See pictures of a young Halle Berry and get to know the talented actress, producer, & director
Full Name: Halle Maria Berry
Birthdate: Aug 14, 1966
High School: Bedford High School
Yearbooks: 1983 |1984
Who is Halle Berry?
Halle Maria Berry (born August 14, 1966) is an American actress, producer, and director. After graduating from high school in 1984 and beginning her career as a model, she had her breakout role in the hit film Boomerang in 1992. She is widely known for roles in films Monster’s Ball, the James Bond film Die Another Day, and the X-Men film series.
But before she was a worldwide superstar, Halle was a standout star on the cheerleading team and prom queen at Bedford high school!
How Old is Halle Berry? When Did She Graduate High School?
As of 2025, Halle Berry is 59. She was born on Aug. 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio.
She graduated in the class of 1984 from Bedford High School in Bedford, Ohio. As reflected in her high school yearbooks, she was a cheerleader, honors student, school newspaper editor, and was voted prom queen her junior year. After high school, Halle continued her education at Cuyahoga Community College.
What Does She Look Like Today? Halle Berry Then Vs. Now
Check out a young Halle Berry versus the stunning actress we recognize from the big screen today! Hasn’t she aged gracefully?
What is Halle Berry Known For?
Early Career
Halle Berry is known for being one of Hollywood’s most versatile and trailblazing actresses. After her breakout roles in Boomerang and The Flintstones in the ‘90s, she won a Golden Globe for her performance in the TV film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge in 1999.
Academy Award Winning Performance
In 2002, she made history by becoming the first (and still the only) Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, for her emotional performance in Monster’s Ball.
Roles in Smash Hit Blockbuster
Beyond her Oscar win, Berry has starred in blockbuster franchises like X-Men, where she played the weather-controlling Storm, and led action films such as Die Another Day opposite Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond.
A Lasting Legacy
Her career has spanned more than three decades, marked by both critical acclaim and commercial success. She’s also known as a fashion icon, frequently praised for her red carpet style, and for breaking barriers for women of color in Hollywood.
Beyond acting, Berry has worked as a model, Revlon spokesperson, and film producer, and she continues to advocate for representation and diversity within Hollywood and the entertainment industry at large.
Her resilience through personal and professional challenges, combined with her pioneering achievements, have cemented her status as one of the most influential actresses of her generation.
Who are Halle Berry’s Family Members & Siblings?
Halle was raised by her mother Judith Ann, a first generation American whose mother Nelle Hawkins was from Liverpool, England, and didn’t have a relationship with her father Jerome Jesse Berry after he was abusive to her mother and her parents got divorced when she was 4.
She has an older sister named Heidi Berry-Henderson.
Halle has two children of her own:
- Maceo Robert Martinez is her son with her ex-husband Oliver Martinez
- Nahla Ariela Aubry is her daughter with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry
Where Was Halle Berry Born? Where Did She Grow Up?
While Halle was born in Cleveland, OH, she spent her childhood in Oakwood, Ohio, a small suburb on the eastern side of the city in Cuyahoga County.
What Awards Has Halle Berry Won?
Anyone that is feeling nostalgic about the great Halle Berry movies from the ‘90s and early-2000s probably feels a special connection to the classic Academy Awards shows from that era.
Halle Berry has received dozens of awards from both major associations as well as other miscellaneous award shows and organizations.
Awards From Major Associations
- Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge – 1999 Golden Globes
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge – 2000 Emmy Awards
- Best Actress for Monster’s Ball – 2001 Academy Awards
- Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge – 2000 SAG Awards
- Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role for Monster’s Ball – 2002 SAG Awards
Other Notable Awards
- Best Breakthrough Performance for Boomerang – MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
- Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special for Alex Hayley’s Queen – 1995 NAACP Image Awards
- Best Actress for Monster’s Ball – 2002 BET Awards
- Worst Actress for Catwoman – 2005 Golden Raspberry Awards
- Career Achievement Award – 2021 Celebration of Cinema and Television
What Other Celebrities Has Halle Berry Dated & Married?
Anyone that has kept up with the tabloids the last few decades knows that Halle Berry has made headlines for years with her romantic life. As such a talented and beautiful woman, it is unsurprising she has dated many iconic stars over the years.
Halle’s past relationships include:
- Christopher Williams: Halle dated the R&B singer briefly in 1992 before going their separate ways due to busy schedules.
- David Justice: Halle married this former MLB baseball star & 2x World Series champion in 1993. They got divorced in 1997.
- Eric Benét: Halle Berry married R&B singer-songwriter & actor Eric Benét in 2005 before getting divorced in 2005.
- Gabriel Aubry: She dated this Canadian model in 2005 until around 2010.
- Olivier Martinez: French actor known for prominent french films such as Un, deux, trois, soleil. They were married in 2013 and divorced in 2016. He and Halle have a son together, Maceo Robert Martinez.
Who Does Halle Berry Date Today?
Halle’s long-term boyfriend is Van Hunt, a neo-soul singer from Dayton, OH. They have been dating since 2020.
Does Halle Berry Have Social Media?
Yes, Halle Berry has amassed a huge social media following on various platforms, including:
- Instagram with 9.2 Million followers (as of Nov. 2025)
- Facebook with 4.4 Million followers
- X/Twitter with 1 Million followers
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Sources:
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000932/
- https://clevelandstater.com/news/arts-features/im-cleveland-halle-berry
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halle_Berry
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/celebrities/17205356/halle-berry-dating-history-ex-husbands-and-boyfriends/
- https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/slideshow/2610603/halle-berry-dating-marriage-history/2/
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halle_Berry_2023_(cropped).jpg
- https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/6265?page=30
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