Halle Berry Denies Rumors of Affair with Thornton

Halle Berry has addressed long-standing rumors that she and her 'Monster's Ball' co-star Billy Bob Thornton engaged in unsimulated sex during their explicit love scene. In a recent episode of Dax Shepard's podcast 'Armchair Expert,' Berry emphasized that the rumors have 'secretly driven [her] mad all these years,' noting that their performance was simply acting. She pointed out that Thornton was married to Angelina Jolie at the time, and she respects their relationship, stating, 'I know Angie and she ain't signing off on that.' Berry's portrayal in the film earned her an Academy Award, making her the first Black woman to win the Best Actress award. Both Berry and Thornton have previously clarified that they approached the scene with professionalism and that the rumors detract from their acting skills. Additionally, Berry dispelled other dating rumors about her, highlighting the frustrations of being linked to various co-stars.