Before taking the acting world by storm, Berry was a phenom on the beauty pageant scene. In 1986, she was the first runner-up in the Miss USA competition, and went on to compete as the first African-American entrant in the Miss World pageant, coming in sixth place.After moving to New York in the late-80s to pursue an acting career, Berry landed her first role in the short-lived series"Living Dolls", a spin-off of the classic sitcom"Who's the Boss?".
Following a string of acclaimed roles in films like"Bulworth" and"Why Do Fools Fall In Love", Berry took on a part that foreshadowed where her own career would be headed. Berry made history with the film, becoming the first Black woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance.In 2002, Halle Berry made movie history, becoming the first—and to date only—Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress, for her searing performance in the drama"Monster's Ball".
Berry took the prize in good spirits, attending the Razzies in person to accept the award while also holding her Oscar.
Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: FashionCanada - 🏆 35. / 63 Read more »