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Halle Berry Defies Hollywood Ageism: "I Won't Be Erased" at 60

Halle Berry is speaking candidly about the marginalization women face as they age in Hollywood and society. The 59-year-old actress has adamantly refused to be "erased," instead turning her focus to a loud advocacy mission for women's health and menopause. She has launched Respin, a community aimed at redefining menopause and female longevity. Berry will next star opposite Chris Hemsworth in the upcoming film "Crime 101."

Key Points: Halle Berry on Aging, Menopause Mission & New Film

  • Defies Hollywood ageism
  • Advocates for menopause awareness
  • Launched community Respin
  • Stars in new film Crime 101
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"I am not going to allow myself to be erased": Halle Berry opens up on aging in Hollywood

Halle Berry speaks out against ageism in Hollywood, vows to be "louder than ever" about women's health and menopause as she approaches 60.

"I am not going to allow myself to be erased. - Halle Berry"

Washington DC, February 3

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has spoken candidly about aging in Hollywood and her determination to remain visible as she approaches 60, according to People.

Berry, 59, said she refuses to let age marginalize or erase her, calling her advocacy for women's health a defining part of her "second act."

"You get to this age where you feel like you're being marginalized, devalued. You feel it at work. You feel it from society," Berry said while discussing her role in the upcoming film Crime 101.

The film stars Berry opposite Chris Hemsworth, with the actress portraying a middle-aged insurance broker who leverages perceptions of beauty in high-stakes business settings.

"But I have adamantly decided I am not going to allow myself to be erased," Berry said. "That's why I'm on my menopause mission. I'm going to be louder than I have ever been."

Berry, who turns 60 in August, has increasingly used her platform to speak openly about menopause and women's health, including breaking taboos around physical changes such as vaginal dryness.

"Everything gets dry," she said, adding that open conversations can help remove shame and stigma.

"I'm almost 60. Fighting for women's health feels like a formidable cause for my second act," she added, according to People.

The actress has also launched Respin, a community focused on redefining menopause and female longevity. Berry previously revealed she was advised early on not to discuss menopause publicly for fear of being "put in a box," according to People.

However, she said embracing her age and redirecting her focus toward women's health has been deeply empowering.

Berry's upcoming film, Crime 101, is scheduled to release in theatres on February 13, according to People.

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's inspiring to see a star of her caliber use her platform this way. The pressure to stay young must be insane in Hollywood. Here in Bollywood too, actresses often disappear after a certain age unless they transition to "mother" roles. Good for her for fighting back.
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Aman W
While I admire her confidence, I feel the article focuses a lot on the struggle. At 59, she's a global icon, an Oscar winner, and still getting lead roles opposite Chris Hemsworth. That's not exactly being "erased." Many women face far worse invisibility in regular jobs.
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Shreya B
"Everything gets dry" – wow, she just said it! 😄 In our culture, such topics are hush-hush. My aunties would be scandalized. But this is real health talk we need. More power to her for her "menopause mission." Can't wait to see her in *Crime 101*.
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Michael C
Interesting to read this from an Indian context. The concept of a "second act" is powerful. In India, women often are expected to retreat into the background as grandmothers after a certain age. Berry is challenging that narrative globally. Good on her.
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Nisha Z
Her point about being advised not to discuss menopause for fear of being "put in a box" is so real. In any industry, speaking about women's health issues can get you pigeonholed. It takes guts to be this loud and clear. Hope her community Respin helps many.

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