After 22 years,Hallestunned once again in the quintessential iconic Elie Saab gown she wore when she became the first Black woman to take home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the 2001 movieMonster’s Ball.
HighlightsHalle Berry re-wore her iconic 2002 Oscars gown at Elie Saab’s 45th anniversary in Saudi Arabia.Halle celebrated the designer with stars like Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez at the event.Berry shared her runway moment on Instagram, calling the Oscar win a life-changing event.
TheCatwomanstar sizzled in the striking gown, a sheer mesh creation with an intricate floral applique bodice and an asymmetrical, rich burgundy satin skirt.
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The gown’s upper bodice features strategically placed embroidered flowers and leaves that add an ethereal yet daring effect.
Taking to herInstagrampage on Thursday, Halle shared a video of her runway moment after the Saudi Arabia show.
She wrote in the caption: “There are some moments in life that just happen and they change our lives forever!
“Winning an Academy Award in my @eliesaabworld gown was one of those moments for me!”
“Thank you Mr. Saab for being a part of the tapestry of my life as we have been inextricably connected for 22 years now!
“It was my honor to celebrate you and your 1001 Seasons. Here’s wishing you many more glorious years of joy, creativity, and glamour!”
Famousfriends and fans flocked to celebrate Halle’s gorgeous look, as Fifth Harmony alumnus Lauren Jauregui commented with a heart-shaped-eyes smiley face and a red heart emoji.
An Instagram user wrote: “Let’s all say it: Halle Berry is THAT GIRL!”
She re-wore her iconic 2002 Oscars Elie Saab gown at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Tanzanian fashion model Flavia Matata added: “They dont make them like Halle anymore.”
“She literally put that designer on the award show scene with that dress and it’s my favorite of all time,” someone else penned.
A person shared: “A reminder that you CAN be the baddest in the game forever.”
American harpist Madison Calley exclaimed: “Been that girl still that girl.”
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“She never ages!” a netizen observed. “Just glides through the aging process with grace and beauty! FACE CARD NEVER DECLINES!!!!!”
Scandalstar Kerry Washington chimed in: “ICONIC.”
In 2002, Halle had a pixie cut, a signature look that she wore during the 1990s and early 2000s, according toPeople.
TheCleveland, Ohionative later revealed that it wasn’t until after she cut her long hair that she finally landed her first acting gig as Emily Franklin on the 1980s sitcomLiving Dolls.
The event took place on Wednesday (November 13)
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She toldInStylein 2023: “I think that was because the directors and producers actually saw me.”
Halle added: “Before that, I had long hair like every other girl like me. When I got this haircut, I felt like my best self.”
In the 2024 reprise of her Oscars look, the actress showcased a sleek high-top hairstyle, with her hair styled into a voluminous bun.
In its 96-year history, only 14 Black women have been nominated for the Oscars’ Best Actress category, with Halle being the only one to ever win,The Independentreported in September.
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Five Black men have won in the Best Actor category, while a handful ofBlack womenhave won in the Supporting Actress category, including Jennifer Hudson inDreamgirls(2006) and Lupita Nyong’o for12 Years A Slavein 2013, as perThe Independent.
“And it’s certainly not because there has been nobody deserving.”
She reportedly referred to Andra Day’s role as singer Billie Holiday in the 2021 movieThe United States vs Billie Holiday.
Halle became the first Black woman to take home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the 2001 movieMonster’s Ball
Halle also referred to Viola Davis’s portrayal of an influential blues singer in Ma Rainey’sBlack Bottom.
Since 1929, the Academy has awarded more than 3,000 statuettes across all Oscar categories, as stated on itsofficial website.
Of those, 63 have gone to African-American recipients, with a total of 69 winners, as some individuals have won multiple times.
In 2020, Halle toldVariety: “I wanted to believe it was so much bigger than me. It felt so much bigger than me, mainly because I knew others should have been there before me and they weren’t.”
She further revealed: “I thought Cynthia [Erivo] was going to do it last year. I thought Ruth [Negga] had a really good shoot at it too.
“I thought there were women that rightfully, arguably, could have, should have. I hoped they would have, but why it hasn’t gone that way. I don’t have the answer.”
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