Saturday, 27 July 2013

Newlywed Halle Berry shows off her growing baby bump as she enjoys romantic lunch date with Olivier Martinez

Making the most of the honeymoon period! Newlywed Halle Berry shows off her growing baby bump as she enjoys romantic lunch date with Olivier Martinez

By Louise Saunders
PUBLISHED: 10:32, 26 July 2013 | UPDATED: 11:59, 26 July 2013

They tied the knot in a picture-perfect French ceremony at the romantic Chateau des Conde earlier this month.
And Halle Berry and her new husband Olivier Martinez looked as though they were making the most of their honeymoon period as they grabbed a bite to eat in Sherman Oaks, California, on Thursday afternoon.
Enjoying a spot of lunch at Sweet Butter Kitchen, the newlyweds looked the picture of contentment as they strolled happily through the streets on their daytime date after being reunited following a few days apart.

Smitten: Halle Berry and her new husband Olivier Martinez looked as though they were making the most of their honeymoon period as they grabbed a bite to eat in Sherman Oaks, California, on Thursday afternoon

Holding hands as they chatted away, the smitten couple seemed to be making the most of some rare alone time, with Halle's daughter Nahla, five, elsewhere for the day.

The 46-year-old star looked utterly glowing as she stepped out alongside her beau, showing off her growing baby bump in a tight-fitting khaki dress.
Keeping the heat of the Californian sun off her, the Oscar-winning actress covered up in a stylish cream kaftan with intricate beaded detailing, while sheltering her eyes with aviator shades.

Reunited and it feels so good: Enjoying a spot of lunch at Sweet Butter Kitchen, the newlyweds looked the picture of contentment as they strolled happily through the streets on their daytime date after a few days apart

Bumping along nicely: Halle showed off her growing baby bump in a tight-fitting khaki dress as she headed out with her new husband

Parents-to-be: It won't be long before the couple hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet when they welcome their first child together into the world later this summer

Opting for a comfortable approach to her footwear, Halle pounded the pavements in sensible flip flops, and toted a large black oversized handbag.
Olivier, 47, opted for a casual look for his daytime date, teaming indigo jeans and an orange T-shirt with a brown leather jacket and shades.
It won't be long before the couple hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet when they welcome their first child together into the world later this summer.

Loved-up: Holding hands as they chatted away, the smitten couple seemed to be making the most of some rare alone time, with Halle's daughter Nahla, five, elsewhere for the day

Carry-out: The actress appeared to be holding a bag of take-out as she made her way home from the eatery

Yummy mummy: The 46-year-old star looked utterly glowing as she stepped out alongside her beau, showing off her growing baby bump in a tight-fitting khaki dress

The newlyweds tied the knot on July 13 at the fairytale Chateau des Conde, in the Burgundy countryside around an hour’s drive south of Paris.
A source at the Chateau said: 'White marquees were put up around the grounds and everyone was very discreet because it was a showbusiness wedding, but generally it was pretty down-to-earth.'
The onlooker added that Halle wore a simple cream dress as she arrived in a white limousine, while a close friend of her husband said: ‘There were around 60 guests in all, and the majority were on Olivier’s side of the family.’

Pregnancy glam: Keeping the heat of the Californian sun off her, the Oscar-winning actress covered up in a stylish cream kaftan with intricate beaded detailing, while sheltering her eyes with aviator shades

Sensible: Opting for a comfortable approach to her footwear, Halle pounded the pavements in sensible flip flops, and toted a large black oversized handbag

The couple marked their marriage with a civic ceremony followed by a religious one, and they then celebrated with a dinner, a firework display and dancing.
Martinez proposed with an emerald engagement ring by Paris designer Robert Mazlo in early 2012 after the pair met on the set of Dark Tide in 2010.
In April, the couple revealed they are expected a son, with Berry saying it was ‘the biggest surprise of my life.’

Daddy cool: Olivier, 47, opted for a casual look for his daytime date, teaming indigo jeans and an orange T-shirt with a brown leather jacket and shades

Wedded bliss: The newlyweds tied the knot on July 13 at the fairytale Chateau des Conde, in the Burgundy countryside around an hour¿s drive south of Paris

The wedding seemed to be a change of heart for 46-year-old Halle, who once declared six years ago: 'I will never, never get married again'.
However, the star laughed as her comments came back to haunt her when she was quizzed about her impending nuptials, saying: 'I swore it off, right? Never say never, people!'
Halle was previously married to David Justice and Eric Benet, and famously had a five-year relationship with Nahla’s father, model Gabriel Aubry.

A bite to eat: Halle and Olivier chose Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks, California, as the destination for their daytime date

Thursday, 25 July 2013

Photos: Halle joins X-Men Cast members at Comic Con

What Does Halle Berry's Wedding Ring Mean? - Huffington Post

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What Does Halle Berry's Wedding Ring Mean?

Posted: 07/22/2013 4:54 pm

Halle Berry has tied the knot again. We're hoping that the third time is a charm for this soon-to-be mom of two. Will her marriage to Olivier Martinez be able to stand the test of time? Since my crystal ball is in the shop, I thought I'd investigate some other predictors of relationship success. Did you know that your wedding ring can actually indicate the kind of relationship you have?
I asked Simon Katz from Brilliance.com, who actually studied psychology and sociology before getting into the jewelry business, to help me analyze Halle's engagement ring to see what her choice of ring says about their relationship future.
"Halle has had troubled relationships in her past. By choosing an actual Emerald in an Emerald Cut, she's basically declaring, 'I'm not going to go down the same path I've already been. I've learned my lessons, and I'm carving out a new road,'" Katz told me. "A three-stone ring setting is definitely glamorous and allows the wearer to let her unique personality shine through with different combinations of diamonds and gemstones."
I remember the months leading up to my own engagement vividly. I was so eager to finally get that stone after three years of dating that I didn't care what it looked like. Now that I'm aware of the various meanings behind the setting, cut, and shape, I am encouraging my successful dating coaching clients to be a little more discerning.

Katz says, "The selection of an engagement ring should be a thoughtful process so it ends up matching the personality of the wearer. The kind of engagement ring one finally chooses can also tell a lot about the present and future relationship."
So what does your choice of ring really say about you?
The Cut And Shape Of The Stone
Classic round: The future bride and groom are likely to be traditional, perhaps a bit conservative, faithful to each other, and very loyal.
Emerald cut: More often than not, money is no object when it comes to showering each other with affection.
Princess cut: The bride-to-be will most likely be a pampered spouse, with the future groom being a dedicated, thoughtful husband.
Pear shaped: The engaged couple can be quite independent and have high standards, but ultimately supportive of each other.
Marquise cut: The engagement and marriage are punctuated with chic and glamorous events, calling for many opportunities to play dress-up.
Heart shaped: The future bride and groom are not afraid to indulge in public displays of affection now and then. They are also most likely to be giddy at their own wedding!
Oval shaped: Stability and serenity are important to the couple who choose this shape.
The Shape and Design of the Band
Traditional band: With no discernible ending and beginning, a perfectly round engagement ring tells of a future life together which the couple cannot wait to begin right away.
Split shank: This style splits the band in half near the center diamond, indicating that despite having different personalities, the people in the relationship are always one in heart, mind, and spirit.
Solitaire: As classic as they come, the solitaire speaks of a simple life together with basic values holding up the relationship as time goes by.
Three-stone setting: Symbolizing the couple's past, present, and future, this setting serves as a precious timeline of a relationship.
Stackable rings: Flush-style engagement rings and wedding bands fit harmoniously so they form one smooth, streamlined shape when worn together. This indicates that the engaged couple is thoughtful, are careful planners, and are forward-thinking.
Engraved band: A sentimental and unique couple with plenty of private jokes and shared interests will likely choose an engagement ring engraved with symbols that mean something special to the two of them.
Just like relationships, each ring has it's own unique identity so when you walk down the aisle, make sure you pick a ring that mirrors the love you feel for one another.

Newly married Halle Berry flashes gold wedding band under stunning emerald and diamond engagement ring

Bada Bling! Newly married Halle Berry flashes gold wedding band under stunning emerald and diamond engagement ring

By CLIFF RENFREW

PUBLISHED: 03:23, 25 July 2013 | UPDATED: 06:46, 25 July 2013

It's a set of rings that any woman would be proud to wear

Halle Berry showed just how important she is to her new husband Olivier Martinez by flashing her gold wedding band underneath her stunning emerald engagement ring inlaid with two diamonds.

More than a year after new husband Olivier presented her with the 'one of a kind, irreplaceable' engagement ring, that represented the couple’s journey, he’s added the bold yellow-gold ring to her finger.

Stunning rings: Halle showed off her gold wedding band and engagement ring while at a doctor's appointment in Santa Monica on Tuesday

The Oscar winner - who got married to Olivier just two weeks ago - enjoyed a quiet meal with her new husband in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

On Tuesday the pregnant 46-year-old displayed the stunning rings while out with her daughter Nahla at a doctor's appointment from a previous relationship with model Gabriel Aubry

The X-Men star's jewelry dazzled in the sunlight as she appeared relaxed, teaming her draping red shirt with a pair of slouchy black capri trousers and nude flip flops.

Earlier in the week Halle had taken Nahla to Disneyland's California Adventure Park.

Newly weds: Olivier and Halle enjoyed a lunch together in Beverly Hills on Wednesday

Healthy: Pregnant Halle tucked into some salad as she sat beside her husband

Tired: Olivier rubs his eyes as he lunches with his beautiful wife in Beverly Hills

While dining with her husband Halle wore a loose fitting white top as she tucked into some salad as her husband took a cell call.

The actress was make-up free and wore her hair loose as she enjoyed some quality time with her new life partner.

Halle and her French actor husband, 47, said 'I do' in France’s Burgundy region on July 13, surrounded by close friends and family members.

Don't let go! The twosome held hands at all times together

Fun day: Halle headed to the Westfield Shopping Centre in Century City with Nahla and Olivier on Wednesday to watch Turbo 3D

So excited: While Halle held the group's tickets, Nahla kept her grip on her fluffy toy

According to the owner of the Chateau de Vallery, where the couple stayed with their 60 guests, the newlyweds celebrated with a dinner, wedding cake and a fireworks display.

The couple marked their marriage with a civil ceremony followed by a religious one, and they then celebrated with a dinner, firework display and dancing.

Careful with that bump: The heavily pregnant star prepared to ride the escalator up to the auditorium

Camouflage: The actress was draped in a becoming charcoal jumper with slitted grey skirt

Cute 'do too: Halle sported a tousled page boy hairdo

Arm in arm: The happy trio looked so cosy as they strolled through the outdoor mall together

It’s an exciting time for the “X-Men” star, who is pregnant with a boy, her first child with Martinez.

'Thought I was kind of past the point where this could be a reality for me,' she said in April.

'So it’s been a big surprise and the most wonderful.'

Taking it all in: Halle waved to the crowds as she and Nahla watched the parade

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Pregnant Halle Berry wears a flowing printed maxi dress for lunch date with husband Olivier Martinez

Floating on air! Pregnant Halle Berry wears a flowing printed maxi dress for lunch date with husband Olivier Martinez

By Hanna Flint
PUBLISHED: 12:48, 22 July 2013 | UPDATED: 07:19, 23 July 2013

With another baby on the way Halle Berry must be walking on Cloud 9.
And she certainly looked like she was floating on air in a flowing maxi dress on Sunday afternoon as she enjoyed lunch with her new husband Olivier Martinez.
Wearing a white waterfall jacket over the top Halle, 46, had certainly perfected her stylish maternity look.

Floaty: Halle Berry wears a layered maxi dress and flowing white jacket for lunch with husband Olivier Martinez

The actress's trendy yet comfortable outfit was completed with a pair of thong sandals that complemented the colour of her dress.

And Halle beamed a wide smile as she left the Fig & Olive restaurant where she had been enjoying some food with her French husband, so much so that she had to get a takeaway box to tuck into her leftovers later in the day.
It must have been a relaxing Sunday after a jam-packed day in San Diego for Comic-Con, where she reunited with her X Men: Days Of Future's Past castmates.

Where's the bump? Halle covered up her growing tummy in the floaty dress on Sunday afternoon

Leftovers: After eating at Fig & Olive, the actress carried out a little takeaway box for later on

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Video : 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Comic-Con Q&A - Part 2- Contact Music

Video - Patrick Stewart Laments Prof. X's Death While Jennifer Lawrence Misses Her Clothing In Comic-Con's 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Q and A - Part 2

Patrick Stewart Laments Prof. X's Death While Jennifer Lawrence Misses Her Clothing In Comic-Con's 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Q and A - Part 2 When 22.06.2013

The cast and crew of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' talk about time travel, character resurrection and seventies attire in a Q & A session at Comic-Con in San Diego. Among them are director Bryan Singer, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence.

Hugh makes it clear in a hilarious way who is favourite character is aside from his own, while Patrick laments the death of Xavier. 'It's in the spirit of the comics, isn't it? The comics go forward and back, they change the history, you're never quite sure where you are, they change the look of the characters', says Ian. 'There is a science-fiction aspect to it as well, there's technologies, there's the sentinel program', adds Bryan. 'The time travel and the science-fiction elements are things that haven't been explored in X-Men films in the past so that also made it a challenge and fun and unique.' On their old-fashioned outfits, Jennifer admits she didn't get to wear them as much as she'd have liked. 'The moments that I do get to wear the seventies clothes I really enjoy them 'cause I like that time and I like wearing clothes when I can', she explains.

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Video - Ian McKellen And Patrick Stewart Get Sentimental During 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Comic-Con QandA - Part 1

Ian McKellen And Patrick Stewart Get Sentimental During 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Comic-Con QandA - Part 1

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Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Nicholas Hoult get sentimental at an 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Q andA session at Comic-Con in San Diego. Director Bryan Singer and other members of the cast such as Ellen Page, Halle Berry, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence also talked about their happiness being back on the set.

'These things have a strange life because you start out and it could just be a movie and that's it but then it develops its own lifeforce', Patrick explains. 'The best part of this movie has been, for me, knowing that at an earlier time in my life I was James McAvoy.' Ian McKellen also talks about his feelings on being in a 'classic' film franchise. 'These stories so need to be told, that's what I like about the X-Men. This aren't casual movies, these aren't summer vacation movies, they're classics and to be allowed to be associated with them is a genuine honour', he says. Nicholas Hoult adds, 'It's very exciting and nice to be back with everyone and to have some new friends.'

Photos: Halle Arriving at Comic Con

Pregnant Halle Berry takes daughter Nahla for an energetic day out at Disneyland

No slowing down! Pregnant Halle Berry takes daughter Nahla for an energetic day out at Disneyland

By Hanna Flint and Eleanor Gower
PUBLISHED: 07:15, 23 July 2013 | UPDATED: 08:42, 23 July 2013

She may be due to give birth in late summer, but pregnant Halle Berry is still keeping very much active.
The 46-year-old actress took her five-year-old daughter Nahla to Disneyland in California on Monday, even joining her on some of the rides.
Halle dressed her blossoming baby bump in a blue patterned maxi dress teamed with a black cardigan and flat sandals.

Baby on board! Halle Berry took daughter Nahla on the Alice in Wonderland ride at Disneyland on Monday

She looked in good spirits as she joined a group of friends in Anaheim, pushing her growing five-year-old around in a pushchair.
Nahla was dressed for the Los Angeles sunshine in a pretty pink patterned dress and brown sandals, wearing her curly brown hair in a ponytail.
At one point, mother and daughter took a turn on the Alice in Wonderland ride, and Nahla had attached a pink spotty hat to her pushchair.

Fun day out: Little Nahla looked to be enjoying herself as she was pushed around the California park in a pushchair

Pretty in pink: Nahla sported a patterned sun dress and brown sandals for her day out with her famous mother and a group of friends

Parklife: Halle covered her blossoming bump in a flowing maxi dress a she enjoyed the amusement park with her little girl

Later, Halle even took the chance to meet Mickey Mouse, smiling broadly as she wrapped her arm around the cartoon character before planting a kiss on his nose.
Halle was fresh from an appearance at San Diego for Comic-Con, where she reunited with her X Men: Days Of Future's Past castmates.
The Oscar-winning actress was in good mothering company with fellow Academy Award winner Anna Paquin.

Mouse to see you: Halle posed with Mickey in one adorable souvenir of her visit

Kiss up: Halle planted a smacker on Mickey Mouse's nose

Anna - mother to twins Charlie and Poppy with her husband and True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer - returns to the Marvel series as Rogue to Berry's Storm, as the mutant heroes from past franchises and present unite for a hybrid movie.
They were joined by another Oscar winner in Jennifer Lawrence, who plays the younger Mystique to Rebecca Romjin's from the 2001, 2003 and 2006 films.

Also coming back for the latest X Men flick are Hugh Jackman, Ellen Page, Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen and Shawn Ashmore, with James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult representing the new team of X Men stars.

Cheerful: Halle Berry looked happy and relaxed as she arrived at Disneyland

Flowery fun: Little Nahla is said to be looking forward to the arrival of her little brother

Happily married: Halle and Olivier tied the knot at the Chateau des Conde earlier this month, in the Burgundy countryside around an hour’s drive south of Paris

Halle, who married longtime boyfriend Olivier Martinez earlier this month in France, also showed off her gold wedding band.

Halle and Olivier tied the knot at the Chateau des Conde in the Burgundy countryside around an hour’s drive south of Paris.

He said that Halle wore a simple cream dress as she arrived in a white limousine, while a close friend of her husband added: ‘There were around 60 guests in all, and the majority were on Olivier’s side of the family.’

The couple marked their marriage with a civil ceremony followed by a religious one, and they then celebrated with a dinner, firework display and dancing.

Did someone say Oscar: Halle joined fellow Academy Award winners and X-Men costars Anna Paquin and Jennifer Lawrence at the event

Did someone say Oscar: Halle joined fellow Academy Award winners and X-Men costars Anna Paquin and Jennifer Lawrence at Comic Con at the weekend