she was pregnant with Aubry’s child. She gave birth on March 16, 2008 in Los Angeles. They named their baby girl Nahla Ariela Aubry.

Did you know...

  • In October 2007 it was revealed that Halle had received racist death threats to her unborn baby. Halle hired security guards after she received several anonymous threatening letters. One note warned she and her child would be "cut into hundreds of pieces".
  • On March 2007, Halle admitted she had attempted suicide after the end of her relationship with David Justice, a baseball player with the Atlanta Braves.
  • Halle is a big fan of Britney Spears.
  • Halle won a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award (Best Actress) for her role in Monster's Ball.
  • Halle was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" in People Magazine in 2004. 2004 was the eighth time Halle had appeared on the list, tying with Julia Roberts for the most appearances.
  • Halle's first $1 million salary for a film was for Executive Decision in 1996. She originally refused the part .... until she was offered $1 million.
  • She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and also a Revlon spokeswoman.
  • Halle was listed as a potential nominee on the 2004 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Actress category for her performance in the film Gothika. She failed to receive a nomination however. The very next year though (2004), she got a nomination for Worst Actress in the film Catwoman.
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Halle Berry's Daughter Recommended For Counseling
January 30, 2012
When they make the kid draw what’s bothering her, I bet it’s going to be a picture of that emerald engagement ring next to a bunch of question marks.

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has reportedly recommended Nahla, Halle Berry’s three year-old daughter with ex Gabriel Aubry, to get counseling. The department is investigating claims that Aubry pushed the child's nanny, Alliance Kamden, while she was holding the little girl.
Most Memorable Oscar Moments
January 26, 2012
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The biggest event of the year in Hollywood, the Academy Awards, will take place on February 26, 2012. This year, we’ll have a ton of newcomers, from Jonah Hill to Rooney Mara, competing against Oscar veterans, like Meryl Streep. Meryl made history this year, becoming the most-nominated actor ever, with 17 Oscar nominations total.

What we’re getting at is, the 84th Annual Academy Awards is going to be one to remember. From the extravagant dresses to shocking red carpet hookups, Oscar history will be made. And to celebrate, Hollyscoop is rounding up 10 of the most memorable Oscar moments!
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Halle Berry's Nanny Loses Restraining Order Against Gabriel Aubry
January 24, 2012
This week, on Lifetime…

Despite allegedly being pushed out of a door by Halle Berry’s ex, Gabriel Aubry, Alliance Kamdem has had her request for a restraining order denied.

Not to get technical, but if she’s being pushed out of a door, does she really need that restraining order anyway?

At any rate, Aubry has a three year-old daughter with Berry, Nahla
Halle Berry's Baby Daddy Investigated For Child Endangerment and Battery
January 23, 2012
I knew Halle Berry’s judgment was off after Catwoman came out, but her choice in men might be even worse.

Halle’s ex and the father of her child, Gabriel Aubry, is being investigated for criminal child endangerment and battery—over an incident involving he and Halle’s daughter.

Law enforcement sources are telling TMZ that Gabriel allegedly pushed...
Rumor Control: Is Halle Berry Engaged Or Not?
January 12, 2012
Despite the fact that I’ve been waiting patiently next to my mailbox for a wedding invitation, there are now reports that Halle Berry isn’t engaged after all.

Just what the hell is going on here?

* Puts on official hat and rolls up sleeves *

My friends, it’s time for Rumor Control.
Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Get Congrats From Ex Kylie Minogue
January 12, 2012
ou know that awkward moment when your ex announces his or her engagement on Facebook and all your mutual friends are waiting to see if you’re going to Like it?

Well not only did Kylie Mingoue Like it, she also Tweeted her congratulations:

“Congrats to Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry!! #wedding.”

#NoExesInvited
Report: Halle Berry Is Ready For Babies With Olivier Martinez
January 11, 2012
Not even 24 hours since news of her engagement spread, and we’re already trying to impregnate Halle Berry.

An insider claims that Halle Berry and her ovaries are ready to have another child. She’s already mom to 3 year-old Nahla, but apparently wants a baby with her husband-to-be, Olivier Martinez.

“Halle is very serious about this marriage,” the insider told Star magazines.

Well, let’s hope so. Does this mean the other marriages were, what, pranks?
From Britney to Justin: 10 Celebs Getting Married in 2012
January 11, 2012
This year, we lost a very special celebrity couple—Russell Brand and Katy Perry. But not to worry, because for every breakup that happened over the holidays, there were like, ten more engagements.

Apparently all the celebrities got together before the holidays and decided to bombard the media with news of their engagements. Because we’ve almost lost track, here’s a recap of who’s getting married in 2012.

Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez: Oooooo la la! Halle is reportedly engaged to the French actor she met while filming Dark Tide. That explains the glacier she’s been wearing on her finger since New Year. Not even global warming could stop that thing.

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From Halle Berry to Jessica Simpson: Celebs Colored Engagement Rings
January 11, 2012
Halle Berry is engaged, in case you didn't know. Her actor beau Olivier Martinez popped the question over the Holidays, but what you really need to take from this story is that the engagement ring is green. It's a diamond-and-emerald ring designed by Jeweler Gurhan, but really, it's a mood ring.

Halle Berry isn't the first celeb to get a colorful engagement ring. Call it tacky or call it festive, these are the celebs who thought it was a good idea to put a colorful sparkler on their ring finger.

Jessica Simpson: Jessica Simpson, who is most definitely the most classy lady in Hollywood ("Is this tuna or chicken?!") has a red engagement ring. The Neil Lane designed ruby red ring is flanked by two diamonds and is estimated to cost around $100,000.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Halle Berry's New Fiancé, Olivier Martinez
January 11, 2012
They say the third times the charm, and for the sake of Halle Berry's love life, let's hope that's true. Berry is engaged to be married for the third time, to French actor Olivier Martinez.

You might recognize the dude, you might not. Either way, prepare to see his name in headlines as these two make their trek down the aisle. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about Halle Berry's fiancé, Olivier Martinez.

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