History of Halle Berry in Timeline
Halle Berry is an American actress who started her career as a model and beauty pageant contestant, achieving success as Miss Ohio 1986, runner-up in Miss USA 1986, and sixth place in Miss World 1986. She transitioned to film with roles in movies like Boomerang (1992), The Flintstones (1994) and Bulworth (1998). Berry also produced and starred in the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), earning her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
August 14, 1966: Halle Berry's Birth
On August 14, 1966, Maria Halle Berry, later known as Halle Maria Berry, was born.
1985: Miss Teen All American
In 1985, Halle Berry won the Miss Teen All American pageant.
1986: Miss Ohio, Miss USA Runner-up, Miss World placement
In 1986, Halle Berry became Miss Ohio, was the runner-up in Miss USA, and placed sixth in Miss World.
1986: Miss Ohio USA and Miss World Placement
In 1986, Halle Berry won Miss Ohio USA, was the first runner-up for Miss USA, and placed sixth in Miss World.
March 1989: Began dating John Ronan
In March 1989, Halle Berry began dating Chicago dentist John Ronan.
1989: Moved to New York City
In 1989, Halle Berry moved to New York City to pursue her acting ambitions.
October 1991: Ended relationship with John Ronan
In October 1991, Halle Berry's relationship with Chicago dentist John Ronan ended.
1991: Abuse during The Last Boy Scout Filming
During the filming of The Last Boy Scout in 1991, Halle Berry was reportedly beaten by a former abusive boyfriend, resulting in a punctured eardrum and 80% hearing loss in her left ear.
February 1992: First Saw David Justice on TV
In February 1992, Halle Berry first saw baseball player David Justice on TV playing in an MTV celebrity baseball game, leading to their meeting.
1992: Role in Boomerang
In 1992, Halle Berry appeared in the film Boomerang.
1992: Estrangement from Father
In 1992, Halle Berry noted that she was estranged from her father since childhood and did not know if he was still alive.
1992: Starred in Kings
In 1992, Halle Berry starred alongside Daniel Craig in Deniz Gamze Ergüven's drama Kings, portraying a working-class mother during the Los Angeles riots.
1992: Ronan's Bankruptcy Filing
In 1992, during the legal dispute, a judge dismissed John Ronan's case against Halle Berry because Ronan did not list Berry as a debtor when he filed for bankruptcy.
January 1, 1993: Married David Justice
On January 1, 1993, Halle Berry married baseball player David Justice.
November 1993: Ronan Sued Berry
In November 1993, John Ronan sued Halle Berry for $80,000, claiming they were unpaid loans to help launch her career.
1994: Role in The Flintstones
In 1994, Halle Berry had a role in the film The Flintstones.
February 1996: Separated from David Justice
In February 1996, Halle Berry and David Justice separated, leading to Berry's public statement about considering suicide due to depression.
1996: Revlon Spokesmodel
Since 1996, Halle Berry has been a Revlon spokesmodel.
June 20, 1997: Divorced David Justice
On June 20, 1997, Halle Berry and David Justice officially divorced.
1998: Role in Bulworth
In 1998, Halle Berry appeared in the film Bulworth.
1999: Produced and starred in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
In 1999, Halle Berry produced and starred in the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, winning a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her work.
May 2000: Pleaded no contest in car accident case
In May 2000, Halle Berry pleaded no contest to a charge of leaving the scene of a car accident, resulting in a sentence of three years' probation, a $13,500 fine, and 200 hours of community service.
2000: Role as Storm in X-Men film series
In 2000, Halle Berry began her role as Storm in the X-Men film series.
January 24, 2001: Married Eric Benét
On January 24, 2001, Halle Berry married singer-songwriter Eric Benét after a two-year courtship.
2001: Starred in Monster's Ball
In 2001, Halle Berry starred in Monster's Ball and received the National Board of Review and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. She was the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2001: Academy Award for Monster's Ball
In 2001, Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Monster's Ball, becoming the first African-American woman to achieve this honor. She also acted in Swordfish in 2001.
2002: Benét's Treatment for Sex Addiction
In 2002, Eric Benét, then-husband of Halle Berry, underwent treatment for sex addiction.
2002: Bond Girl in Die Another Day
In 2002, Halle Berry played Jinx, a Bond girl, in Die Another Day.
October 2003: Separated from Eric Benét
In early October 2003, Halle Berry and Eric Benét separated.
November 2003: Starred in Gothika
In November 2003, Halle Berry starred in the psychological thriller Gothika, opposite Robert Downey, Jr. During filming, she broke her arm, halting production for eight weeks. She also appeared in the Limp Bizkit music video "Behind Blue Eyes" for the film's soundtrack. The same year, she was named No. 1 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll.
2003: Role in Gothika
In 2003, Halle Berry starred as a psychiatrist in the film Gothika.
2003: People's Most Beautiful and FHM's Sexiest
In 2003, Halle Berry was ranked No. 1 on People's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" list and appeared No. 1 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World".
2004: Title role in Catwoman
In 2004, Halle Berry played the title role in the film Catwoman.
2004: Christopher Williams' Accusation
In 2004, Halle Berry's former boyfriend Christopher Williams accused Wesley Snipes of being responsible for the 1991 incident in which Berry's eardrum was punctured.
January 3, 2005: Divorced Eric Benét
On January 3, 2005, Halle Berry's divorce from Eric Benét was finalized.
November 2005: Started dating Gabriel Aubry
In November 2005, Halle Berry began dating French-Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, whom she had met at a Versace photoshoot.
2005: Production of Lackawanna Blues
In 2005, Halle Berry produced the television film Lackawanna Blues.
2005: Starred in Their Eyes Were Watching God
In 2005, Halle Berry starred in the Oprah Winfrey-produced television film Their Eyes Were Watching God, receiving her second Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role. Also in 2005, she served as an executive producer in Lackawanna Blues and was the voice for Cappy in the animated feature Robots.
2006: Fought Against Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas Facility
In 2006, Halle Berry successfully fought alongside other celebrities against the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility that was proposed off the coast of Malibu.
April 2007: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In April 2007, Halle Berry was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
May 2007: Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoed LNG Facility
In May 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility, after Halle Berry and others fought against it.
2007: Starred in Perfect Stranger and Things We Lost in the Fire
In 2007, Halle Berry starred in Perfect Stranger with Bruce Willis, and Things We Lost in the Fire with Benicio del Toro, marking the first time she worked with a female director.
2007: Release of Perfect Stranger
In 2007, Halle Berry starred in the film Perfect Stranger.
February 2008: Obama Cellphone-Bank Campaign
In February 2008, Halle Berry took part in a nearly 2,000-house cellphone-bank campaign for Barack Obama.
March 2008: Birth of daughter
In March 2008, Halle Berry gave birth to her daughter with Gabriel Aubry.
October 2008: Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive
In October 2008, at the age of 42, Halle Berry was named Esquire magazine's "Sexiest Woman Alive".
2009: Empire's 100 Sexiest Film Stars and Hurricane Chris Song
In 2009, Halle Berry was voted #23 on Empire's 100 Sexiest Film Stars and rapper Hurricane Chris released a song titled "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" about her.
April 30, 2010: Relationship with Gabriel Aubry ended
On April 30, 2010, Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry announced that their relationship had ended some months earlier.
2010: Starred in Frankie and Alice
In 2010, Halle Berry played the leading role in the independent drama Frankie and Alice and earned the African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
2010: Produced and performed in Frankie & Alice
In 2010, Halle Berry produced and performed in Frankie & Alice.
January 2011: Custody Battle Begins
In January 2011, Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry became involved in a highly publicized custody battle over their daughter, primarily concerning Berry's desire to move to France with Olivier Martinez.
2011: Starred in New Year's Eve
In 2011, Halle Berry starred in the romantic comedy New Year's Eve, taking on the supporting role of a nurse.
March 2012: Engagement Confirmed
In March 2012, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez confirmed their engagement.
November 2012: Judge Denied Berry's Request to Move Daughter
In November 2012, a judge denied Halle Berry's request to move her and Gabriel Aubry's daughter to France.
November 22, 2012: Aubry and Martinez Hospitalized after Altercation
On November 22, 2012, Gabriel Aubry and Olivier Martinez were both treated at a hospital for injuries after engaging in a physical altercation at Halle Berry's residence.
November 26, 2012: Aubry Obtained Restraining Order against Martinez
On November 26, 2012, Gabriel Aubry obtained a temporary restraining order against Olivier Martinez, asserting that the fight had begun when Martinez threatened to kill Aubry if he did not allow the couple to move to France.
November 29, 2012: Custody Agreement Reached
On November 29, 2012, Halle Berry's lawyer announced that Berry and Gabriel Aubry had reached an amicable custody agreement in court.
2012: Release of Cloud Atlas
In 2012, Halle Berry appeared in the film Cloud Atlas.
2012: Starred in Dark Tide and Cloud Atlas
In 2012, Halle Berry starred in Dark Tide and Cloud Atlas.
April 2013: Chime for Change Campaign
In April 2013, Halle Berry appeared in a video clip for Gucci's "Chime for Change" campaign, aimed at raising funds and awareness of women's issues.
July 13, 2013: Married Olivier Martinez
On July 13, 2013, Halle Berry married Olivier Martinez in France.
August 2013: Testified in Support of Bill to Protect Celebrities' Children
In August 2013, Halle Berry testified alongside Jennifer Garner before the California State Assembly's Judiciary Committee in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers. The bill passed in September.
October 2013: Birth of son
In October 2013, Halle Berry gave birth to her son with Olivier Martinez.
2013: Starred in Movie 43 and The Call
In 2013, Halle Berry appeared in Movie 43 and starred in The Call.
2013: Pushed for Anti-Paparazzi Bill
In 2013, Halle Berry pushed for the Anti-Paparazzi Bill, SB 606, which was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown.
2013: Release of The Call
In 2013, Halle Berry starred in the film The Call.
June 2014: Child Support Ruling
In June 2014, a Superior Court ruling called for Halle Berry to pay Gabriel Aubry $16,000 a month in child support, as well as retroactive payment of $115,000 and $300,000 for Aubry's attorney fees.
2014: Final X-Men Film Series Role
In 2014, Halle Berry concluded her role as Storm in the X-Men film series.
2014: Filmed Kidnap
In 2014, Halle Berry filmed Kidnap, an abduction thriller.
2014: Production company launched and starred in Extant
In 2014, Halle Berry launched 606 Films, her production company. Also in 2014, she starred in the CBS science fiction series Extant.
2014: Starred in Extant and Launched 606 Films
In 2014, Halle Berry starred and served as a co-executive producer in CBS drama series Extant, and she launched her production company, 606 Films.
2015: Announced Divorce
In 2015, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez announced they were divorcing after two years of marriage.
December 2016: Divorce Finalized
In December 2016, Halle Berry's divorce from Olivier Martinez was finalized.
2016: Appeared in Kevin Hart: What Now? and Vocals in 24K Magic
In 2016, Halle Berry appeared as herself in Kevin Hart: What Now? and provided uncredited vocals to the song "Calling All My Lovelies" by Bruno Mars from his third studio album, 24K Magic.
October 24, 2017: Drop the Mic appearance
On October 24, 2017, Halle Berry competed against James Corden in a rap battle on the first episode of TBS's Drop the Mic.
2017: Appearance in Kingsman: The Golden Circle
In 2017, Halle Berry appeared in the action film Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
2017: Release of Kidnap and Appeared in Kingsman: The Golden Circle
In 2017, Halle Berry starred in Kidnap and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
February 12, 2019: Boomerang series premiere
On February 12, 2019, the BET television series Boomerang, on which Halle Berry served as executive producer, premiered.
February 2019: Executive Producer of Boomerang
As of February 2019, Halle Berry became the executive producer of the BET television series Boomerang, which is based on the film in which she starred.
May 17, 2019: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Release
On May 17, 2019, Halle Berry played Sofia, an assassin, in the film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which was released by Lionsgate.
2019: Appearance in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
In 2019, Halle Berry appeared in the action film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
September 2020: Bruised premiered at Toronto International Film Festival
In September 2020, Halle Berry's directorial debut, the feature film Bruised, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In the film, Berry also plays a disgraced MMA fighter.
2020: Directorial Debut with Bruised
In 2020, Halle Berry made her directorial debut with the Netflix drama Bruised.
November 2021: Bruised released on Netflix
In November 2021, Bruised, the feature film directed by and starring Halle Berry, was released on Netflix.
January 2023: Signed with Range Media Partners
In January 2023, Halle Berry signed with Range Media Partners as a producer and director.
August 2023: Custody and Child Support Settled
In August 2023, issues dealing with custody and child support between Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez were settled.
May 2024: Advocated for Menopause Research and Education
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.
April 2025: Named Jury Member at Cannes Film Festival
In April 2025, Halle Berry was announced as a member of the jury for the Main Competition section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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