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Halle Berry's Still The Only Black Woman To Win A “Best Actress” Oscar, And She's Not Okay With It
Halle Berry made history when she took home the Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar for her role in the 2001 film Monster’s Ball. But two decades later, she’s still the only Black woman to hold the title, and she’s not happy about it.
Halle won the prestigious award during the 74th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on March 24, 2002. The notable win goes down in history not only for breaking barriers but also for her memorable reaction.
“Oh my God,” Halle said during her acceptance speech. “Oh my God. I’m sorry. This moment is so much bigger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. It’s for the women that stand beside me, Jada Pinkett, Angela Bassett, Vivica Fox.”
“And it’s for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened. Thank you. I’m so honored. I’m so honored. And I thank the Academy for choosing me to be the vessel for which His blessing might flow.”
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