Halle Berry Opens up About the Personal Reason She Stopped Doing Interviews for Years

Halle Berry has spent decades under the intense glare of the Hollywood spotlight, but there was a significant period when she decided to pull back from the public eye. The Oscar winner recently opened up about her decision to avoid sitting down for interviews for nearly ten years. She explained that she grew weary of the repetitive media narrative that constantly painted her as a woman who was perpetually unlucky in love.

The actress, who turns 60 later this year, felt that the coverage of her past marriages had become the same old story that overshadowed her professional achievements and personal growth.

She had been through three high-profile divorces, leading to a public perception that she found deeply frustrating. People often questioned why she couldn’t keep a man, to which she would counter that she had no interest in keeping anyone who wasn’t the right man.

During a recent feature with The Cut, Berry was asked how she would headline her own life today if she were the one writing the news. She offered a series of defiant titles, including Halle Berry Is Not a Damsel in Distress and Halle Berry Is Not a Victim of Failed Relationships. These statements reflect a woman who has taken full ownership of her journey and refuses to let past tabloid headlines define her current happiness.

A major part of that happiness comes from her relationship with musician Van Hunt, which began during the pandemic in 2020. Berry described their connection as the best relationship she has ever experienced, noting that they spent four months just talking on the phone before ever meeting in person. While Hunt has already proposed, Berry made it clear that they are in no rush to head down the aisle, as they don’t feel a legal document is necessary to validate their love.

As of February, Halle Berry is entering one of the busiest phases of her career to date. Her latest film, the gritty heist thriller Crime 101, is set to hit theaters on February 13. Directed by Bart Layton and based on a Don Winslow novella, the movie features an incredible ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan. Berry stars as Sharon Colvin, an insurance broker who finds herself caught in the middle of a high-stakes game between a notorious jewel thief and a relentless detective.

Berry has been very vocal about her positive experience on the set, particularly praising her co-star Chris Hemsworth for being a stand-up guy who supported her during production.

Beyond this film, the actress has revealed an ambitious slate for the rest of the year, with plans to produce seven movies and three series, all of which she intends to star in. She has described this era of her life as a menopause mission, aimed at increasing the visibility of women over 50 in the industry.

Do you think Halle Berry’s new “no-nonsense” approach to her personal life and career will inspire more veteran actresses to push back against traditional Hollywood narratives? Share your thoughts in the comments.