Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress approaching her 60th birthday, bared her nipples in a sheer dress as part of a provocative photoshoot for The Cut magazine’s January/February 2026 issue, where she promoted her upcoming film “Crime 101” and discussed her advocacy for women’s health.
In the spread, photographed by Renell Medrano and styled by Jessica Willis, Berry appears in a series of high-fashion looks, including a nude sheer gown that leaves little to the imagination. The images accompany an in-depth interview in which Berry opens up about feeling “marginalized” and “devalued” in Hollywood as she ages, her push for menopause awareness and her role in the crime thriller “Crime 101,” directed by Bart Layton.
“You get to this age where you feel like you’re being marginalized, devalued,” Berry told The Cut. “But I have adamantly decided I am not going to allow myself to be erased.” She plays Sharon Coombs, described as a “sexy middle-aged insurance broker” who uses her allure to seal deals, echoing Berry’s real-life defiance against ageism.
The photoshoot and interview, published Feb. 2, quickly drew attention on X, formerly Twitter, with users sharing the images and praising Berry’s timeless appeal. User @muglare posted a trio of black-and-white shots from the spread, captioning it “Halle Berry for The Cut, photographed by Renell Medrano,” garnering over 100 likes. Fashion enthusiast @fendifaguette compared Berry’s poses to a 2005 Lil Kim shoot, writing “Halle Berry for The Cut by Renell Medrano (2026)” alongside archival images, earning 64 likes.
Other reactions focused on Berry’s enduring star power. @Coolness941 juxtaposed the new photos with scenes from her 1996 film “The Rich Man’s Wife,” noting the stylistic parallels and receiving 17 likes. Entertainment account @thelegacyofnerd shared images while noting Berry’s interest in reprising her role as Storm in the X-Men franchise, adding, “She has commented several times she hopes to return one last as Storm but she has not heard from Marvel.”
Berry’s appearance in The Cut also highlights her ongoing “menopause mission,” including criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing a women’s health bill. “If he is going to run to be our next president, he can’t sleep on women,” she said. The actress, who turns 60 in August, launched her health platform Respin to address such issues.
“Crime 101,” based on a Don Winslow novella, follows a jewel thief and a detective in a cat-and-mouse game. Berry stars alongside Chris Messina and Mark Ruffalo. No release date has been announced.
Berry’s bold photoshoot continues her history of challenging norms, from her topless scene in 2001’s “Swordfish” to recent social media posts embracing body positivity. Fans on X echoed the sentiment, with @blondedcob posting, “Halle Berry in ss2026 Alexander McQueen for The Cut magazine,” and highlighting the styling, which drew 101 likes.
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