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Halle Berry Rebukes Ageism, Says She’s ‘More Valuable Than Ever’ Ahead of 60

She says her relationship with Van Hunt needs no marriage for validation.

Overview

  • In a new interview with The Times, Berry rejects shame over ageing and says society, not she, has the problem.
  • She calls ageing a privilege and argues Hollywood unfairly foregrounds women’s ages while men’s ages rarely define them.
  • Approaching her 60th birthday in August, she describes herself as wiser, smarter, stronger and more valuable than before.
  • Berry says compliments focused solely on her looks can feel diminishing after years of work on her craft.
  • She confirms a long-term relationship with musician Van Hunt, notes his proposal is on hold, and says marriage is not required to validate their bond.