Halle Berry recently opened up about drawing on her personal experiences with sexism, racism, and ageism while preparing for her new film Crime 101, starring alongside Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Berry explained that playing her character Sharon allowed her to channel frustrations she had faced in real life, making the role deeply personal. At one point, Sharon delivers a heated tirade against her boss, which Berry connected to a real-life moment on the set of X-Men 2. She revealed she confronted director Bryan Singer after an incident involving a stunt that injured Hugh Jackman, telling him where he could “go and how to get there.” Berry described it as one of the most empowering moments on set, with fellow cast members encouraging her to speak out, giving her a sense of justice and relief.

The incident, detailed in Alan Cumming’s memoir, allegedly involved Singer clashing with producer Tom DeSanto and a stunt being filmed without the coordinator present. While some reports claim Berry confronted Singer over unsafe working conditions, a representative for the director has denied that the incident occurred. Berry reflected that bringing real-life experiences to her role in Crime 101 allowed her voice to shine through on screen, blending personal authenticity with her character’s narrative. The experience underscores how Berry has navigated Hollywood challenges while turning them into a source of empowerment in her acting.