On Sunday night, Halle Berry captivated the red carpet at the Oscars 2025 in a dazzling, strapless Christian Siriano gown that seemed to shimmer with celestial brilliance. The gown, a true showstopper, was almost entirely adorned with intricately cut-out mirror embellishments, while sheer side panels gleamed with countless tiny crystals, casting a sparkling glow with each step she took.
Berry embraced the silver theme with her accessories as well, donning Pomellato Jewelry chain-link bracelets and rings, and adding a touch of opulence with two sparkling 18K rose gold diamond huggie earrings. Completing her enchanting ensemble were towering lucite heels that added an extra dash of glamour to her already captivating look.
The 58-year-old actress, known for her unforgettable role in "Never Let Go," will serve as a presenter during tonight's telecast, hosted by Conan O'Brien at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Berry has etched her name forever in Academy Awards history as the pioneering black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her mesmerizing performance in "Monster's Ball" in 2002.
Last year, the star made headlines by reusing the same Elie Saab dress from her historic win for the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab runway show — a poignant nod to her groundbreaking achievement, 22 years after the fact.
Since then, Berry has continued to steal the spotlight at prestigious award shows. In 2023, she wowed the red carpet in a Tamara Ralph white halter gown with a daring high slit and glittering champagne-colored rosettes, before making history once again by presenting the Best Actress award to Michelle Yeoh for her powerhouse performance in "Everything Everywhere All At Once." This emotional moment marked Yeoh as the second woman of color to win in this category after Berry.
In a September 2024 interview with Marie Claire, Berry expressed her disappointment that she remains the only black woman to have won this prestigious accolade. "I'm still eternally perplexed and saddened that no Black woman has followed in my footsteps to win that Best Actress Oscar," said the "Catwoman" actress. "And it's undoubtedly not for a lack of deserving talent."
This year, Cynthia Erivo finds herself nominated in the Best Actress category for the second time, having been previously recognized in 2019 for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in the biopic "Harriet." Now, the talented British actress is up for her role as Elphaba Thropp in the musical blockbuster "Wicked."
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: when Halle Berry takes to the stage, she will undoubtedly steal the show with her captivating presence and timeless elegance.
