Monday 23 December 2013

Halle Berry stylishly conceals figure while on beach stroll with daughter and friends just two months after son's birth

Halle Berry stylishly conceals figure while on beach stroll with daughter and friends just two months after son's birth

Halle Berry was back on the beach Saturday just two months after giving birth to son Maceo, cleverly hiding her body in sophisticated, loose-fitting clothing in neutral tones.
The 47-year-old mother-of-two looked remarkably relaxed and well-rested for someone with an infant at home as she strolled with daughter Nahla, five, an adult friend and another little girl.
Halle took audiences' breath away as a Bond girl in 2002's Die Another Day when she emerged from the ocean wearing a skimpy orange two-piece swimsuit. But she chose a more demure look for this weekend's outing on the sand in front of her Malibu home, baring just her lower legs and decolletage.
Shapely new mom: Halle Berry wore loose fitting clothes to conceal her post-baby body
Shapely new mom: Halle Berry wore loose fitting clothes to conceal her post-baby body
Comfy stroll: Halle enjoyed a walk on the beach with daughter Nahla, a friend and another child
Comfy stroll: Halle enjoyed a walk on the beach with daughter Nahla, a friend and another child
The barefoot Halle wore a soft, gray scoop-neck top with bat wings over a long, black skirt with an asymmetrical hem. 
Oversized glasses covered her face and she wore her signature close-cropped hair covered with a black and gray slouchy knit hat. 
Her famous curves were still on display as she turned her side to the camera and her flawless skin positively glowed.
Nahla was adorable in pink, printed pajamas and her hair in pigtails.
Sun and sand: Halle and Nahal, with friends, enjoyed the beach outside their Malibu home
Sun and sand: Halle and Nahal, with friends, enjoyed the beach outside their Malibu home
Sunkissed: Halle may not be bikini-ready but she looked radiant nonetheless
Sunkissed: Halle may not be bikini-ready but she looked radiant nonetheless
Sunkissed: Halle may not be bikini-ready but she looked radiant nonetheless
Building castles: The doting moms observed while the kids made sand sculptures
Building castles: The doting moms observed while the kids made sand sculptures
Halle wed French actor Olivier Martinez, 47, in in a private ceremony in Vallery, France, in July. Big sister Nahla's father is Halle's ex-boyfriend, model Gabriel Aubry.
During her pregnancy, Halle revealed that she was thrilled to be expecting again, having previously called the conception a 'miracle' due to the fact that she is in her mid-forties.
Saturday's sandy stroll was the third time this month the Oscar winner has been spotted in the public eye since Maceo's arrival. 
Girl time: Halle and her crew looked relaxed and happy
Girl time: Halle and her crew looked relaxed and happy
On December 9, she and Olivier took Nahla to see a live stage performance of The Lion King at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, where the actress wore muliple layers of unstructured clothing.
She gave a much better glimpse of her svelte frame as she picked up some groceries at West Hollywood's Bristol Farms on Thursday, wearing a tight light grey midi-dress with a gathered black tank over the top.
Olivier joined the Monster's Ball actress in Los Angeles on Sunday as he was snapped stylishly arriving at LAX.
Still glowing: Halle looked gorgeous as always while grocery shopping last week
Still glowing: Halle looked gorgeous as always while grocery shopping last week
Looking lovely: Halle draped her body in draped clothing for an outing to the market on December 13
Looking lovely: Halle draped her body in draped clothing for an outing to the market on December 13
Looking lovely: Halle draped her body in draped clothing for an outing to the market on December 13
The French actor wore a black leather jacket, dark jeans and grey shirt as he walked through the airport.
After the holidays, it's right back to work for the stunning beauty.
She begins filming the TV series Extant early in the New Year.
Stylish landing: Halle's husband Olivier Martinez landed at LAX on Sunday, wearing a black leather jacket, grey tee and dark jeans
Stylish landing: Halle's husband Olivier Martinez landed at LAX on Sunday, wearing a black leather jacket, grey tee and dark jeans

She will play an astronaut trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that change the course of history.
The series is being made in partnership with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, which made last summer's surprise hit for CBS, Under the Dome.
She's also getting ready to step behind the camera as she executive produces miniseries Hannibal, which is being developed for the History Channel.


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Friday 13 December 2013

New mom Halle Berry shows off her trim figure in summery ensemble less than 10 weeks after giving birth

New mom Halle Berry is back to her Bond girl best as she shows off her trim figure in summery ensemble less than 10 weeks after giving birth

She gave birth just shy of 10 weeks ago and already Halle Berry appears to be back to her trim and toned pre-pregnancy figure.
After stepping out in layers of baggy clothes on Saturday night for the first time since welcoming son Maceo Robert Martinez into the world on October 5, the Oscar-winner gave a much better glimpse of her svelte frame as she picked up some groceries at West Hollywood's Bristol Farms on Thursday.
The 47-year-old shed her winter woollies as she embraced the sunshine in a tight light grey midi-dress worn as a skirt, with a gathered black tank over the top.
Bouncing back: Halle Berry showed off her amazing post-baby body less than 10 weeks after giving birth as she picked up some groceries from Bristol Farms in West Hollywood on Thursday
Bouncing back: Halle Berry showed off her amazing post-baby body less than 10 weeks after giving birth as she picked up some groceries from Bristol Farms in West Hollywood on Thursday
While even side-on the actress appeared not to have any trace of a belly, she wisely chose the baggy, draped top for its figure-disguising qualities.
The mom-of-two looked relaxed and fairly well-rested on the casual outing despite having a newborn at home.
She donned comfy flip flops and wore large brown aviators over her no-doubt tired eyes, while she chose to forgo a bulky handbag and simply clutched her car keys and wallet in her spare hand while carrying her bag of goodies in the other.
Disappearing act: Even side-on the new mom showed no traces of a belly, though she wisely chose a black top with gathered detail to disguise any remaining lumps and bumps
Disappearing act: Even side-on the new mom showed no traces of a belly, though she wisely chose a black top with gathered detail to disguise any remaining lumps and bumps
Disappearing act: Even side-on the new mom showed no traces of a belly, though she wisely chose a black top with gathered detail to disguise any remaining lumps and bumps
The star appeared to be wearing little to no make-up, though her complexion was flawless as ever.
Her short cropped brunette tresses were worn in a sleek style that fell down low in a sideswept fringe over her left eye.
Halle has a lot to celebrate this Christmas, with a new husband and baby joining five-year-old daughter Nahla from her previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry.
Natural beauty: The 47-year-old looked flawless despite wearing little to no make-up, while she embraced the sunshine in her light grey midi-dress that was worn as a skirt, flip flops and large brown aviator shades
Natural beauty: The 47-year-old looked flawless despite wearing little to no make-up, while she embraced the sunshine in her light grey midi-dress that was worn as a skirt, flip flops and large brown aviator shades
The X-Men star wed French actor Olivier Martinez, 47, in a private ceremony in Vallery, France on July 13 - less than three months before the couple welcomed their first child together.
The new mom was likely eager to quickly regain her figure following the birth of her son, with new series Extant set to begin filming early in the New Year.
She's also getting ready to step behind the camera as she executive produces miniseries Hannibal, which is being developed for the History Channel.
Something to smile about: The Oscar-winner has a lot to celebrate this Christmas, having married actor Olivier Martinez in July before welcoming their first child together, son Maceo, in October, who joins five-year-old Nahla
Something to smile about: The Oscar-winner has a lot to celebrate this Christmas, having married actor Olivier Martinez in July before welcoming their first child together, son Maceo, in October, who joins five-year-old Nahla


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Wednesday 11 December 2013

Halle To Produce Hannibal Epic



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Halle Berry has become the latest star to tackle the story of Hannibal as the producer of a new mini-series about the 264 B.C. African military leader.
The Oscar winner has teamed up with History channel and A+E Studios executives to adapt the story for the small screen.
She says, "Hannibal was not only the greatest African general to ever live, he may have been the greatest general, period. His story is an intricate and captivating ride and I’m thrilled to get this project off the ground with our partners at History."
The project will chart the future general's upbringing in Carthage and his efforts in the Second Punic War, during which he led his nation against Rome.
Alexander Siddig previously portrayed Hannibal on the small screen and Victor Mature portrayed the general on the big screen in 1959, while Vin Diesel has been attempting to get a Hannibal project off the ground for years.

Monday 9 December 2013

Halle Berry debuts her incredibly slender post-pregnancy figure in tight trousers as she steps out for first time since giving birth to son just weeks ago

That was quick! Halle Berry debuts her incredibly slender post-pregnancy figure in tight trousers as she steps out for first time since giving birth to son just weeks ago

She hasn't been seen since giving birth to her son at the start of October.
But Halle Berry stepped back into the public eye on Saturday night, and she looked better than ever.
The actress debuted her very slender post-pregnancy figure as she took daughter Nahla to see a live stage performance of The Lion King at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood along with husband Olivier Martinez. 
The big reveal: Halle Berry showed off her post-pregnancy figure for the first time on Saturday night as she went to a stage performance of The Lion King with her husband Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla
The big reveal: Halle Berry showed off her post-pregnancy figure for the first time on Saturday night as she went to a stage performance of The Lion King with her husband Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla
In superhuman form, the 47-year-old appears to have pinged right back into shape, showing off her slim frame in a pair of tight-fitting black trousers.
She did, however, cover up her top half, teaming the bottoms with a baggy grey sweater worn underneath a patchwork cape complete with hood. 
She accessorised with a pair of MANGO black wedge suede sneakers with four leather straps and a black clutch bag.
With minimal makeup on her complexion, the new mother glowed as she and her family made their way through the sea of audience members.
French actor Olivier, also 47, was seen carrying a sleepy Nahla, who was dozing off on her step father's shoulder. 
Glowing and gorgeous: The new mother was glowing as she and Olivier made their way through the crowd with a sleepy Nahla
Glowing and gorgeous: The new mother was glowing as she and Olivier made their way through the crowd with a sleepy Nahla
Winter wardrobe: Halle showed off her slender legs in tight trousers, but covered up her top half with a baggy grey sweater and patchwork cape
Winter wardrobe: Halle showed off her slender legs in tight trousers, but covered up her top half with a baggy grey sweater and patchwork cape 
The couple no doubt left their newborn at home with a caretaker as they enjoyed the family night out.
The Oscar winning actress gave birth to her baby boy in Los Angeles two months ago.
It is the first child for Halle and Olivier, with the Die Another Day star sharing five-year-old Nahla with ex-fiancé Gabriel Aubry.
E! Online reported at the time of the birth that Halle had delivered her bundle of joy at Cedars Sinai Hospital, where countless celebrity children have been born over the years.
Ready to pop: This is the first time Halle has been seen since the birth of her son. The last time she was pictured was on October 4, the day before she delivered her baby boy
Ready to pop: This is the first time Halle has been seen since the birth of her son. The last time she was pictured was on October 4, the day before she delivered her baby boy
The delivery came just a day after the Catwoman star had been spotted out in West Hollywood at restaurant Rivabella, looking ready to pop in a sheer shirt covering her huge bump.
During her pregnancy, Halle revealed that she was thrilled to be expecting again, having previously called the conception a 'miracle' due to her older age.
As for the first-time dad, the Parisian S.W.A.T. actor told People: 'My son will remain an American, but I will remain French,' he explained. 'I remain a Frenchman in America, but I adapt to American culture.'
In no time: Halle appears to have shed her baby weight in superhuman time
In no time: Halle appears to have shed her baby weight in superhuman time
In no time: Halle appears to have shed her baby weight in superhuman time 
Halle and Olivier were married in a stunning ceremony in Vallery, France, in July, where she wore a beautiful Jenny Packham gown.
The Monster's Ball Oscar winner was previously married to baseball player David Justice in the early 1990s and to singer Eric Benét in the early 2000s.
While motherhood is obviously the only thing on her mind right now, the actress recently signed on to star in a serialised drama coming to CBS next summer called Extant, a 13-episode thriller.
She will play an astronaut trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that change the course of history.
The series is being made in partnership with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, which made last summer's surprise hit for CBS, Under the Dome.
Baby makes four: Halle and Olivier are pictured after tying the knot in France back in July
Baby makes four: Halle and Olivier are pictured after tying the knot in France back in July 


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Monday 25 November 2013

Olivier Martinez and stepdaughter Nahla are involved in minor fender bender

Olivier Martinez and stepdaughter Nahla
are involved in minor fender bender... but the actor laughs it off as everyone walks away unharmed

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Olivier Martinez has been busy playing the doting dad to stepdaughter Nahla while new wife Halle Berry takes some time out of the spotlight following the October 5 birth of the couple's son.
But the new father no doubt gave himself a bit of a shock when he was involved in a minor fender bender in a supermarket car park in Los Angeles on Sunday with the five-and-a-half-year-old in the car.
The French actor was dropping the youngster off with friends when his SUV was sideswiped by another four wheel drive at Ralph's in Studio City.
Damn Sunday drivers! Olivier Martinez found himself in a minor fender bender on Sunday when he was sideswiped by another SUV as he was dropping stepdaughter Nahla off with friends in a Ralph's car park
Damn Sunday drivers! Olivier Martinez found himself in a minor fender bender on Sunday when he was sideswiped by another SUV as he was dropping stepdaughter Nahla off with friends in a Ralph's car park

Close call: The rear left door of the 47-year-old's white SUV took the brunt of the impact, which appeared to be the side of the car Nahla was sitting on
Close call: The rear left door of the 47-year-old's white SUV took the brunt of the impact, which appeared to be the side of the car Nahla was sitting on
Though no-one was hurt and the damage was only minimal, the 47-year-old and the female driver of the other car diligently swapped insurance information and took photos on their mobile phones before going their separate ways.
In fact, once he had evaluated the damage and checked to make sure Nahla was safe and sound, the Taking Lives star laughed off the incident, even sharing a joke with the blonde, who was appearing concerned and a little flustered.
That's gonna cost you: The French actor and the blonde driver of the other car both got out and surveyed the damage, which appeared not to have been the star's fault
That's gonna cost you: The French actor and the blonde driver of the other car both got out and surveyed the damage, which appeared not to have been the star's fault

Not as bad as it looked: Both parties took photos on their camera phones and exchanged insurance details before going their separate ways, though the damage only appeared to be very minor
Not as bad as it looked: Both parties took photos on their camera phones and exchanged insurance details before going their separate ways, though the damage only appeared to be very minor
It's unclear whether or not she was aware that she had hit an A-lister, as Olivier was dressed down for the outing and somewhat unrecognisable with his greying locks and facial hair.
The star was wearing cuffed jeans, brown shoes, a bright orange Broncos Super Bowl T-shirt and black leather jacket, while he partially obscured his face under a navy blue baseball cap.
When all the commotion settled, little Nahla, who is Halle's daughter with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, was taken from the scene by the family friend.
Good guy: The new father, who welcomed son Matteo with wife Halle Berry on October 5, helped the other driver look over her car as she seemed a little concerned and flustered over the whole ordeal
Good guy: The new father, who welcomed son Matteo with wife Halle Berry on October 5, helped the other driver look over her car as she seemed a little concerned and flustered over the whole ordeal
No hard feelings: The A-lister was able to laugh off the incident as he reassured the blonde-haired woman with a friendly pat on the shoulder
No hard feelings: The A-lister was able to laugh off the incident as he reassured the blonde-haired woman with a friendly pat on the shoulder

The cutie looked sweet in brown and blue patterned pants, a black jacket and beige boots, while she wore her corkscrew curls up in a simple bun.
Halle, 47, has yet to be seen since welcoming son Matteo less than two months ago, likely waiting until she's in fighting fit form before she subjects herself to public scrutiny, much like Kim Kardashian did following the June birth of daughter North.
Safe and sound: The five-year-old youngster was escorted from the vehicle by the family friend following the scary accident, though she didn't appear to have been hurt at all
Safe and sound: The five-year-old youngster was escorted from the vehicle by the family friend following the scary accident, though she didn't appear to have been hurt at all

Precious cargo: The little girl, who is Halle's daughter with Gabriel Aubry, was undoubtedly Olivier's number-one priority as he was quick to ensure she was OK before dealing with the fellow driver
Precious cargo: The little girl, who is Halle's daughter with Gabriel Aubry, was undoubtedly Olivier's number-one priority as he was quick to ensure she was OK before dealing with the fellow driver


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Wednesday 6 November 2013

Halle Berry’s Perfume: Win An Autographed Bottle Of Exotic Jasmine at Hollywood Life

Halle Berry’s Perfume: Win An Autographed Bottle Of Exotic Jasmine

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Yes, an autographed bottle of Halle Berry’s new perfume could be yours! Keep reading to find out how YOU could enter for a chance to WIN!

Congratulations to Halle Berry on the birth of her son! To welcome the baby boy, HollywoodLife.com is giving one lucky reader a bottle of Halle’s newest Eau de Parfum, Exotic Jasmine by Halle Berry. Don’t miss out on this awesome giveaway — enter below for a chance to win!

Halle Berry’s Exotic Jasmine Perfume — How To Win It

One lucky HollywoodLife.com reader will receive a bottle of Halle’s newest perfume, which features the delectable scent jasmine! We want our readers to love what they’re wearing — and we’re OBSESSED with this new fragrance! Any woman could spray this on and feel sexy and confident — just like Halle!
This modern day fragrance will captivate your senses and leave you feeling beautiful. Halle created the perfect feminine scent that is light and sensual — the perfect combination for any woman.
“I’m enjoying such a beautiful, pure moment in my life,” explains Halle. “Jasmine is such a timeless, beautiful floral note, and I loved the way the perfumer interpreted it as a modern take on a classic ingredient. I wanted this fragrance to be a reflection of, beautiful, yet empowered femininity.” Well Halle, you sure did capture that powerful essence in this perfume!
Not only is this jasmine scent one of our absolute favorites — the bottle we’re giving away is SIGNED by Halle herself! Not only will you smell great, but you can keep the autographed bottle as a treasured memento!
We sure can’t get enough of this perfume — enter below for your chance to win this signed bottle of Halle’s perfume. Good luck, HollywoodLifers!

Monday 4 November 2013

Jewel thief Halle Berry was destined to portray arrested again, at 83

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The aged jewel thief Halle Berry was once billed to play in a biopic has been arrested again in California. Doris Payne, 83, was back behind bars on Wednesday (30Oct13) after allegedly stealing a ring from a store in Palm Desert. She was arrested on Tuesday (29Oct13) on suspicion of felony larceny after allegedly trying to leave a Riverside County jewellery store with a ring she hadn't paid for on 21 October (13). Payne, who is the subject of the documentary The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne, has been jailed in several states. She has confessed to stealing gems in New York, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Monte Carlo and Tokyo. She was sentenced to 16 months in prison after pleading no contest to stealing a $16,000 (£10,700) ring from a Santa Monica, California store in 2011 and a further five years for nabbing a ring from a Macy's store in San Diego, California the same year. Halle Berry was attached to portray the international jewel thief in the movie Who is Doris Payne?. Reports suggest the Oscar winner is still attached to the project, but it has yet to start filming.

Tuesday 29 October 2013

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST - Official Trailer (2014)

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST - Official Trailer (2014)

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The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original "X-Men" film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from "X-Men: First Class," in an epic battle that must change the past -- to save our future.

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Action-packed clip shows glimpses of Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and Magneto's growing strength


A new teaser for X-Men: Days of Future Past has been released, showing mutants old and new.
The short clip, which was premiered on Vine, shows the return of favourites like Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, Halle Berry's Storm and Sir Patrick Stewart's Professor Charles Xavier.
Newer additions to the franchise, including Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique and Nicholas Hoult as fellow blue-skinned mutant Beast, also get flashed up.
James McAvoy can be seen briefly as a young Charles Xavier, with Michael Fassbender also appearing as an increasingly powerful Magneto.
A new full-length trailer for the prequel/sequel will be unveiled on Tuesday 29 October, following a Twitter chat with director Bryan Singer the day before.
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'Looper' child star to play Halle Berry's son in Spielberg TV series

'Looper' child star to play Halle Berry's son in Spielberg TV series

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Looper star Pierce Gagnon has joined Halle Berry's new TV series.

Extant - exec produced by Steven Spielberg - will star Oscar winner Berry as an astronaut who returns home after a year in outer space.

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Child actor Gagnon has been cast as Ethan, the son of Berry's character Molly, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 8-year-old won critical acclaim for his role as Cid in 2012 film Looper and also played a recurring role on The CW's One Tree Hill.

Extant - which has been picked up for 13 episodes - will premiere on CBS in summer 2014.

Spielberg previously stated that he is "incredibly honoured" to be collaborating with star and co-exec producer Berry on the project,

"As she does with everything she touches, she will bring a deep authenticity to her role and I very much look forward to working with her," said the Lincoln director.

Thursday 24 October 2013

Oprah-Halle movie spurs author family feud

Oprah-Halle movie spurs author family feud

The great Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston died penniless in 1960 — but Oprah Winfrey has given the author’s heirs something to fight about since turning one of her books into a TV movie starring Halle Berry.
Hurston’s grandniece Dr. Lois Hurston Gaston, of Florida, is suing the author’s niece Lucy Anne Hurston of Connecticut over the writer’s trust, which has generated $1 million in annual income since the 2005 flick “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
The two women helped set up the Hurston Trust in 2001 to collect the rights to the writer’s works and capitalize off their value.
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But the language of the trust is unclear about who controls the money since the number of heirs has ballooned from seven to 21.
Gaston, who owns 10 percent of the trust, claims Lucy Anne Hurston, who has the most power with a 26 percent interest, is trying to disenfranchise the other 19 heirs and maintain her grip on the money.
Lucy Anne’s “view is that the Hurston Trust should be interpreted so as to allow her to remain a trustee for so long as she pleases, with full veto power over any and all actions taken in the administration of the Hurston Trust,” Gaston charges in the Manhattan Surrogate’s Court case.
Hurston replied in legal papers last week that she is not being “selfish” and believes the dispute does not belong in court. She asked the judge to toss it.
Zora Neale Hurston’s books have been selling 500,000 copies a year since the adaptation of her 1937 novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” aired on ABC in 2005. Winfrey served as executive producer, and it was backed by her Harpo Productions studios.
The author, a graduate of Barnard College, wrote most of her novels in Harlem in the 1930s and 1940s.
She inspired other African-American greats — including Toni Morrison and Alice Walker — but never realized enduring financial success.
Now her own story of literary redemption is at risk as the family battles over her legacy.
Last week, Judge Rita Mella urged both sides to settle the conflict out of court. The family’s lawyers are deciding whether to take Mella’s suggestion and join a mediation program sponsored by the Surrogate’s Court.
Gaston told The Post it was “extremely important” to her relative’s legacy to settle the case.
Her lawyer, Frank Santoro, said, “One of the unfortunate consequences of Zora Neale Hurston’s life was that she died a pauper and she didn’t have any estate plan.
“The works that she authored that are now known as a national treasure were strewn to the four winds,” he said.
Lucy Anne Hurston and other relatives did not return calls for comment.

Thursday 10 October 2013

Halle Berry’s son Maceo Martinez named after his Spanish ancestry

Halle Berry’s son Maceo Martinez named after his Spanish ancestry - voxxi.com

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Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez welcomed baby boy, Maceo Robert Martinez, this past Saturday. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Actress Halle Berry surprised everybody naming her newborn son Maceo Robert Martinez.
So, what’s in a name?
The Oscar-winning actress and husband Olivier Martinez welcomed baby Maceo upon his arrival this past Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Martinez who made a name for himself in his homeland France, acting in movies such as “un, deux, trois, soleil“  or “1,2,3, Freeze” is originally from the suburbs of Paris but chose the name Maceo because of its meaning and relation to his Spanish ancestry.
Maceo or “Gift from God” was a name the couple picked some months back, a nod to Martinez’s father who was born in Spain.
Maceo is Berry and Martinez’s first child together. He is also be Nahla Ariela’s first little brother. Nahla is the 47-year-old actress’ daughter from a previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry.

Halle Berry to raise son as an American

Martinez is French with a Spanish background, likewise Berry is also of mixed descent.
She was born Maria Halle Berry but her name was switched to Halle Maria Berry when she turned five. Her mother was white of English and German ancestry and her father was African American.
Of races and nationalities Martinez has said, “My son will remain an American, but I will remain French. I remain a Frenchman in America, but I adapt to American culture. I feel good there– But I’m still a foreigner.”
In his interview with People magazine in late June he again confirmed “My son will be an American.”
In a previous article, VOXXI touched upon the fact that Bruno Mars, born Peter Hernandez, had changed his last name to avoid being stereotyped as a Latino singer by music industry executives. We wonder if Halle Berry’s son Maceo’s last name might raise some questions about his identity in the future.
Just how effective are last names in identifying what ancestry, country or ethnicity to assign to a person? Does a last name make a person Latino?
One thing is certain: culture, appearance, ethnicity and race are all ingredients in the cooking pot of identity. So when the cooking timer sounds off,  will we be able to answer “Who is Latino?”
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Halle Berry was born Maria Halle Berry and later changed her name to Halle Maria Berry.


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Monday 7 October 2013

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez's baby name revealed: Couple chose heavenly moniker for their little 'gift from God'

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez's baby name revealed: Couple chose heavenly moniker for their little 'gift from God'

What's old is new again for Halle Berry and her husband Olivier Martinez.
On Monday the name of their son, born Saturday in Los Angeles, was leaked and it's rather unusual.
The couple have chosen Maceo as the first name for their child, according to TMZ.
Proud parents: Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, pictured in 2011, have chosen an unusual name for their new son
Proud parents: Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, pictured in 2011, have chosen an unusual name for their new son
They reportedly selected for a middle name Robert, after the French actor's Spanish father. The last name is Martinez.
Maceo originally comes from Spain and was popular from the ninth to 14th centuries. It morphed into Matteo then Matthew over time.
The name translates to Gift Of God. It's easy to figure out how Halle landed on that name because she several times said her pregnancy was a 'miracle.'
Baby #1: Halle's first child Nahla spotted in LA on Saturday with her father Gabriel Aubry
Baby #1: Halle's first child Nahla spotted in LA on Saturday with her father Gabriel Aubry
On the day Maceo was born, Halle's first child, daughter Nahla, was seen holding the hand of her birth father, model Gabriel Aubry.
She looked excited as the two strolled on the sidewalk.
The five-year-old has reportedly been thrilled about the arrival of her younger sibling.
Bulging bump: Berry was out in West Hollywood just the day before giving birth in a sheer shirt that showed off her huge belly
Bulging bump: Berry was out in West Hollywood just the day before giving birth in a sheer shirt that showed off her huge belly
Happy couple: Halle and Olivier went out for dinner in Beverly Hills the night before their son arrived
Happy couple: Halle and Olivier went out for dinner in Beverly Hills the night before their son arrived
  
E! Online reported that Berry had delivered her latest bundle of joy at Cedars Sinai Hospital, where countless celebrity children have been born over the years.
The delivery came just a day after the Catwoman star had been spotted out in West Hollywood at restaurant Rivabella looking ready to pop in a sheer shirt covering her huge bump.
This is the second child for the 47-year-old Die Another Day star.
As for the first-time dad, the Parisian S.W.A.T. actor told People: 'My son will remain an American, but I will remain French,' he explained. 'I remain a Frenchman in America, but I adapt to American culture.'
Berry and Martinez were married in a stunning ceremony in Vallery, France, in July where she wore a beautiful Jenny Packham gown.
The Monster's Ball Oscar winner was previously married to baseball player David Justice in the early 1990s and to singer Eric Benét in the early 2000s.
Ready for baby: The 47-year-old actress had called her latest pregnancy 'a miracle'
Ready for baby: The 47-year-old actress had called her latest pregnancy 'a miracle'
While motherhood is obviously the only thing on her mind right now, the 47-year-old actress has just signed on to star in a serialised drama coming to CBS next summer called Extant, a 13-episode thriller.
Berry will play an astronaut trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that change the course of history.
The series is being made in partnership with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, which made last summer's surprise hit for CBS, Under the Dome.




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