18 Timeless Throwback Photos of Halle Berry in Honor of Her 58th Birthday
The 'Monster's Ball' Academy Award winner turns 58 today!
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Halle BerryIt may be hard to tell, but Halle Berry is officially 58!
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Berry first came on the scene in the '90s, snagging small roles in TV shows such as A Different World, Amen,Living Dolls and more. Her star steadily continued to rise as she found herself in classic films such as Boomerang, Losing Isaiah, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Why Do Fools Fall in Love andB*A*P*S, before becoming a bonafide blockbuster magnate with films such as Monster's Ball, for which she won an Academy Award, Swordfish, Their Eyes Were Watching God and more.
In the years since her monumental Oscar win, Berry has continued working but also found the ultimate joy in being a mother to her two kids — daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry, 16, and son Maceo-Robert Martinez, 9.
In commemoration of her 58th birthday on Aug. 14, look back at these timeless throwback photos of Halle Berry.
New Kid on the Block
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Halle Berry in 'The Last Boy Scout'A fresh-faced Halle Berry is pictured on the set of the Tony Scott-directed film, The Last Boy Scout which came out in 1991.
Radiant Beauty
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Halle Berry in 1992The actress looked radiant while attending the Soap Opera Digest Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in January 1992.
Staying Classic
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Halle BerryBerry looked like the quintessential movie star as she pulled up to the 24th Annual NAACP Image Awards in this deep red gown, topped with her signature pixie, red earrings and red lipstick.
Keeping it Cool
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Halle BerryBerry was effortlessly chic at the 2nd annual MTV Movie Awards in June 1993 at in Burbank, California.
Wink, Wink
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Halle Berry in 1998Berry was feeling a little playful as she winked at the cameras while arriving at the 4th Annual Blockbuster Awards in 1998.
Living in the Moment
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Halle Berry in 1999She danced the night away at the 1999 L.A. premiere of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge in which she played the legendary actress and singer.
Emmy Winner
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Halle Berry in 2000Berry won the outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie for her portrayal of the "What Is There to Say?" singer in 2000.
Kiss, Kiss
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Halle Berry in 2000She blew kisses in the press room while rocking this show-stopping ensemble at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards.
Bonding Moments
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Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry in 2002Berry and her Die Another Day costar Pierce Brosnan looked like a match made in movie heaven at the world premiere of the film at the Royal Albert Hall in London in November 2002.
Silver Screen Star
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Halle Berry in 2002A few days later, Berry once again wow-ed in a form-fitting silver, sparkly dress at the L.A. premiere of the film.
Showing Patrotism
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Halle Berry in 2001The actress showed some patriotism in an American flag-inspired dress as she attended a photo call for Swordfish in 2001.
Academy Award Winner
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Halle Berry in 2002In 2002, Halle Berry made history as the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball. The Ohio native was over the moon as she made her emotional acceptance speech.
Winners' Circle
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Halle Berry and Denzel WashingtonThe same year, Denzel Washington also won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Training Day. The happy winners posed with their trophies backstage at the Kodak Theater.
The People's Choice
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Halle Berry in 2004The Academy wasn't the only group impressed by Halle Berry's acting chops. The actress also won the Choice movie actress drama/adventure for Gothika during The Teen Choice Awards in 2004.
Fun Times
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Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman in 2006While promoting the X-Men: The Last Stand in Cannes in 2006, Berry and her costar, Hugh Jackman took a moment for a playful dance.
Laugh Out Loud
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Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone and Halle Berry at the 'Catwoman' premiere in Los AngelesAlong with her Catwoman costars Benjamin Bratt and Sharon Stone, Halle Berry shared a light moment while at the L.A. premiere of the film.
A Moment in Time
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Halle Berry in 2007Halle Berry got nice and comfortable while posing with her plaque and star as she was being honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
Happy Mama
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Halle Berry in 2007In September 2007, Berry announced that she and her then-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry were expecting their first child together. The two would welcome their daughter Nahla Ariela in March 2008.
Years later, the Why Do Fools Fall in Love? actress would welcome her second baby, son Maceo-Robert, whom she shares with ex, Olivier Martinez.
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