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.
Christian Siriano on new book, red carpet fashion — and dressing Kamala
After 15 years in the fashion business, Christian Siriano has dressed everyone from Oprah to Gaga and he’s celebrating all those memorable years of success in his book, “The New Red Carpet,” which features photos of his many iconic designs along with anecdotes about the stars who made them famous.
There’s Halle Berry, Alicia Silverstone (a Siriano muse), Billy Porter, Laverne Cox, Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, and dozens more.
One of his favorites to dress is Janet Jackson. Siriano designed some of the costumes for Jackson’s recent “Together Again” world tour, noting he “begged her for color” and designed a bright orange jumpsuit so the audience sitting in the back could see her on stage. “She’s the best,” he says of Jackson. “I love her dearly we’re good friends.
My first meeting was surreal and magical but she’s so gracious and lovely and one of the easiest people to work with. We have a blast together.” Jackson’s look featured in the book is from her appearance at the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for which she and Siriano recreated her iconic style from the 1986 “Control” album featuring a black pantsuit. “She likes to be comfortable,” Siriano said. “I had to make this feel modern but also something that felt of the time, streamlined, and chic.” The book’s title refers to Siriano’s efforts to diversify the red carpet and he’s known for dressing full-figured stars, non-binary performers, and others who have been shunned by other designers. “This is what I think the new world of the red carpet should be — it feels new and fresh and exciting.
