Actress Halle Berry Says 'Beauty' is Meaningless

By John Ma

While filming her new project, Actress Halle Berry along with her co-star, Sharon Stone, take a moment of sincerity in their lives and say that nothing profits or gains from being gorgeous.

"Beauty? Let me tell you something being thought of as a beautiful woman has spared me nothing in life," Berry said. "No heartache, no trouble. Love has been difficult. Beauty is essentially meaningless and it is always transitory."

At a news conference Monday to promote her new movie, "Catwoman," the 35-year-old Berry criticized the obsession with beauty and youth that she said prompted some to get plastic surgery.

"Personally, I'm really saddened by the way women mutilate their faces today in search of that," said Berry, who won an Oscar for "Monster's Ball." "There is this plastic, copycat look evolving and that's frightening to me. ... It's really insane and I feel sad that's what society is doing to women."

"Catwoman" co-star Sharon Stone said she and Berry, who have both recently split with their husbands, found while working together that they had a lot in common.

"In life it's not important how you fall, but how you get up," she said. "I think both of us have fallen in public and both gotten up in public. Neither of us have tried to pretend we're perfect."

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo