Halle Berry On Why She's Proud Of Rihanna

Access Hollywood - November 20, 2009 3:18 AM PST
Story photo: Halle Berry On Why She's Proud Of RihannaHalle Berry attends 'An Evening of Awareness' to benefit the Jenesse Center and the Trevor Project' at the Crosby Street Hotel, NYC, November 16, 2009Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Halle Berry has experienced the pain of domestic violence first hand and has been very vocal about it.

And for the first time - in an interview with Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos - the Oscar winner spoke about what happened to Rihanna.

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"Recently, Rihanna stepped forward and obviously she had an issue with domestic violence. She was able to get away which isn't often the easiest thing," Maria said to Halle.

"Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation I'm proud," Halle said.

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After surviving a childhood plagued by domestic violence against her mother at the hands of her father, and having been a victim of abuse herself, Halle's passion has been to support women who are able to break the cycle of violence.

"Halle speaks so from the heart about her experiences with domestic violence," photographer Mark Liddell added as he stood next to Halle. "It's incredible.

Halle is joining with Liddell to help launch his debut book, "Exposed: 10 Years In Hollywood."

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Some proceeds from the book benefit the Jenesse Center, a domestic violence organization for which Halle is a passionate advocate.

Inside the pages, the sultry silk laden star joins a sizzling Janet Jackson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey.

Halle has been busy balancing her career with motherhood. Her gorgeous daughter Nahla is the perfect hybrid of mom and dad - Calvin Klein model Gabriel Aubry. And recently, Halle revealed she is mentally prepared to expand her "family."

"I hear you're working on baby No. 2?" Maria asked.

"Not my real baby, but my career baby and it's called Pure Orchid," Halle said smiling -- referring to her new fragrance. "I have to say it's pretty."

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  • geri
    If one has never been abused, then they do not know what is going on or has gone on. I was hit on by my father, then my ex-husband. Then a guy I was with for 5-yrs. In the 70's, there was no where to go. You live with fear. I did. There are places to go now, and someone to talk to who will help you even move away from this person. I wish this was so when it happened to me. I had 5-childr
    report abuseposted January 4, 2010 12:05 AM PST
  • Diana S
    So chimezie,you think abusing a woman verbally is acceptable?It's still abuse.Wow if you feel verbal abuse is okay and does not hurt you still have some growing up to do.
    report abuseposted January 3, 2010 10:21 PM PST
  • Diana S
    Halle Berry is awesome and I think it is great she is in the position she is in to effect change and she chooses to do so.I am a victim of abuse,sad thing is it still continues because even though I left him the law still allows him the right to attack and abuse me through the court system.Even when women get out of a relationship the courts do not allow them the freedom to totally escape.
    report abuseposted January 3, 2010 10:17 PM PST
  • duck tape
    she's proud of ribranna. and i proud of halle berry. i like way she keeps herself up. she always shimmer in my eyes. she's still have the pretties sparks. when i see her. i always remember the fred flintstone movie. she have a shape that you can't believe. i think it's better than demi moore. the tones makes it better.
    report abuseposted December 14, 2009 5:47 PM PST
  • Bella
    This is not the first time Halle has talked about being abused! She said she dated losers for a long time till she learned better!
    report abuseposted December 13, 2009 1:59 AM PST
  • ///doghawks/
    hottest babe ever
    report abuseposted November 30, 2009 3:17 PM PST
  • lady J.
    RHINNA..has given women a very bad outlook on her decision that she chose after she was abused? GETTING AWAY ? IF I read correct she took him back after the attack? I THINK WHAT WE ARE DOING HERE IS TRYING TO SAVE FACE AND CAREERshe just made a very bad CHOICE.
    report abuseposted November 30, 2009 2:29 PM PST
  • lady J.
    WHAT HALLE BERRY IS missing here is RHINNA could have walked away..this isnt a case of a no money, no job, no support, no place to go..THIS is not a case of no choices for RHINNA she has more opportunity then most women to get out of any situation she doesnt want to be in..and this wasnt about being in love..how many times has she been in love..Rhinna made a bad choice in taking him back.
    report abuseposted November 30, 2009 2:24 PM PST
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    Recently,I found a very interesting place______W e a l t h yD a t e r . C o m_____. It is the best dating club for seeking the rich singles, beautiful girls and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a M illionaire,but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .
    report abuseposted November 23, 2009 6:01 AM PST
  • Tandy M
    who hit Halle? And why is she only speaking out now?
    report abuseposted November 23, 2009 5:16 AM PST
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