July 22nd 2024.
Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress, recently reflected on her notorious flop, Catwoman, which was released 20 years ago. Despite the film's reputation, Berry stands by her decision to star in the film and even attended the Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the 'anti-Oscars,' where she received the award for worst actress. She humorously accepted the award, stating that she wrote her acceptance speech with a lot of thought and didn't take it too seriously.
Berry's performance as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, received a lot of criticism, contributing to the film's low rating on Rotten Tomatoes and its failure at the box office. However, in recent years, Catwoman has gained a new generation of fans. Berry acknowledges that the film may not have been a critical success, but she appreciates the fact that it was made and that she got to portray her version of Catwoman.
When accepting her Razzie, Berry took the opportunity to poke fun at the film and its critics, thanking Warner Bros. for "putting her in a piece of s**t, God-awful movie." She also playfully acknowledged that the film may have caused her career to plummet, but she still had her Oscar and no one could take that away from her.
Despite Catwoman's failure, Berry remains proud of her role and the work she put into it. She was the first Black woman to lead her own DC Comics movie, and although it may have been ahead of its time, she believes audiences weren't ready for it back then. It wasn't until 13 years later that another female actor found success as a superhero in a DC or Marvel movie.
While Berry's latest film, The Mothership, was recently cancelled by Netflix, she has a busy schedule with upcoming releases and projects. And although Catwoman may not have been a critical success, it remains a significant part of Berry's career, and she has no regrets about making it.
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