Halle Berry is called ‘most beautiful woman in the world’ as she dons iconic sheer gown from 2002 Oscars
Berry re-wore her iconic Oscars win dress. Credit: Presley Ann/Getty/Netflix
The 58-year-old stunned audiences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia earlier this week, turning heads at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab event as she paid homage to her historic win at the 2002 Oscars with her gown.
The actress re-wore the blood-red sheer Elie Saab gown she had on at the prestigious ceremony all those years ago, which also happened to be the same night that she clinched the victory for her role in 2001’s Monster’s Ball.
Berry became the first Black woman to take home the award for Best Actress.
Berry holds her Oscar statuete backstage at the 74th Annual Academy Awards. Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty
The occasion also marked her first and only Oscars win.
Taking to Instagram after the event, Berry posted a video of her runway moment after the Saudia Arabia show on Instagram, alongside the caption: “There are some moments in life that just happen and they change our lives forever! Winning an Academy Award in my @eliesaabworld gown was one of those moments for me! Thank you Mr. Saab for being a part of the tapestry of my life as we have been inextricably connected for 22 years now! It was my honor to celebrate you and your 1001 Seasons.
“Here’s wishing you many more glorious years of joy, creativity, and glamour!” she added.
Have a look at the iconic dress below:Berry looked as stunning as ever in the gown, which features a mesh bodice adorned with floral appliqués and a silky asymmetrical satin skirt.
To accessorize the look, she opted for a pair of oversized gemstone earrings, wore her hair in a sleek top knot and kept her make up neutral, going for a soft glam to compliment the overall vibe.
Of course, fans couldn’t help but praise the star.
“I’d have to say that I’ve always believed she was one of the most beautiful women in the world,” wrote one user, while another added: “Let’s all say it: Halle Berry is THAT GIRL!”
A third commented: “They don’t make them like Halle anymore.”
And this user also chimed in writing: “A reminder that you CAN be the baddest in the game forever.”
Berry appeared alongside other big names at the Elie Saab event including Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello and Nancy Ajram.
In 2023, Berry shared that the Elie Saab gown from the Oscars had been honored at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, marking a special moment for Black women in history.
In an Instagram post showing the dress in its rightful spot at the exhibit, Berry thanked the museum for the wonderful honor.
“Not only will this historic @eliesaabworld gown remain in the expert care of the museum’s curators and conservators, but it will also be accessible to generations of people for whom the dress also holds meaning and forever be a reminder that all things are possible. Thank you @academymuseum!” she wrote.
Berry also gave an emotional acceptance speech, stating that her win would open the door for other Black women to follow suit.
“This moment is so much bigger than me,” Berry said in her emotional acceptance speech at the time of her historic win. “This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. It’s for the women that stand beside me, Jada Pinkett, Angela Bassett, Vivica Fox. And it’s for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight now has been opened.”
