Facts Of Heavenly Halle Barry
Facts Of Heavenly Halle Barry
Halle Barry Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Date of Birth: August 14, 1966 Heritage: American Famous for: Her role as Vivian in 'Jungle Fever' (1991)
Background:
"Omigosh, oh my God... No, I don't have to give this (Oscar) back. It's got my name on it." Halle Berry
An A-list actress who won both the Academy Award for Best Actress (Monster's Ball, 2002) and Razzie Award for Worst Actress (Catwoman, 2005), Halle Berry was first noticed while competing in Miss Teen All-American (represented Ohio state, 1985), Miss USA (first runner-up, 1986), and Miss World competitions. Initially known for her big screen appearance as Vivian in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991), Halle Berry later took home a Golden Globe award for her brilliant work in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (2000, TV).
Halle Berry's private life has made headlines several times. She raised public attention while revealing Wesley Snipes (Jungle Fever costar) was a violent boyfriend and responsible for her partial deafness. Her marriage to singer Eric Benet ended in divorce with former hubby asking her to foot all divorce bills and support him through spousal support. Berry has also been linked to names such as Shemar Moore and Matt Damon. After experiencing to many disastrous relationships, Berry vowed,
Tough Woman
Childhood and Family:
"I don't see a white woman. I see a black woman, even though my mother is white. Knowing that has made my life easier, I think." Halle BerryThe youngest daughter of Caucasian mother Judith Ann Hawkins (nurse) and African-American father Jerome Berry (former hospital employee), Halle Maria Berry was born on August 14, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio. At age 4 her parents divorced with Halle and older sister Heidi (born in 1966) continuing to be raised by their mother in a white community in Cleveland.Halle attended Heskett Middle School in Bedford, Ohio and enrolled at the Bedford High School in Cleveland. Despite being exposed to discrimination in a predominantly white high school, Halle was very active in extracurricular activities, became the school paper editor, class president, lead cheerleader, and also prom queen. After graduation, Halle continued studying Broadcast Journalism at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated in 1986.
On New Year's Day in 1993, Halle tied the knot with Atlanta Braves' outfielder David Justice, but they later divorced in 1997. Halle became engaged to soul singer Eric Benet (born October 15, 1970) on August 14, 1999 and married him on January 24,2001. However, the couple separated on October 1, 2003 and filed for divorce on April 26, 2004. Halle has a stepdaughter named India (born in 1991) from Eric Benet's previous partner.
Awards:
- Razzie Awards: Worst Actress, Catwoman, 2005
- BET Awards: Best Actress, 2004
- Teen Choice Awards: Movie Actress - Drama/Adventure, Gothika, 2004
- ShoWest Award: Female Star of the Year, 2004
- Image Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Die Another Day, 2003
- Screen Actors Guild: Best Actress, Monster's Ball, 2002
- Academy Award: Best Actress, Monster's Ball, 2002
- National Board of Review: Best Actress, Monster's Ball, 2001
- Image Awards: Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie/Miniseries/Dramatic Special, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 2000
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 2000
- Golden Globe: Best Actress (Miniseries, TV Movie) for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 1999
- Screen Actors Guild: Female Actor (Television Movie or Miniseries), Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 1999
- First runner-up in the Miss USA Pageant, 1986
- Won the dress competition in the Miss World Pageant, 1986
- Won the Miss Teen All-American Pageant, representing the state of Ohio, 1985
HALLE BERRY Big NEWS:
- BERRY'S PARENTING SCARE - 08/20/2010
- COPS INVESTIGATE GRAFFITI VANDALISM AT BERRY HOME - 07/24/2010
- BERRY TO JOIN JACKSON ON THE MOUNTAINTOP - 07/17/2010
- DOLLS STAR SCHERZINGER CRUSHES ON BERRY - 06/15/2010
- BERRY'S JEWEL THIEF ARRESTED - 01/27/2010
