Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Halle joined Naomie Harris at the Black Women Of Bond Tribute

Halle Berry replaces wedding ring on first red carpet appearance since split from Olivier Martinez... hours after ex Dave Justice accused her of trying to ruin his life

PUBLISHED: 05:10, 4 November 2015 | UPDATED: 12:35, 4 November 2015

Halle Berry proved the show must go on as she made her first red carpet appearance in Hollywood following her split with Olivier Martinez.

The actress, who starred opposite Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day, joined Naomie Harris at the Black Women Of Bond Tribute, on Tuesday, wearing an asymmetrical duck egg blue dress with a halter neck and strappy black heels.

But one of the most notable parts of her outfit was the band on the third finger of her left hand: it was not her wedding ring, but a completely different item of jewellery.

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Brave face: Halle Berry turned out for the Black Women Of Bond Tribute in Los Angeles Tuesday night in her first red carpet since her split with husband Olivier Martinez, with whom she has a two year old son Maceo

Change of heart? Halle seemingly replaced her gold wedding band with a chunky, silver studded ring

On Monday, Halle had stepped out with her hand completely bare.

This followed previous sightings over the past week, during which she had been spotted wearing the gold wedding band from her marriage to Olivier.

But, after removing the previous day, she appeared to have replaced it for the evening event on Tuesday.

She showed off her hand as she posed on the red carpet and chatted to Naomie at the event, her ring finger clad in a thick silver band with black studs.

Olivier has been pictured without his wedding band, his denuded left hand showing the signs of his heartache.

And while she hid her personal heartache behind a smile, it had surely been a tough day after her former husband David Justice talked exclusively to DailyMail.com exclusively about how the Oscar winner had tried to ruin his life.

Justice, who was married to Halle from 1993 to 1997, is still angry about the rumors that he cheated on her and was so abusive he caused permanent hearing loss in her left ear.

Daring to bare: On Monday, after having been seen still wearing her wedding band, Halle stepped out with a completely bare hand

Sticking with it: Last week, newly-single Halle was still showing off her gold wedding ring

New look: Halle was in fits of giggles as she attended the special Bond girl event with Naomie Harris, as she flashed the alternative item of jewellery

Bond duo: Halle, 49, posed for photos with Naomie, 39, who plays Miss Moneypenny in Spectre. Naomi wore a flower-patterned long-sleeved red mini dress and black high-heeled sandals

Black Bond girls united: Naomie Harris and Halle Berry join tribute to African-American actresses who starred in 007 films

By RACHEL MCGRATH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and LUCY MAPSTONE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 07:40, 4 November 2015 | UPDATED: 11:44, 4 November 2015

Playing a Bond girl in the James Bond movies is often a career-defining role.

So it was with great delight that iconic former 007 stars Trina Parks and Gloria Hendry could accompany current Bond star Naomie Harris, and Die Another Day actress Halle Berry at a special event held in their honour.

Ahead of Friday's US release of the new flick Spectre, the African American Film Critics Association hosted a tribute honoring Trina, 68, and Gloria, 66, in Hollywood on Tuesday.

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Honored: Bond girls Trina Parks, far left, and Gloria Hendry, far right, joined Naomie Harris (second left) and Halle Berry (second right) at the African American Film Critics Association in Hollywood on Tuesday

The gorgeous stars were joined by Naomie, 39, and Halle, 49, at the special event, generations of Bond girls joining together as one.

When Halle was cast as Jinx in 2002's Die Another Day opposite Pierce Brosnan, she was the first black Bond girl for 17 years, while Naomie has reinvented the role of Miss Moneypenny in the most recent two films, 2012's Skyfall and Spectre.

In Die Another Day, she famously recreated Ursula Andress's iconic scene from the first Bond film Dr. No, emerging from the ocean in a bikini and with a knife.

Role model: Trina made history as the first African-American actress to be cast as a Bond girl - she starred opposite Sean Connery as James Bond in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever

Defining moment: Although Trina didn't portray a romantic partner to Connery's 007 in the seventh Bond film, she was a feisty and frightening nemesis

But the way was paved for her by the likes of her predecessors, who looked glamorous at the special event hosted in their honour.

Trina was the first African-American actress cast as a Bond girl, starring as Thumper in Diamonds Are Forever opposite Sean Connery in 1971.

She rose to fame in one of the first Bond films, holding her own in that all-important bikini moment for her meeting with the leading man.

Trina didn't play a romantic partner to Connery's Bond, in the seventh film of the franchise, but was a fantastic and feisty nemesis.

Held her own: Gloria Hendry was a bikini-wearing, gun-toting Bond girl in Live And Let Die, released in 1973 and starring Roger Moore as 007. She was the first black Bond girl to have a romantic scene with the British spy

They've still got it! Gloria looked glamorous in a split-fronted golden gown, while Trina opted for a sleek floor-sweeping black dress for their red carpet appearance

And Gloria made history as the first black Bond girl to be romantically involved with the British secret agent, who was played by Roger Moore in 1973's Live And Let Die.

The beauty looked incredible in her two-piece as she graced the scene as the gun-toting Rosie Carver.

Both actresses made for glamorous additions to the evening, each of them clad in their finest red carpet gear as they showed their younger counterparts how it's done.

Iconic: Halle starred as Jinx in 2002's Die Another Day and recreated the scene made famous by Ursula Andress in the first Bond movie Dr. No, emerging from the ocean in a bikini

007's girls: Naomie and Halle shared a laugh on the red carpet as they were feted at a special event hosted in honour of their Bond girl predecessors

Trina oozed old-school elegance in a floor-sweeping black gown, teamed with a glamorous furry stole over her shoulder.

Gloria, meanwhile, went for a curve-enhancing golden gown with a seductive slit down the front, proving that despite her age, she's still got sex appeal in buckets, much like her past Bond girl character.

Naomie - who has played head of the British Secret Service M's secretary Eve Moneypenny is the most recent two Bond movies - has been busy travelling the globe to promote the latest 007 action-packed installment.

Game changer: Naomie was cast as the new Miss Moneypenny in 2012's franchise reboot Skyfall and reprises the role in Spectre, opening Friday in North America

Proud: In a recent interview, Naomie said she's thrilled to be the first black actress to portray Eve Moneypenny, in a role that means she isn't just 't**s and a**'

She stars alongside Daniel Craig in the Sam Mendes film, acting as a sidekick to the spy as she helps him to unravel the happenings of organisation SPECTRE.

Naomie has previously admitted that she is thrilled to be the first black actress to portray the secretary, who has been brought to life on screen in the other films by the likes of Samantha Bond, Lois Maxwell and Caroline Bliss.

In a recent interview with MORE magazine, she said: 'I love that I’m representing a Bond woman to admire, not just t**s and a**.'

At the one-off event on Tuesday, the beautiful star wore a long-sleeved red mini dress with embellished flower patterns and laughed as she posed for photos with Halle.

Broke new ground: The actress chose to star opposite Pierce Brosnan as 007 after winning a Best Actress Academy Award for Monster's Ball, becoming the first actress to opt to be a Bond girl after getting an Oscar

Memorable: Halle made waves - quite literally - when she starred in her scene-stealing role as Jinx in Die Another Day

The Oscar-winner, who filed for divorce from husband Olivier Martinez a week ago, stepped out in a duck egg blue halter-necked asymmetrical frock.

It was her first red carpet appearance since news broke of her marriage split and she put on a brave face as she faced the cameras.

Despite the all the ongoing drama, Halle still managed to dazzle at Tuesday night's event held at the California African American Museum.

Bond beauties: While Halle, 49,wore a blue frock with an asymmetrical hem and a halter neck paired with gladiator-style sandals, Naomie, 39, showcased her legs in a long-sleeved red mini dress with black heels

Game face: Despite the drama in her personal life, Halle, who filed for divorce from Olivier Martinez last week, managed to smile her way through the evening hosted by the African'American Film Critics Association

Behind the Scenes with Naomie Harris | MORE Magazine

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Halle Berry's ex Dave Justice tells why he's finally speaking out about the A-list actress

EXCLUSIVE: Halle Berry's ex Dave Justice tells why he's finally speaking out about the A-list actress, who tried to ruin his life and did the same thing to 'Eric, Gabriel and Olivier'

Dave Justice, 49, broke his silence on twitter saying Berry's team tried to destroy his character after he decided to leave the relationship
'Only the guys in the relationship with Halle know the real deal..there will be another,of course.He'll be called 'The Best' until it ends,' Justice tweeted
In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Online he explains why he felt compelled to speak up
The former baseball player married the A-list actress on January 1, 1993, but the two divorced in 1997
During his Twitter rant Justice insinuates Berry is the problem behind all her three failed marriages and several relationships
Berry and third husband Olivier Martinez announced they were divorcing last week after two years of marriage. They share a 2-year-old son

By PAT SHIPP FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 17:20, 3 November 2015 | UPDATED: 18:10, 3 November 2015

While Halle Berry is gearing up for another nasty fight in divorce court her first husband, former baseball star David Justice has come out swinging - hoping to finally clear his name and point the finger at the man who really abused her so many years ago.

Justice, who was married to Halle from 1993 to 1997 is still angry about the rumors that he cheated on her and was so abusive he caused permanent hearing loss in her left ear, tweeted several messages last night.

And in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Online he explains why he felt compelled to speak up.

'I had to say something after reading about Halle's recent marriage,' he said.

'So many years ago, I didn't say anything about the accusations that I abused her, but now I have three children, ages, 15, 13 and 11, two boys and one girl, and they can read this stuff and they have friends who will read it as well so I had to finally come out and say once and for all I never hit Halle Berry.

'Back then it didn't matter, but it's different now,' he tells Daily Mail Online. 'Halle never said I hit her but she never said I didn't either, which was disappointing.

'Let me tell you something, I was raised by a single mother and I love and respect her dearly, I would never hit a woman. Never. So, now I have said all that I am going to say on the subject,

'I am not the face of Halle Berry's exes, I won't be going on TV to talk about this. I just wanted to make sure my wife, my children and the rest of my family, friends and fans know the truth.

First love: Halle Berry married former baseball player David Justice on January 1, 1993, but they divorced in 1997. She publicly said she was so depressed that she considered taking her own life

Clearing his name: Halle Berry's ex-husband David Justice set off a Twitter firestorm with a series of tweets about the couple's relationship starting with the abuse claim which he says is a lie

Throwing accusations: Justice alluded to who left Berry 80% deaf in her left ear in his series of tweets

Attacks continued: Justice uses the initals 'WS' to name Berry's abuser but actor Wesley Snipes has denied those claims for years

Twitter attack: Justice rips his ex-wife Halle Berry in his rant claiming she and her team tried to destroy his character after he left the relationship

'But one more thing...people in Hollywood knew the truth then but no one spoke up on my behalf. Again, disappointing, but that was 20 years ago and I won't be doing anymore tweeting on the subject. I have said what I needed to say so now, I'm done.'

Justice began:

'Reading the latest Halle Berry Reports, it wasn't me who hit Halle causing the ear damage. Halle has never said that I hit her.'

A minute later he tweeted:

'It was a former Hollywood boyfriend (WS) that she told me!'.

At 6:44 p.m. Justice added:

'When she first reported that she had been in abusive relationships, she wouldn't name the 'famous' former boyfriend (WS)...'.

At 6:46 p.m. he threw this accusation at his ex:

'She was mad at me leaving the relationship so she and her Hollywood Team just tried to destroy my character. It had to be my fault, right?'.

Minutes later - Justice insinuated Halle is to blame for all of her love troubles:

'Yup...Me, Eric, Gabriel and Oliver were all her 'Knight in Shinging Armor, until it ends. Then we all become the worst guys in history.'

At 6:52 p.m.:

'Only the guys in the relationship with Halle know the real deal...there will be another, of course. He'll be called 'The Best' until it ends.'

The two minutes later - a bold warning to her soon to be third ex-husband:

'Just wait, Oliver...It's coming! She insinuated that her daughter wasn't safe around Gabriel...look it up and see the reason! Just wrong. smh'.

Truth exposed? The former baseball player insinuates Berry is the blame for her failed relationships

'Real deal': Twitter rant claims all of Berry's exes know the truth about who she really is behind closed doors

Chilling warning: Justice sends a bold message to Halle Berry's new ex, Olivier Martinez

Justice ended outburst saying:

'It just makes me mad to still see the same lie being perpetuated about the source of her abuse being me. Never happened!'

in 1996, Justice told People Magazine that the relationship wasn't what he bargained for saying, 'she wasn't the same person I was with before we got married.'

He went on to say his wife got mad when he watched ESPN and accused him of cheating whenever she saw a picture of him with a woman who might be standing next to him.

He added that Berry carried a lot of baggage from her previous relationships and always suspicious. 'I've never known a girl who could throw a tantrum like she does.'

Berry publicly admitted that she attempted suicide after her marriage to Justice fell a part.

Justice was one of many failed relationships for the 49-year-old A-list actress.

In the late 80s she dated Chicago dentist John Ronan but was sued by him in 1993 for $80,000 after he claimed he loaned her money to help launch her career.

Berry claimed it was a gift and it was dismissed in court.

In 1991 claims of abuse surfaced after Berry revealed she lost 80% of her hearing in her left ear following a beating from a former boyfriend while she was filming 'The Last Boy Scout'.

Courtship: Halle dated singer Eric Benet for two years before they married. They separated two years later

'Model' behavior: Berry dated model Gabriel Aubry for five years. The two share a 7-year-old daughter Nahla. Berry and Aubry became involved in a highly publicized custody battle

Whirlwind romance: Berry and Martinez met on the set of Dark Tide and began dating, marrying three years later and sharing one son, 2-year-old Maceo

Berry has never mentioned the abuser by name but says it was 'someone well known in Hollywood.'

Rumors that the person is Wesley Snipes, were swiftly denied by the actor.

On January 1, 1993 - Berry married Justice. They divorced four years later.

He remarried in 2001 and shares two children with his wife Rebecca Villalobos.

In 2001 after a two-year courtship, Berry tied the knot with R&B singer Eric Benet but divorced four years later after a turbulent time with Benet cheating and entering a facility for sex addiction in 2002.

Four years later, she met and began dating French Canadian model, Gabriel Aubry.

Berry and Aubry have a child together but never married.

The couple has been involved in a high profile custody battle over their daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, 7, primarily because Berry wanted to move to France with her then current love Olivier Martinez, from Los Angeles to France.

Berry and Martinez married in France on July 13, 2013 and their son, Maceo Robert Martinez was born three months later, on October 5.

But their Hollywood romance came to a turbulent end.

Final message: Justice's last tweet is his last attempt to put all rumors to rest over who actually hit Halle and left her with 80% hearing loss in her left ear

The two announced last week they were divorcing after two years of marriage

In a joint statement, Halle and Martinez said: 'It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce.

'We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son.

'We wish each other nothing but happiness in life, and we hope that you respect our, and most importantly our children's privacy, as we go through this difficult period.'

The marriage had reportedly hit a breaking point - they had been fighting over Martinez's January incident at LAX, where he hit airport employee Ronaldo Owens with a car seat, pushing him to the ground.

Halle and their son were also there.

A $5 million lawsuit was filed mid-October against Halle and Olivier for the attack.