Halle Berry Calls for More Black Best Actress Oscar Winners

Berry reflects on her historic 2002 win and expresses hope that Cynthia Erivo could break the two-decade gap at this year’s Academy Awards.

Halle Berry remains the only Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar, a milestone she achieved in 2002 for her role in 'Monster's Ball.'
Berry shared her frustration and hope for change during an appearance on Trevor Noah’s 'What Now?' podcast, calling for greater representation in the category.
Cynthia Erivo, nominated this year for her role in 'Wicked,' has the potential to become the second Black woman to win the award in the Oscars' 97-year history.
Since Berry’s win, only six Black women have been nominated for Best Actress, with no wins; Michelle Yeoh is the only other woman of color to win the category, in 2022.
Berry reflected on the challenges she faced even after her historic win, emphasizing the hard work required to navigate systemic barriers in Hollywood.