Halle Berry is trying again at her time filming 1994’s The Flintstones and the way her position was a “large step” for Black ladies within the leisure trade.
The Oscar-winning actress took to social media on Sunday to rejoice the thirtieth anniversary of the live-action film, based mostly on the Nineteen Sixties cartoon collection of the identical identify.
“I believed it is perhaps actually cool to have a look at a few of my scenes as a result of I legit haven’t seen this film in in all probability 20 years,” Berry stated within the Instagram video. She performed Fred Flintstone’s (John Goodman) seductive secretary, Sharon Stone, within the movie.
After watching the primary clip, the Catwoman star identified the film’s music, her character’s voice and her “iconic” haircut on the time. She later acknowledged the affect of her casting.
“Being a Black lady in Bedrock appeared like somewhat factor however, , The Flintstones was the material of our tradition,” Berry defined. “I knew that this was an enormous step ahead for Black folks, Black ladies particularly.”
She added, “Whereas it was foolish, and it was excessive and campy, I knew then how essential this little half on this large film really could be.”
The Flintstones, directed by Brian Levant, additionally starred Rick Moranis, Rosie O’Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins, Kyle MacLachlan and Elizabeth Taylor.
“You guys message me yearly about “The Flintstones” movie so I believed I’d do one thing particular for the thirtieth anniversary,” Berry additionally wrote within the put up’s caption. “Love you all for loving Miss Stone all this time.”