Halle Berry marked her 60th birthday with a series of intimate and celebratory social media posts. The actress shared sizzling snaps alongside her fiancé, musician Van Hunt, showcasing a playful and confident persona.
In one notable image, Berry, who announced her engagement to Hunt in February, is seen wearing a red silk robe, sans bra, while sharing a kiss with her partner. Other photos captured her lounging playfully and enjoying treats like chocolate-covered strawberries and a mimosa.
"I feel stronger, smarter, wiser, more myself, more in control, I'm the best version of myself at the moment and I'm so glad that I'm still here and healthy," Berry shared in June about her perspective on aging. She views aging as a privilege and is unfazed by reaching the milestone of 60, stating that age is merely a feeling.
Advocacy and Health
Beyond her personal celebrations, Berry has become an advocate for menopause and perimenopause awareness. She has spoken openly about her personal experiences with symptoms such as brain fog and exhaustion, and her mission to combat the feeling of being marginalized or devalued in Hollywood as she enters this new decade.
"But I have adamantly decided I am not going to allow myself to be erased. That's why I'm on my menopause mission. I'm going to be louder than I have ever been," she told The Cut earlier this year.
Berry has adapted her lifestyle to manage her health, including adhering to a strict ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with diabetes at age 22. This dietary approach involves limiting carbohydrates and high-fat foods, and she has eliminated sugar and bread from her diet. Her meals typically consist of steak, lamb, chicken, eggs, and leafy greens.
Her fitness regimen includes strength training, yoga, cardio, and martial arts, which she follows five days a week. She has incorporated weightlifting into her routine, a shift from her previous focus on cardio, to build muscle mass.
Berry also attributes her youthful appearance and athleticism to genetics and her background as a gymnast. She has previously acknowledged the importance of consistent training and learning from various fitness professionals throughout her career.