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Halle Berry Reflects on Historic Oscar Win, Offers Advice

3/4/2026

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Halle Berry, an Academy Award-winning actress, reflects ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards on her 2002 Best Actress win for Monster's Ball.
The victory remains historic as no other Black woman has won Best Actress since 2002.
Berry says the win did not dramatically change her career trajectory and the speech is highly memorable.
Berry offers guidance to Cynthia Erivo, a British actress, urging not to overvalue an Oscar.

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Halle Berry, an Academy Award-winning actress, reflects ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards on her 2002 Best Actress win for Monster's Ball.
The victory remains historic as no other Black woman has won Best Actress since 2002.
Berry says the win did not dramatically change her career trajectory and the speech is highly memorable.
Berry offers guidance to Cynthia Erivo, a British actress, urging not to overvalue an Oscar.