Childhood and Education Journey of Halle Berry in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Halle Berry, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Halle Berry is an American actress who began her career in modeling and beauty pageants, achieving recognition as first runner-up in Miss USA and placing sixth in Miss World 1986. Her film breakthrough came with a role in Boomerang (1992), leading to roles in films like The Flintstones and Bulworth. She also starred in the TV film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), earning her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
1991: Abusive relationship during filming of The Last Boy Scout
During the filming of "The Last Boy Scout" in 1991, Halle Berry experienced domestic abuse from a boyfriend, which caused her to lose 80% hearing in her left ear.
May 2000: Pleaded no contest to leaving scene of accident
In May 2000, Halle Berry pleaded no contest to leaving the scene of a car accident, receiving probation, a fine, and community service.
2004: Christopher Williams accused Wesley Snipes of domestic abuse towards Berry
In 2004, Halle Berry's former boyfriend, Christopher Williams, accused Wesley Snipes of being responsible for the 1991 incident of domestic abuse towards her, disputing his own involvement.
2006: Fought against Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility
In 2006, Halle Berry successfully fought against the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility proposed off the coast of Malibu.
May 2007: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility
In May 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility, against which Halle Berry had campaigned.
February 2008: Cell-phone-bank campaign for Barack Obama
In February 2008, Halle Berry took part in a nearly 2,000-house cellphone-bank campaign for Barack Obama.
March 2008: Gave birth to daughter with Gabriel Aubry
In March 2008, Halle Berry gave birth to her daughter with Gabriel Aubry.
April 2013: Appeared in video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign
In April 2013, Halle Berry appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign.
August 2013: Testified in support of a bill to protect celebrities' children
In August 2013, Halle Berry testified alongside Jennifer Garner in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers, which passed in September.
October 2013: Gave birth to son with Olivier Martinez
In October 2013, Halle Berry gave birth to her son with Olivier Martinez.
2013: California Governor Jerry Brown Signed the Anti-Paparazzi Bill, SB 606, into law
In the fall of 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the Anti-Paparazzi Bill, SB 606, into law. Halle Berry pushed for this law, and she named her new production company, 606 Films, after it.
2014: Signed on to CBS drama series Extant and launched 606 Films
In 2014, Halle Berry signed on to star and co-executive produce in the CBS drama series "Extant" and launched her production company, 606 Films.
2015: CBS drama series Extant ran for two seasons
In 2015, Halle Berry's CBS drama series "Extant", which she starred in and co-executive produced, ended after running for two seasons, receiving largely positive reviews from critics.
May 2024: Advocated for more research and education on menopause
In May 2024, Halle Berry advocated for more research and education on menopause by supporting a bill introduced by Senators Patty Murray and Lisa Murkowski, emphasizing the need to remove the shame surrounding menopause.
