At 58 years old, Halle Berry is proving that age is just a number. The Oscar-winning actress recently stunned onlookers at the opening of her new Netflix film, The Union, by donning a jaw-dropping sheer dress that left little to the imagination.
Berry’s co-star, Mark Wahlberg, was quick to praise the actress, saying that she’s the only one who could “pull that off.” And while the daring ensemble sparked some controversy online, with critics suggesting Berry was “low class” for “hugging” a married man while “dressed like that,” the star herself had a simple explanation: “Because I can, goddamn.”
The Union, which premiered on Netflix on August 16, is a comedy thriller that sees Berry and Wahlberg playing longtime friends who find themselves caught up in the high-stakes world of espionage. Wahlberg, 53, portrays a blue-collar construction worker named Mike, who is recruited by his high school sweetheart, played by Berry, to embark on a thrilling adventure.
Expressing her excitement to finally share the screen with her friend of about 30 years, Berry tells The Hollywood Reporter, “When this happened, I thought, ‘wow, this is the thing I didn’t know that I needed.’ I’ve known Mark forever and a day, and it was a joyous experience. It was fun,” she says. “It was like going home in a way.”
Wahlberg, who is no stranger to action-oriented roles, is full of praise for his co-star’s physicality and ability to convincingly portray a covert operative. “She is in incredible shape, and you don’t have to worry about her being believable in those situations,” he tells Entertainment Tonight.
The actor also gushes about his longtime friend, saying, “I’ve always been a huge fan of her and an admirer of her work. Doing anything with Halle is very easy but also an absolute joy.” He continues, “Pretty much any guy or gal would do anything to win her over, so it was certainly easy when it came to me basically following her like a puppy.”
Two days before her 58th birthday, Berry graced the red carpet for the opening of The Union in a daring look that left little to the imagination. The actress appeared in a long-sleeve black, sheer dress with lace embellishments, a bold choice that showcased her toned physique.
When asked by the Hollywood Reporter why she chose such a revealing ensemble, Berry’s response was both confident and unapologetic: “Because I can, goddamn.”
Wahlberg fully endorses his co-star’s decision, stating, “Nobody else can pull that off but Halle Berry.”
Berry was accompanied on the red carpet by her 16-year-old daughter, Nahla, who was excited to meet her mother’s co-star, Wahlberg. “Well, I got cool points when I introduced my daughter to Mark, because she loves Daddy’s Home,” Berry tells People. “That’s one of her favorite movies. So when I got to introduce her to Mark, I think it was the first time in my whole career where she said ‘Oh, you know Mark Wahlberg? Okay you’re cool.'”
Wahlberg, who was joined by his wife Rhea Durham and their three children, was all smiles as he posed for photos with Berry and her daughter.
While Berry’s confidence and unapologetic attitude were praised by many, her daring red carpet look also sparked some controversy online. Some critics suggested that the sheer dress “cheapened” the actress, with one fan writing, “She is in incredible shape! Good for her! But this look cheapens her, not classy. Sorry, not sorry.”
Others went so far as to call the dress “low class,” with one commenter writing, “Low class hugging him dressed like that and he’s married.”
However, many fans rushed to defend the actress, with one writing, “If I had her body at her age, [I] would dress the same,” and another adding, “She looks amazing. What is wrong with people?”
At 58 years old, Halle Berry is proving that she’s not only a talented actress but also a true icon of ageless beauty. Her ability to maintain a jaw-dropping physique and confidently rock a sheer dress on the red carpet is a testament to her dedication to fitness and self-care.
As Wahlberg aptly puts it, “Nobody else can pull that off but Halle Berry.” And the actress herself is unapologetic about her choice, embracing her age and her body with a sense of empowerment and self-assurance that is truly inspiring.
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Halle Berry’s appearance at the opening of The Union has certainly captured the attention of the public, with her daring sheer dress and undeniable chemistry with co-star Mark Wahlberg sparking a flurry of reactions both positive and negative.
However, the Oscar-winning actress remains unfazed, confidently declaring that she can wear whatever she wants because she can. At 58 years old, Berry is proving that age is just a number and that true beauty and confidence come from within.
As she celebrates her birthday and the release of her latest film, Halle Berry is undoubtedly a shining example of what it means to embrace one’s age, own one’s body, and unapologetically live life on one’s own terms.
