Halle Berry – Biography, Age, Net Worth, Height & Personal Life

Halle Maria Berry (born Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966) in Cleveland, Ohio, was raised primarily by her mother after her parents divorced when she was four.

Her mother, Judith Ann, worked as a psychiatric nurse, while her father, Jerome Berry, worked initially in a psychiatric ward and later became a bus driver.

She and her sister endured adversity during their childhood, which shaped her resilience.

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Berry started in modeling and beauty pageants — winning titles like Miss Ohio USA and placing first runner-up in Miss USA before turning to acting.

Her early acting career included a short-lived TV role in Living Dolls (1989) and her film debut in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991).

Her breakthrough arrived with her role as Storm in X-Men (2000), followed by a historic performance in Monster’s Ball (2001), where she became the first African-American woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.

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As of 2025, Halle Berry is 59 years old. Details on her precise height are not universally published, but she is widely described as of average stature by entertainment sources.

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Berry’s net worth is estimated between US$70 million and US$90 million, derived from her acting career—where she earned up to US$14 million for Catwoman and consistently US$10–12 million per major film in her peak years, including for the X-men series.

Halle Berry has been married three times: to David Justice (1993–97), Eric Benét (2001–05), and Olivier Martinez (2013–16), with whom she shares a son, Maceo.

She also has a daughter, Nahla, from her relationship with Gabriel Aubry. These relationships involved complex custody and financial arrangements. Since 2020, she has been in a relationship with musician Van Hunt, who she calls “the love of my life”— they’ve discussed marriage, though she believes their bond doesn’t need a formal label.

Berry has emerged as a bold voice in women’s health, especially menopause care. Misdiagnosed with herpes during perimenopause, she turned that personal health crisis into activism.

She founded Respin, evolving it from a general wellness site into a menopause-centered healthcare platform offering community memberships, telehealth visits, and intimacy products in partnership with Joylux. Her aim is to destigmatize menopause and elevate women’s midlife health to a celebrated stage

In May 2024, she spoke up on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal funding and healthcare training in menopausal care, reflecting her broader mission of policy and education reform. Forbes recognised her among the most impactful women 50 and over for this work.

Recently, on her 59th birthday, Berry subtly clapped back at former husband David Justice’s criticism that she was “not motherly” through a playful Instagram post featuring cooking, cleaning, and mothering references.

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Academy Award (2002) – Monster’s Ball, Best Actress (first African-American woman winner)

Multiple accolades including Golden Globe, Emmy, NAACP Image Awards, acknowledging her acting and groundbreaking roles.

Berry is widely celebrated for breaking racial barriers in Hollywood, her enduring beauty and style, and her resilience in overcoming personal and professional challenges. She has leveraged her platform for advocacy— in particular, pushing for anti-paparazzi legislation and supporting domestic violence survivors.