Halle Berry is an American actress. She began her career as a model and beauty contestant becoming Miss Ohio in 1986, runner-up in Miss USA 1986 and placing sixth in Miss World 1986. For her performance of a struggling widow in the romantic drama Monster’s Ball, she became the only African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the first woman of color. Later roles include Storm in the X-Men film series, a villain in Swordfish, Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day, a psychiatrist in Gothika, and the title role in the much-derided Catwoman.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on the 14th of August 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
| Birth Name | Maria Halle Berry |
| Nickname | Baby Jane |
| Date of Birth | 14th of August 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Halle graduated from Bedford High School, where she was a cheerleader, honor student, editor of the school newspaper, and prom queen. She continued her studies at Cuyahoga Community College.
Family Details
- Father – Jerome Jesse Berry
- Mother – Judith Ann Hawkins
- Siblings – Heidi Berry-Henderson (Sister) and Renee Berry (Half-Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Halle Berry has dated –
- Eric Benét
- Gabriel Aubry
- Olivier Martinez
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Berry is best known as the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, which she won in 2002 for her role in Monster’s Ball. Rising from beauty pageant contestant to a top Hollywood star, she has starred in major hits like X-Men, Die Another Day, and Catwoman.
Television Debut
In 1989, Halle landed her first role in television by appearing as Emily Franklin in the series, Living Dolls.
Film Debut
In 1991, Shahi made her film debut with the romantic drama film, Jungle Fever, where she appeared as Vivian.
Halle Berry Net worth
Halle Berry has an estimated net worth of $90 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook– Halle Berry
- Instagram – halleberry
- X– Halle Berry
Some Lesser Known Facts About Halle Berry
- Berry was born Maria Halle Berry in Cleveland, Ohio, to Judith Ann (née Hawkins), a first generation American whose mother, Nellie Hawkins (née Dicken), came from Liverpool, and Jerome Jesse Berry, an African-American man.
- When Halle Berry was four years old, her parents divorced. When she was five years old, her name was officially changed to Halle Maria Berry. Her middle name, ‘Halle,’ was chosen from Halle’s Department Store in Cleveland.
- Berry first came into the spotlight at seventeen years when she won the Miss Teen All-American Pageant, representing the state of Ohio in 1985 and, a year later in 1986, when she was the first runner-up in the Miss U.S.A. Pageant.
- After participating in the pageant, Halle became a model. It eventually led to her first weekly TV series, 1989’s Living Dolls (1989), where she soon gained a reputation for her on-set tenacity, preferring to “live” her roles and remaining in character even when the cameras stopped rolling.
- In 1991, she made her film debut with the film Jungle Fever, which was directed by Spike Lee. In the film, she played the role of a drug addict named Vivian.
- She was cast as Eddie Murphy’s love interest in Boomerang, one of the few times that Murphy was evenly matched on screen. In 1994, Berry gained a youthful following for her performance as sexy secretary “Sharon Stone” in The Flintstones.
- Berry then went on to appear in many films such as The Flintstones, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Things We Lost in the Fire, Cloud Atlas, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Never Let Go.
- In 1998, she received critical success when she starred as a street smart young woman who takes up with a struggling politician in Warren Beatty’s Bulworth. The following year, she won even greater acclaim for her role as actress Dorothy Dandridge in made-for-cable’s Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Movie/Mini-Series.
- In 2000, she received box office success in X-Men in which she played “Storm”, a mutant who has the ability to control the weather.
- She starred in the thriller Swordfish, and became the first African-American to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards, for her role as a grieving mother in the drama Monster’s Ball.
- Dandridge was the first African-American woman nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. Halle Berry helped in producing this film and worked for its success.
- In January 2023, Berry signed with Range Media Partners as a producer and director.
- In May 2024, Berry advocated for more research and education on menopause by supporting a bill introduced by Senators Patty Murray and Lisa Murkowski.
- In April 2025, Halle Berry was named a jury member for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Halle Berry?
She is an American actress. She began her career as a model and beauty contestant becoming Miss Ohio in 1986, runner-up in Miss USA 1986 and placing sixth in Miss World 1986.
What is the real name of Halle Berry?
Her real name is Maria Halle Berry.
What is the age of Halle Berry?
She is 59 years old (14th of August 1966).
What is Halle Berry Height?
The Height of Halle is 1.65 m (5′5”).
What is Halle Berry Weight?
The Weight of Berry is 53 kg (117 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Halle Berry?
She has an estimated net worth of $90 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Halle Berry Famous?
She is best known as the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, which she won in 2002 for her role in Monster’s Ball.