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flag Halle Berry says her Oscar win didn’t boost her roles due to ongoing industry barriers for Black leads.

flag Halle Berry, who won the 2002 Oscar for Best Actress in *Monster’s Ball*, says the historic win did not lead to a surge in leading roles as she had hoped. flag In a 2026 interview, she revealed that systemic barriers persisted, with directors questioning the commercial viability of films starring Black leads, especially overseas. flag Despite her achievements, she has faced ongoing challenges in securing consistent top-tier roles, a struggle shared by other Black Oscar winners. flag Her latest project, the crime thriller *Crime 101*, co-starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, is set for release on February 13, 2026.

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