Halle Berry Owns Midlife: Menopause, Crime 101, and Gavin Newsom

In a candid interview, Halle Berry discusses aging with pride, her menopause‑care platform Respin, and why she’s choosing midlife storylines for onscreen roles like the thriller Crime 101. She reflects on a decades‑long career, notes how Oscar success didn’t erase stereotyping of Black actresses, and details her personal journey of healing and empowerment. Berry also recounts publicly challenging Gavin Newsom over vetoed menopause legislation, signaling she won’t stay quiet about women’s health and political leadership, while outlining future projects and a desire to keep telling nuanced stories about women in midlife.