Halle Berry Says People Warned Her Against Talking About Menopause, Hinting It Would Affect Her Career

Halle Berry Says People Warned Her Against Talking About Menopause, Hinting It Would Affect Her Career

Halle Berry is taking a stand for women’s health and menopause.

During an appearance on TODAY, Halle shared details about her new health initiative, Respin, which aims to empower women as they navigate menopause. However, she revealed that people in the entertainment industry warned her against speaking up about it, fearing it could hurt her career.

 

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She explained,

“Sadly, people said to me, ‘Do you want to talk about that? Do you want to align yourself with menopause? Do you worry how that will affect your career?’”

Halle didn’t let that stop her. She said,

“I said ‘no,’ and that’s exactly why I should be talking about it. There’s nothing wrong with me being in my midlife.”

What do you think about Halle’s decision to speak out about menopause? Drop your thoughts below!