Halle Berry conceals her growing curves in an unusual draped dress... as she calls her pregnancy a 'miracle'

By SARAH BULL

PUBLISHED: 08:13, 16 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:35, 16 May 2013

When it comes to Hollywood pregnancies, most celebrities opt for the tighter the better when it comes to maternity wear.

But Halle Berry has opted for a more subtle approach during her pregnancy, and concealed her growing curves beneath an unusual draped dress as she headed out for dinner in West Hollywood on Wednesday night.

The 46-year-old actress' outfit featured heavy draping around the stomach area, meaning that Halle's baby bump was cleverly concealed.

Covering up: Halle Berry concealed her pregnancy curves beneath a draped dress as she went for dinner in West Hollywood on Wednesday night

Dinner date: Halle was joined by a make friend as she dined at the Chin Lin restaurant

Halle teamed the sleeveless dress with a pair of strappy black sandals as she joined a male friend at the Chin Lin restaurant for dinner.

The Call star's outing came as she opened up about expecting her second child at the age of 46, admitting that conceiving a baby with fiancé Olivier Martinez was a 'miracle'.

She told ET Online: 'I'm thinking that this is a miracle. I feel really happy. It's one of the best things that happened in my life, for sure.'

Come on then! Halle was led out to her car by a friend following the meal

Designated driver: Given that Halle is not drinking, she was happy to drive home following the evening out

The baby, a boy, will be the first for 47-year-old French actor Olivier, and the second for Halle, who is already mother to five-year-old Nahla with ex Gabriel Aubry.

Halle and Gabriel share custody of Nahla, with the male model seen spending time with his daughter in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The little girl looked angelic in a white dress as she was toted by her long-haired father, who beamed with delight as he enjoyed some quality time with Nahla. 

Daddy daycare: Earlier in the day, Halle's ex Gabriel Aubry was seen with the pair's daughter Nahla

Following Halle's pregnancy announcement in April, a source close to Gabriel revealed that the actor is thrilled for his ex - namely because his daughter is thrilled about having a sibling.

The source said at the time: 'Gabriel knew that Halle had been trying to get pregnant for a very long time, and Nahla is very excited to become a big sister. 

'Seeing Nahla happy is all that matters to Gabriel.'

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Halle Berry glows in an airy frock as she picks up daughter Nahla from school

She makes pregnancy look like a breeze! Halle Berry glows in an airy frock as she picks up daughter Nahla from school

By SHYAM DODGE and KAILEY HARLESS

PUBLISHED: 08:03, 15 May 2013 | UPDATED: 08:03, 15 May 2013

At age 46, Halle Berry is wearing her second pregnancy extremely well.

The glowing actress arrived to pick up five-year-old daughter Nahla from her Beverly Hills school on Tuesday wearing a colourful breezy dress that showed the outline of her growing baby bump.

Easy breezy: Halle Berry concealed her growing baby bump in a flowy frock as she picked up her five-year-old daughter Nahla from school in Beverly Hills on Tuesday

And while her bump grows bigger by the day, the rest of Halle's appearance seems just the same as she goes through by her first pregnancy with French fiance Olivier Martinez.

Her slender arms carried her daughter's lunch box and school papers, and her toned legs were exposed at the end of her dress' multi-level hemline.

The summer frock's loose shape caught the warm SoCal winds and hugged the Academy Award winner's belly. 

Burgeoning bump: As the wind caught her dress, the 46-year-old's growing baby bump was made apparent

Careful eye: Nahla looked on at her mother as she reviewed some schoolwork of her daughter's

Still slender: Only the Oscar winning actress' belly seems to be affected by her pregnancy, as she is maintaining her slender figure

Enjoying being picked up by her mum, Nahla held Halle's hand to make their way across the parking lot.

She wore a heart-patterned purple tank top over light pink capri leggings.

Earlier in the day, Halle sported a hippie-inspired blouse while running some errands in Beverly Hills, on Tuesday.

Profile of pregnancy: Halle's bump was only evident once her loose dress blew against it

Taking it easy: Halle Berry kept a protective hand on her pregnant belly on a sunny day in Beverly Hills, on Tuesday

This will be the 46-year-old's second child - but first with Martinez - as she shares a daughter with French Canadian model Gabriel Aubry.

Looking every bit the satisfied mother, Halle donned a baggy pair of denim pants with the cuffs rolled up.

Adorning her feet were bright blue rubber flip flops as she kept a low-profile in aviator sunglasses.

Earth mama: The 46-year-old wore a hippie-inspired blouse for her casual outing

Relaxed and comfortable: Halle opted for a retro look, reminiscent of 1970s bohemian style,  as she enjoyed the warm weather 

While walking leisurely in the sunshine, the Oscar winner looked relaxed and at ease as she kept a gentle hold on her growing belly.

News of her pregnancy came as a shock to Halle, who thought she had kidney stones when she first went in for a check up with the doctor.

'I was at the doctor's when they told me and I was completely shocked,' she told Hello! magazine last month. 'I didn't see it coming. I went to the doctor because I thought I had kidney stones or something.' 

But she and her husband-to-be were thrilled at the news. 'Olivier and I have always wanted to be parents, but I didn't want to get my hopes up.'

Baby bump: The actress' pregnant stomach was visible in her loose-fitting blouse

But if Halle knows whether she is expecting a boy or a girl, she won't say.

'We don't know what we're having,' the Cloud Atlas actress teased. 'We're having a baby, that's for sure.'

In the meantime, The Monster's Ball star is currently shooting the highly-anticipated sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner Anna Paquin, Peter Dinklage, Michael Fassbender, and Hugh Jackman also star in the flick due out July 18 of next year.

After school special: The mother-daughter duo went shopping after Nahla was finished with school for the day

Comfort chic: The expectant mother stayed comfortable and cool in a loose multi-coloured dress

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Pregnant Halle Berry lays a protective hand on her tummy as she sports hippie-inspired blouse

Earth mama! Pregnant Halle Berry lays a protective hand on her tummy as she sports hippie-inspired blouse

By SHYAM DODGE

PUBLISHED: 22:24, 14 May 2013 | UPDATED: 22:24, 14 May 2013

She is clearly intent upon making the most of her pregnancy.

Halle Berry, who recently announced she was expecting a child with French fiance Oliver Martinez, has been rocking her maternity wear.

But she opted for something a little more earthy as she sported a hippie-inspired blouse while running some errands in Beverly Hills, on Tuesday.

Taking it easy: Halle Berry kept a protective hand on her pregnant belly on a sunny day in Beverly Hills, on Tuesday

This will be the 46-year-old's second child - but first with Martinez - as she shares a daughter with French Canadian model Gabriel Aubry.

Looking every bit the satisfied mother, Halle donned a baggy pair of denim pants with the cuffs rolled up.

Adorning her feet were bright blue rubber flip flops as she kept a low-profile in aviator sunglasses.

Earth mama: The 46-year-old wore a hippie-inspired blouse for her casual outing

Relaxed and comfortable: Halle opted for a retro look, reminiscent of 1970s bohemian style,  as she enjoyed the warm weather 

While walking leisurely in the sunshine, the Oscar winner looked relaxed and at ease as she kept a gentle hold on her growing belly.

News of her pregnancy came as a shock to Halle, who thought she had kidney stones when she first went in for a check up with the doctor.

'I was at the doctor's when they told me and I was completely shocked,' she told Hello! magazine last month. 'I didn't see it coming. I went to the doctor because I thought I had kidney stones or something.' 

But she and her husband-to-be were thrilled at the news. 'Olivier and I have always wanted to be parents, but I didn't want to get my hopes up.'

Baby bump: The actress' pregnant stomach was visible in her loose-fitting blouse

But if Halle knows whether she is expecting a boy or a girl, she won't say.

'We don't know what we're having,' the Cloud Atlas actress teased. 'We're having a baby, that's for sure.'

In the meantime, The Monster's Ball star is currently shooting the highly-anticipated sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner Anna Paquin, Peter Dinklage, Michael Fassbender, and Hugh Jackman also star in the flick due out July 18 of next year.


 

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Olivier Martinez joins pregnant Halle Berry and Nahla for Mother's Day lunch

Protective Olivier Martinez nearly loses his cool as he joins pregnant Halle Berry and Nahla for Mother's Day lunch

By Cassie Carpenter and Jennifer Pearson
PUBLISHED:00:40, 13 May 2013| UPDATED:08:28, 13 May 2013

Halle Berry's French fiance has been on an angelic streak lately.
But Olivier Martinez nearly lost his carefully controlled temper when he escorted the pregnant actress and her five-year-old daughter Nahla to a special Mother's Day lunch at Riva Bella in West Hollywood on Sunday.
Olivier put up his hand in warning when he deemed people were getting too close to his sweetheart and was most likely seconds away from shouting.

Don't come any closer: Olivier Martinez showed his protective side when he took pregnant Halle Berry and her daughter to a Mother's Day lunch on Sunday

His handsome features were screwed up and he gave his apparent adversaries the evil eye through his tinted sunglasses.
While Olivier was dealing with the crowd, Halle managed to slip inside the eatery with her little girl.
The 46-year-old Oscar winner, who is currently four months pregnant with her second child, flaunted her growing bump and bosom in a purple-ombré halter maxi-dress.

He means business: Halle's lover put up his hand in a warning sign as Halle and Nahla made a dash into Riva Bella in West Hollywood

On the verge: Olivier put himself in front of Halle in a protective stance as the trio were leaving the restaurant

Sunny day! Pregnant Halle Berry flaunted her growing bump and bosom in a purple-ombré halter maxi-dress

The happy trio all dressed lightly for the 83-degree weather as they headed inside the restaurant.

The glowing mother-to-be accessorised her snug maternity wear with sunglasses, flip-flops, and various beaded necklaces nestled between her substantial cleavage.

Shy Nahla wore her hair in pigtails and rocked a colourful-striped tank dress with ultra-cute T-strap sandals.

Meanwhile her 47-year-old fiancé of three years looked ruggedly handsome in his red plaid shirt and loose blue jeans.

What a pair! The glowing mother-to-be accessorised her snug maternity wear with sunglasses, flip-flops, and various beaded necklaces nestled between her substantial cleavage

Family lunch: The Monster's Ball actress seemed happy to be spending time with her fiancé Olivier and daughter Nahla

Peekaboo: Shy Nahla wore her hair in pigtails and rocked a colourful-striped tank dress with ultra-cute T-strap sandals

'What I love about Mother's Day is Mom doesn't have to plan it,' Halle told reporters before hosting the 20th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women on Saturday.

'My family gets together and they get to plan the day for me, and I love that. I'm the planner and I'm the one that organizes. And on Mother's Day I get to just be taken care of.'

Berry is not aware of whether Nahla will be having a little sister or brother.

'We don't know what we're having,' the Cloud Atlas actress teased. 'We're having a baby, that's for sure.'

'What I love about Mother's Day is Mom doesn't have to plan it': Halle hosted the 20th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women on Saturday

The Revlon spokeswoman looked sporty in figure-hugging black exercise pants, a white T-shirt and a Revlon tracksuit top as she posed at the event, which was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park.

Not seen was Sunday was Nahla's birth father - Halle's ex-partner Gabriel Aubry.

She and the French-Canadian model came to a custody agreement last November preventing her move to France.

Her Frenchman beau Olivier has been hard at work on two period films - the romantic drama Deauville with Isabella Rossellini and the adventure drama The Physician with Ben Kingsley.

Movie star: Halle can currently can be seen in the Brad Anderson thriller The Call alongside Abigail Breslin, which hit theaters in March

The Monster's Ball star can currently can be seen in the Brad Anderson thriller, The Call alongside Abigail Breslin, which hit theatres in March.

Berry's next project will be the highly-anticipated sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner Anna Paquin, Peter Dinklage, Michael Fassbender, and Hugh Jackman also star in the flick due out July 18 of next year.


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Halle Berry: I Love Mother's Day Because I Don't Have to Plan It

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Even pregnant with her second child – and with a wedding in the works – Halle Berry has admitted that she has no plans to slow down or take time off from work, which is probably why Sunday's holiday will be particularly gratifying.

"What I love about Mother's Day is Mom doesn't have to plan it," Berry tells reporters before hosting the 20th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.

That means fiancé Olivier Martinez and daughter Nahla Ariela, 5, are in planning mode. And the actress couldn't be any happier about the role reversal.

"I don't know what it is," she says of what might be in store for her. "My family gets together and they get to plan the day for me, and I love that. I'm the planner and I'm the one that organizes, and on Mother's Day I get to just be taken care of."


Despite announcing only last month that she and Martinez where expecting their first child together, the stunning 46-year-old proudly showed off her growing belly (and her still-slender figure) while wearing a black-fitted track suit, and a snug white T-shirt.

As far as whether Nahla is expecting a little brother or a little sister, Berry admits that the family is taking a wait-and-see approach – at least for now.

"We don't know what we're having," she says with a smile, putting a hand gently on her stomach. "We're having a baby, that's for sure."