Halle Berry Calls Out Ageist Hollywood Sexism

Halle Berry recently called out the frequent references to her age, particularly when discussing her appearance, highlighting a perceived sexism in Hollywood. During a promotional event for her film "Crime 101," Berry participated in a fan comment reading segment. When a comment praised her for not aging and calling her gorgeous at 59, Berry noted the disparity in how her age is discussed compared to her male co-stars, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, who are also over 40.

Berry believes this focus on her age is indicative of a broader double standard in the entertainment industry, where women are often scrutinized for aging more than men. Hemsworth and Ruffalo, both in their 40s and 50s, do not face similar age-related commentary on their looks. Berry, who has openly embraced her post-50 life with confidence through social media posts and empowering statements, feels this trend perpetuates harmful beauty standards.

She has previously shared empowering messages, such as "We have to get older, but we don't have to get old," and has expressed a desire to live life on her own terms. Berry's willingness to address these issues directly, as demonstrated by her candid remarks and past interactions, reinforces her commitment to challenging ageism and sexism in Hollywood.