Halle Berry recently showcased her unapologetic confidence and wit in response to a social media troll.
The ever-radiant 57-year-old actress - perhaps best known for her roles in Catwoman and the X-Men series - found herself the subject of criticism after sharing a racy photograph of herself.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Berry shared the photo - which should her in nothing but her birthday suit, sipping a glass of wine while on a balcony. As you can probably expect, the post garnered massive attention, amassing over 20 million views and 285,000 likes.
In the photo, Berry's natural beauty was on full display, with her brown hair falling in soft waves and a makeup-free look that accentuated her ageless charm. She cleverly positioned herself behind balcony railings to maintain her modesty, while confidently captioning the image: "I do what I wanna do," accompanied by a red lip kiss emoji.
The post, unsurprisingly, attracted heaps of admiration from fans worldwide. One user exclaimed: "This woman is so drop-dead gorgeous," while another declared: "Now that's next level magnificent."
A third admirer noted Berry's enduring allure, hailing the star as the "sexiest woman alive for the last 30 years".
However, amidst the shower of praise, one Twitter user chose to take a disparaging tone, criticizing Berry for posting nudes in her 50s and suggesting she should be "chilling with the grandkids" instead.
"Imagine being in your 50s, still posting nudes for attention in menopause when you should be chilling with the grandkids. Aging with dignity is no longer a thing," the troll wrote.
Unfazed by the negativity, Berry retorted with a quirky, now-deleted tweet (per the Daily Mail): "Did you guys know the heart of a shrimp is located in its head?" This witty response not only showcased Berry's sense of humor but also highlighted her refusal to be shamed or dictated by societal expectations.
In a past interview with AARP back in 2022, Berry had openly discussed aging gracefully as a woman.
Emphasizing the depth of beauty beyond the physical, she said: "We're all going to get older. Our skin is going to shrivel up and we’re going to look different. I see things changing with my face and body, but I’ve never put all my eggs in that basket." Berry stressed the importance of inner beauty, life experiences, and personal growth over mere physical appearance.
"I’ve always known that beauty is deeper than the physical body you’re walking around in. That’s going to fade, and I refuse to become someone who just tries to hold onto a youthful face and not embrace what’s most important about being beautiful," she went on.
"How you live your life, how you give back to others, how you connect to people, how you strengthen your mind, body, and soul and nourish yourself, how you give in a meaningful way of yourself. The most beautiful people have something radiating inside."
"Women are told that when we reach a certain number, we’re no longer valuable. I believe the opposite. Society should look at us as jewels as we get older. Because the older women get, the more formidable we are," she concluded.
Berry's ability to embrace her age with grace, confidence, and a touch of humor continues to inspire many. As she rightly concludes, "The most beautiful people have something radiating inside." Berry's response to the troll and her views on aging reflect a woman who is comfortable in her own skin and unafraid to live life on her own terms.
