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Halle Berry Slams Newsom's Veto on Menopause Care Act

12/4/2025

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Halle Berry, actress and menopause rights advocate, criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing the Menopause Care Equity Act at the New York Times' DealBook Summit.
The act would have provided health insurance coverage for menopause symptoms.
Berry said Newsom's veto devalues women and questioned his qualifications.
She urged open discussion of menopause to reduce pressures on women everywhere.
Berry shared a childhood humiliation to illustrate her commitment to women's rights.

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Halle Berry, actress and menopause rights advocate, criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing the Menopause Care Equity Act at the New York Times' DealBook Summit.
The act would have provided health insurance coverage for menopause symptoms.
Berry said Newsom's veto devalues women and questioned his qualifications.
She urged open discussion of menopause to reduce pressures on women everywhere.
Berry shared a childhood humiliation to illustrate her commitment to women's rights.