Halle Berry began her career as a model, earning the title of Miss Ohio USA and becoming the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. Her acting breakthrough came in 1992 with the romantic comedy Boomerang, opposite Eddie Murphy. She made history in 2002 by becoming the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance in Monster's Ball. Berry's career has been marked by both critical acclaim and box office success, solidifying her status as one of Hollywood's leading actresses.
