Halle Berry: 'I should have married Muhammad Ali'

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, resplendent in a midnight blue dress and smile to match, stole the show at a star-studded fundraiser in Phoenix headlined by Muhammad Ali over the weekend.

She didn't steal the former boxing champ, however. With a wink and a smile of her own, Ali's wife, Lonnie, made sure of that, reports former USA TODAY staffer Greg Boeck.

Among the honorees at Celebrity Fight Night -- a gala event that raised $6.6 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center to bring its 17-year total to $72 million -- twice-wed Berry told the crowd, "I would have been better off not marrying all these other men. I should have married Muhammad Ali instead.''

Answered Lonnie: "Now, wait a minute.''

After her acceptance speech, Berry planted a major smooch on Ali. Also honored was Go Daddy CEO and founder Bob Parsons, who pledged $1 million to the center.

A live auction featured two donors who paid $400,000 each to have dinner with singer Reba McEntire at her Beverly Hills home and another donor who paid $400,000 to have dinner with entertainer Billy Crystal and actor Robert De Niro in New York. American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson and this year's Idol finalists were among the performers.

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Halle Berry: 'I should have married Muhammad Ali'

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, resplendent in a midnight blue dress and smile to match, stole the show at a star-studded fundraiser in Phoenix headlined by Muhammad Ali over the weekend.

She didn't steal the former boxing champ, however. With a wink and a smile of her own, Ali's wife, Lonnie, made sure of that, reports former USA TODAY staffer Greg Boeck.

Among the honorees at Celebrity Fight Night -- a gala event that raised $6.6 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center to bring its 17-year total to $72 million -- twice-wed Berry told the crowd, "I would have been better off not marrying all these other men. I should have married Muhammad Ali instead.''

Answered Lonnie: "Now, wait a minute.''

After her acceptance speech, Berry planted a major smooch on Ali. Also honored was Go Daddy CEO and founder Bob Parsons, who pledged $1 million to the center.

A live auction featured two donors who paid $400,000 each to have dinner with singer Reba McEntire at her Beverly Hills home and another donor who paid $400,000 to have dinner with entertainer Billy Crystal and actor Robert De Niro in New York. American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson and this year's Idol finalists were among the performers.

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Halle Berry's Joyous NAACP Image Awards Appearance

Halle Berry's Joyous NAACP Image Awards Appearance

Making for quite the celebratory start to the weekend, Halle Berry emerged as a big winner at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, CA on Friday night (March 4).

The 44-year-old actress made two trips to the podium at The Shrine Auditorium upon being selected as Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Motion Picture honoree for "Frankie and Alice" at the annual event.

With the awards show coming as Miss Berry has been immersed in a custody battle over daughter Nahla with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, the Oscar-winning actress told of her child-raising efforts, "It is just joy, it's joy. I wouldn't say it's the hardest work I do, I would say it's the best work I do."

Voicing her desire to be a proper role model for her growing girl, Halle added, "I hope she's proud of me. I'm sure she won't like everything I've done, but I hope she will appreciate that I dared to be myself and always did what I believed in. I hope those are qualities that I pass on to her."

 

 

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Halle Berry: 83rd Annual Academy Awards White Beauty

Halle Berry: 83rd Annual Academy Awards White Beauty

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Halle Berry always kills it in the fashion department, and she certainly certainly brought it on the 2011 Academy Award red carpet.

The Oscar-winning actress wore a showstopping, crystal-encrusted corset gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles by Marchesa. Simple makeup and large diamond earrings completed the look. Halle is on hand to present at this year’s ceremonies.

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Tinseltown Ladies Get the Pre-Oscar Partying Underway

Tinseltown Ladies Get the Pre-Oscar Partying Underway

As the Tinseltown movie stars ready for the grandest date in their calendar year, a bevy of lovely ladies gathered together for the Fourth Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party in West Hollywood, California on Friday night (February 25).

Presented by Perrier-Jouet while held at Soho House, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry looked stunning as she spent much of the evening alongside Women in Film President Cathy Schulman.

Joining Miss Berry were a trio of Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominees, as Amy Adams, Hailee Steinfeld and Melissa Leo were all in attendance.

Rounding out the guest list, "Private Practice" star Kate Walsh and former "House" actress Jennifer Morrison mingled amongst revelers at the swanky indoor/outdoor fete - which boasted a relaxed setting with comfy couches and chairs spread around well-manicured garden beds.

The Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party comes as the biggest names in show business ready for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, which will be airing live from The Kodak Theatre on Sunday, February 27th at 8PM ET on ABC.

 

 

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Halle Berry 'honoured in Beverly Hills'

Halle Berry has been honoured at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.

The actress was presented with the Lacoste Spotlight Award by Samuel L Jackson at a ceremony held on Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

"Halle looked radiant and seemed giddy on stage," a source told People.

"She stuck completely on topic of the event and didn't mention anything about her personal life, but she had a happy aura. She even skipped away from the podium when her speech was done, and gave Samuel L Jackson a big hug."

The insider went on to say that Berry was nearly mobbed by photographers while on the event's red carpet, adding: "Even as a veteran celebrity, she seemed overwhelmed by all of the madness surrounding her entrance.

"She posed for photos for several minutes before dashing inside to the cocktail hour."

Halle Berry 'honoured in Beverly Hills'

Halle Berry has been honoured at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.

The actress was presented with the Lacoste Spotlight Award by Samuel L Jackson at a ceremony held on Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

"Halle looked radiant and seemed giddy on stage," a source told People.

"She stuck completely on topic of the event and didn't mention anything about her personal life, but she had a happy aura. She even skipped away from the podium when her speech was done, and gave Samuel L Jackson a big hug."

The insider went on to say that Berry was nearly mobbed by photographers while on the event's red carpet, adding: "Even as a veteran celebrity, she seemed overwhelmed by all of the madness surrounding her entrance.

"She posed for photos for several minutes before dashing inside to the cocktail hour."

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