Halle Berry embodies a steadfast commitment to her craft, pushing her body to its physical limits for each role. In a candid Netflix conversation with her fellow The Union star, Mark Wahlberg, the actress divulged a staggering tally of her action-packed past, revealing that she has suffered at least ten bone-crushing injuries and endured three instances of being "knocked out cold."
"From a shattered arm to twice-broken ribs – a double whammy one time and a trio another – I've even fractured my tailbone, two toes, and my middle finger," Berry recounted, her words painting a vivid picture of dedication and perseverance. The tally adds up to an astonishing decade of broken bones, a testament to her unwavering passion for her art.
And her list of challenges doesn't end there. The Monsters Ball star further confessed to having been rendered unconscious three separate times, a testament to the extreme lengths she goes to bring her characters to life.
While Wahlberg's own recount of injuries might seem less harrowing, it still holds its own share of grit: "A torn meniscus, a dislocated shoulder, and my ego bruised more times than I can count," he joked, lightening the mood with his characteristic humor.
Diving deeper into her experiences, Berry shared insights from her portrayal of a free diver in Dark Tide, a 2012 thriller that pushed her boundaries even further. "Holding my breath for almost two and a half minutes felt like an eternity," she recalled, her words echoing the sheer intensity of the feat.
Lastly, reminiscing about her iconic role as Storm in the X-Men franchise, Berry recounted spending countless hours suspended in the air, tethered to wires. "Storm was always soaring high in the sky," she said, her voice laced with nostalgia. "It felt like the crew had taken a lunch break and forgotten about me, such was the duration of my airborne confinement."
In The Union, Berry shines as Roxanne, a secret agent who rekindles a flame with her former high school sweetheart, Mike (Wahlberg), enlisting him in a perilous intelligence mission. Set to premiere on Netflix on August 16th, the film promises to showcase Berry's unyielding dedication and extraordinary talent, once again pushing the boundaries of what's possible on screen.
