Why Halle Berry Felt 'Somewhat Shy' While Filming The Flintstones
Oscar-winner reflects on her bold role and its cultural significance for Black women in Hollywood
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Halle Berry recently opened up about her experience filming the 1994 comedy The Flintstones, revealing that she was initially "somewhat shy" about taking on the role of a vixen — a character type she hadn’t portrayed before.
Sharing a nostalgic post on her social media, Berry reshared images from the film, where she played the seductive secretary Sharon Stone. “LOL, I’m seeing this almost weekly,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Did you guys know I went into this somewhat shy, as I hadn’t really played this type of vixen/seductress role up until this point?”
The film, directed by Brian Levant and written by Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein, and Steven E. de Souza, holds a special place in Berry's heart. In a May 2024 Instagram video, she reflected on her performance and called the role a "big step" for Black women in the entertainment industry.
Interestingly, the character Sharon Stone was originally intended to be played by the real-life actress of the same name, but scheduling conflicts led to Berry stepping into the role.
The Flintstones featured a star-studded cast including Rick Moranis, Rosie O’Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins, and Kyle MacLachlan, with Elizabeth Taylor making her final on-screen appearance.
Reflecting on the cultural impact of the film, Berry said, “Being a Black woman in Bedrock seemed like a small thing, but The Flintstones was part of the fabric of our culture.”
She added, “I knew that this was a big step forward for Black people — Black women especially. While it was silly, over-the-top, and campy, I understood even then how important this little part in a big movie could be.”
