Halle Berry on age-shaming in Hollywood and reclaiming the narrative

Halle Berry, 59, said women are often treated as finished at ages 50 to 70 and urged that they ‘reclaim the narrative’ while discussing an upcoming film and her work on menopause and women’s health.

Halle Berry, now 59, spoke about age-shaming in Hollywood while promoting her role in the upcoming film Crime 101. She said women are often marginalised as they approach their 50s, 60s and 70s and called for a change in that perception. Berry also discussed her menopause and women’s health work, noting she has rebranded her platform to focus more directly on health and longevity. Key points: - Berry said she will turn 60 in August and described this stage as the start of a second act rather than an ending. - In an interview with Variety she said women are often marginalised around ages 50–70 and urged reclaiming the narrative about ageing. - She rebranded her menopause and women’s health platform (originally Raspin) to more directly target women’s health and longevity. - Berry has spoken publicly about menopausal symptoms, including vaginal dryness, and has advocated for destigmatisation and better education, including a speech on Capitol Hill. Summary: Berry framed ageing as an active phase of life and said she will continue to address women’s health publicly. Her rebranded platform and media interviews are presented as part of that effort. Undetermined at this time.