Halle Berry Stuns In Her Iconic 2002 Oscars Elie Saab Gown — 22 Years After Her Historic Win
Halle Berry took fans down memory lane, revisiting a huge night in Hollywood from 22 years ago. On 13 November 2024, the Catwoman star made a surprise appearance at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab runway show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The show marked 45 years of incredible fashion by the Lebanese designer.
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The former Miss USA turned actress took the runway wearing the gorgeous red Elie Saab dress with a sheer bodice—the same one she wore when she made history at the 2002 Academy Awards as the first Black woman to win the best actress Oscar for her role in 2001's Monster's Ball.
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As the show announcer shared the story behind the dress, Halle Berry stepped out at the end of the runway, placing a hand over her heart, clearly touched by the moment. The wind added a dramatic touch, making the satin train float behind her.
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Berry later posted a video of her runway walk on Instagram and reflected on how much the moment meant to her. "There are some moments in life that just happen and they change our lives forever! Winning an Academy Award in my @eliesaabworld gown was one of those moments for me!" she wrote. "Thank you Mr. Saab for being a part of the tapestry of my life as we have been inextricably connected for 22 years now! It was my honor to celebrate you and your 1001 Seasons. Here’s wishing you many more glorious years of joy, creativity and glamour!"
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Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion, and Camila Cabello lit up the stage at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab event
Jennifer Lopez rocked a silver bodysuit with a deep neckline and high-cut design. She performed crowd-favourites like "Let's Get Loud", "On The Floor", and “Waiting for Tonight”.
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Camila Cabello took to the stage in a glittery pink mini-dress with a side train, paired with matching thigh-high boots. She wowed the audience with performances of "Never Be the Same", "Shameless", "Havana", and "Señorita".
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Wrapping up the show, Celine Dion, who is courageously facing stiff person syndrome, appeared in a shimmering, sheer cape and matching dress from Saab. She delivered powerful renditions of "The Power Of Love" and "I'm Alive".
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Watch the full show below:
