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Halle Berry Still Owns Iconic Bond Bikini
19 Feb
Summary
- Halle Berry confirmed she kept the orange bikini from Die Another Day.
- She discussed the difficulty of choosing the iconic bikini and belt.
- Berry stated studios were hesitant to fund a Jinx spin-off due to cost.
Halle Berry recently confirmed that she still possesses the memorable orange bikini worn in the 2002 James Bond movie, Die Another Day. During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the 59-year-old actress stated she indeed kept the striking two-piece swimsuit.
Discussing the creation of the Jinx character's look, Berry told Vogue in 2021 that extensive effort went into selecting the perfect bikini and belt. She acknowledged a shared understanding that the ensemble might become iconic due to its presence in a Bond film.
Berry also voiced disappointment regarding the studio's reluctance to greenlight a James Bond spin-off centered on her character, Jinx. She explained in a 2020 Variety interview that MGM was hesitant about the $80 million budget, stating that the industry wasn't ready to invest such a sum in a Black female action lead.
In addition to her film career, Berry maintains a rigorous health and fitness regimen, recently sharing that she feels stronger than ever in her late fifties. She attributes her vitality to practices like red light therapy, gym workouts, a sugar-free diet, and a cocktail of vitamins and supplements.




