What is Halle Berry's net worth?
Halle Berry is an accomplished American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen with a net worth of $90 million. She initially caught the public's eye in beauty pageants, becoming Miss Teen All-American in 1985, Miss Ohio in 1986, and the first African-American runner-up at the Miss USA pageant in the same year. Despite her non-winning status, she made history by becoming the first African-American to compete in the Miss World pageant.
Following her success in pageants, Halle moved to Chicago and then New York to pursue a career in modeling and acting. She landed roles in television series like 'Living Dolls,' 'Amen,' 'A Different World,' and 'Knots Landing.' Her transition to film began with Spike Lee's 'Jungle Fever,' launching a prolific career in both cinema and television. Berry gained fame starring in movies such as 'The Last Boy Scout,' 'Boomerang,' 'The Flintstones,' 'Bulworth,' and 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.'
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Her role in 'Monster's Ball' earned her an Oscar, and she cemented her place in Hollywood with appearances in the 'X-Men' franchise and 'Frankie & Alice.' She continues to thrive in the industry, with recent projects including 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,' 'Bruised,' 'Moonfall,' and 'The Mothership.'
Early Life
Born Maria Hally Berry on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, she legally changed her first name to Halle at age five, inspired by Halle's Department Store. Raised solely by her mother after her parents' divorce, Berry began participating in beauty pageants during the early 1980s. She won Miss Teen All American and Miss Ohio USA in 1985 and became the first runner-up in the 1986 Miss USA Pageant. That same year, she claimed first place in the Miss USA World Beauty Pageant.
In 1989, Berry shifted her focus from modeling to acting, landing a role on the ABC sitcom 'Living Dolls.' In 1991, she starred in 'Jungle Fever,' directed by Spike Lee. By the mid-1990s, Berry emerged as one of Hollywood's top actors, earning $1 million for her role in 'Executive Decision' in 1996. In 2000, she debuted as Storm in the 'X-Men' film franchise, appearing in a total of four installments.
Swordfish Salary
Halle Berry was initially offered $2 million to star in the film 'Swordfish' alongside Hugh Jackman and John Travolta. Legend has it, she initially agreed to a topless scene but later hesitated. To retain the scene, Warner Brothers increased her salary by $500,000, making her total pay for the film $2.5 million.
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Other Salaries
For her Academy Award-winning role in 'Monster's Ball,' Berry accepted a smaller paycheck of $600,000. She then earned $4 million for 'Die Another Day' and $6 million for 'Gothika' in 2003. In 2004, she received her highest single-film paycheck of $14 million (equivalent to $19 million today) for starring in 'Catwoman.' Throughout the 2000s, Berry consistently earned $10-12 million per major film role, making her one of the highest-paid actresses of that decade.
Awards
Berry has accumulated multiple awards over her illustrious career. Her portrayal of Dorothy Dandridge in 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge' earned her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for 'Monster's Ball' and was nominated for a BAFTA award in 2001. Berry also made history as the first African-American actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. For 'Frankie & Alice,' she won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and the PRISM Award for Performance in a Feature Film in 2011.
Revlon Deal
Halle Berry signed her first endorsement deal with Revlon in 1996, renewing it in 2004. Following her Oscar win, she demanded an increase in her annual pay from $3 million to $5 million. Today, her earnings from Revlon alone likely exceed $10 million per year.
Personal Life
Berry's personal life has been a subject of public interest. She married baseball player David Justice in 1993, but they divorced in 1997. From 2001 to 2005, she was married to musician Eric Benét. She dated Canadian model Gabriel Aubry from 2005 to 2010, and they have one child together. Berry married actor Olivier Martinez in 2013, and they have one child. However, they divorced in 2016. In 2020, Berry began dating Grammy-winning musician Van Hunt.
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Gabriel Aubry Divorce
In 2014, a judge ruled that Berry must pay over $16,000 a month in child support to her ex, Gabriel Aubry, for their daughter Nahla until she turns 19. Additionally, Berry was ordered to pay $115,000 in retroactive child support and Aubry's legal fees. She is also responsible for Nahla's school tuition, with healthcare costs split between the parents. The custody battle was contentious, even involving a physical altercation between Aubry and Berry's then-husband, Olivier Martinez. They ultimately agreed to share equal custody of Nahla.
Olivier Martinez Divorce
Berry's divorce from Olivier Martinez took seven years to finalize, despite their marriage lasting only three years. In August 2023, they settled with an agreement that Berry would pay Martinez $8,000 per month in support. She also agreed to pay 4.3% of all income above $2 million per year and will cover healthcare, therapy, and school tuition for their son, Maceo. They share joint custody of Maceo.
Real Estate
In 2004, Halle Berry purchased an 5,000 square foot oceanfront mansion in Malibu for $8.5 million. Located within the exclusive Malibu Cove Colony, the three-bedroom home features 60 feet of beach frontage and was listed in October 2023 for $18 million. In 2006, Berry bought a home in Los Angeles for $5.995 million from actor Frankie Muniz. Today, this property is likely worth around $10 million.
