Halle Maria Berry (born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the romantic drama film Monster's Ball (2001), becoming the only woman of African American descent and the only woman of color to have won the award.
Activists Thank Halle Berry For 'Learning' After Trans Role Apology
newsweek.comTransgender rights activists have acknowledged Halle Berry's apology after the star faced backlash for saying she was preparing for a role as a transgender man in an upcoming film.On Monday, Berry, 53, issued an apology and vowed to be an ally."Over the weekend I had the opportunity to discuss my consideration of an upcoming role as a transgender man, and I'd like to apologize for those remarks," Berry wrote on Twitter."As a cisgender woman, I now understand that I should not have considered this role, and that the transgender community should undeniably have the opportunity to tell their own stories.pic.twitter.com/qpE8Tw1XmuShe added: "I am grateful for the guidance and critical conversation over the past few days and will continue to.
