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Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, who has previously spoken about the abuse she and her mother suffered at the hands of their partners, is proud of singer Rihanna for coming out of her troubled relationship. Umbrella hitmaker singer Rihanna had ended her relationship with Chris Brown after he assaulted her in February. “Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation I am proud of that person,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Berry as saying. Berry had recently admitted she used to be attracted to abusive men because she regularly saw her father attacking her mother when she was growing up. “My mother was a battered woman and that was my childhood for a good chunk of it. Early on in my life, I made choices and I chose men who were abusive because that was what I knew growing up,” she explained.

Washington: Halle Berry says she will never go under the knife to save her beauty.

“I’m not one of those people who opts for plastic surgery, so my philosophy is to take care of what you have,” Contactmusic quoted her, as telling OK! magazine.

The 43-year-old star added, “I’m really serious about my skincare regimen at night. I never ever go to bed – or even nap – with make-up on.”

Meanwhile, the Oscar-winning actress is all set to receive The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at annual Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment event on December 4.

The former Bond girl will grace the stage at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California at the industry publication’s 18th annual Power 100: Women in Entertainment breakfast.

Her predecessors to land the accolade include Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster, Glenn Close, US news anchor Barbara Walters and movie mogul Lansing herself.

Added the videos from Halle’s interview on NBC you can watch all three below or go to Halle B. Videos.

Halle Berry has slammed the paparazzi for ignoring her pleas not to snap pictures of her baby daughter Nahla. The actress is fiercely protective of her 20-month-old baby girl, with partner Gabriel Aubry – and has had a turbulent relationship with photographers since becoming a mom.

Berry now insists she has had enough of flashbulbs following her little girl, and has hit out at snappers for having such little respect for celebrity parents and their children.

She says, “It has become horrifying… What they’re doing to children, it’s not right. And I know nobody has a lot of sympathy for celebrities because we’re blessed in so many ways. But these children should not be objectified. To be hunted down, it is flat out wrong.”

Halle Berry used to be attracted to abusive men.

The Oscar-winning beauty regularly witnessed her father attack her mother when she was growing up and says it affected her choice in partners.

She said: “My mother was a battered woman and that was my childhood for a good chunk of it.

“Early on in my life, I made choices, and I chose men that were abusive because that was what I knew growing up.”

However, she underwent therapy and learned what to do if and when a relationship became violent.

The 43-year-old actress has now found happiness with model Gabriel Aubry, the father of her 19-month-old daughter Nahla.

She is also using her experiences to help others who have suffered domestic abuse and works closely with the Jenesse Center, a Los Angeles-based shelter which provides support for victims.

Halle – who was honoured by the centre four years ago for her humanitarian work – said: “I care, I really care about these women and children.”

Halle Berry will host “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots,” a celebration of African-American veterans that will air on PBS stations in February.

Using primary source material including letters, diaries, speeches and military records, “Liberty” aims to document African-American battlefield accomplishments dating back to the Revolutionary War and its first casualty, Crispus Attucks.

Louis Gossett, Jr. is among those exec producing the special, which will be introduced by Colin Powell and narrated by Avery Brooks, with choral arrangements by Andrae Crouch. Frank Martin produced, co-wrote and directed.

“Our goal is to raise public consciousness about this extraordinary and little-known aspect of our nation’s history,” Martin said.

Others in the voice cast include Morgan Freeman, Mel Gibson, Susan Sarandon, Robert Duvall, Danny Glover, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Elliot and John Amos. “Liberty” was shot on location in 20 states as well as Europe.

The project will also be released on DVD in February. Other exec producers are Hillard Elkins, Dennis Considine, Richard Hull and Kevin Clark.

Natalie Morales interviews Oscar-winner Halle Berry about her work with the Jenesse Center, which provides shelter for domestic violence victims and teaches them self-sufficiency.

This will air Thursday, November 12 on “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.”

A regular feature on the evening news, “Making a Difference” profiles ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help their neighbors — or even complete strangers — in these tough economic times.

In this special week, one-on-one interviews with each celebrity, combined with visits to some of the people whose lives they have touched, highlight the incredible work being done around the world.

NBC released the statement regarding Berry at the Jenesse Center for Thursday’s segment.

From NBC:

For the last ten years, Berry has vigorously supported the Los Angeles-based center that provides shelter for domestic violence victims and teaches them self-sufficiency. Having had one-on-one interaction with some of these women, Berry vigorously fund-raises and develops partnerships with companies that will bring more awareness to Jenesse Center’s services.

Halle Berry will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s 18th annual Women in Entertainment breakfast presented by Lifetime.

Hilary Swank and Eva Longoria Parker also will participate in the Dec. 4 breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Once again, the event is held in conjunction with the publication of THR’s “Power 100: Women in Entertainment” special issue, which highlights the top 100 women in the motion picture and television industries.

“In 1992, THR was the first to recognize the importance of paying tribute to the women who play a significant role in shaping the entertainment industry. We applaud all initiatives that recognize the importance of women in all aspects of business and philanthropy,” said Eric Mika, THR publisher and vp of the Nielsen Entertainment & Media Group.

“There is no bigger or better event than THR’s Power 100: Women in Entertainment breakfast in bringing together and acknowledging so many influential and dynamic women in the entertainment industry.”

Berry joins past recipients Barbara Walters, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster and Glenn Close in receiving the Lansing award. The actress will be honored for her trailblazing within the industry and for her generosity in giving back to the community at large.

“The complex role that Halle Berry plays in life as a successful, versatile entertainment professional who is committed to furthering the well-being of others, especially minorities, is as inspiring as are her film roles,” THR editor Elizabeth Guider said. “The recognition is also wonderfully fitting in a year in which diversity has been embraced and rewarded at the highest levels of our government and culture.”

Berry, the first African-American woman to win the best actress Oscar, is the national spokesperson for the Jenesse Center, a nonprofit that provides support to heal families victimized by domestic violence.

Swank, a two-time Oscar-winning best actress, will deliver the keynote remarks at the breakfast. Multiple award-winner Longoria Parker will present at the event.

You can now bid on some super cute baby shoes signed by Halle Berry. The money goes to the “Make-A-Wish Foundation” which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

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Jenesse Center is proud to announce the dates for the 2010 Silver Rose Weekend, chaired by Academy Award winning actress and long time supporter, Halle Berry, and an illustrious roster of community supporters, sponsors, board of directors and friends. Celebrating its 30 year anniversary of continued service in the community, the event will kick off with the annual Silver Rose Gala and Auction on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, followed by the 2nd Annual Halle Berry Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Wilshire Country Club.

Jenesse Center is a non-profit organization that provides a holistic, comprehensive program to nurture victimized families back to a place of mental, financial, physical and emotional well-being.

The theme for the 2010 Silver Rose event is “In a Perfect World”. Avis Frazier-Thomas, Jenesse Board President, said, “The 2010 Annual Silver Rose Weekend theme is `In a Perfect World` because in a perfect world, domestic violence does not exist. We work diligently with the hope in our hearts that if we continue to aggressively raise awareness, provide the proper services and engage community support, we will drastically reduce domestic violence and possibly…eliminate it altogether. We thank our partners who are in the trenches with us on the quest to end domestic violence. With continued support, we will continue to plant the seeds of peace and harmony as a way of life for our clients and the community. We invite everyone to join us for the 2010 Silver Rose Weekend in April and together, protect our greatest treasure, the American family.”

Karen Earl, Executive Director of the Jenesse Center, said, “We are so grateful to have the support of so many businesses, organizations and individuals. This is such important work and we are excited that each year more great people are joining us to bring peace and healing into the homes of families who struggle with domestic violence. I also want to thank the Jenesse Center Board who work tirelessly year-round to champion the cause of the families who so need our help.”

Jenesse Ambassador Halle Berry said, “The Silver Rose Weekend will raise much needed funds to help families victimized by domestic violence. Over the past 10 years I’ve watched the lives of countless families transformed and I am excited about the future for these families as we work to build on our success and bring an end to their suffering one family at a time.”

For more information on The Silver Rose Weekend, please call Jenesse Center at 323.299.9496, ext. 103 or visit the website at www.jenesse.org. All events are ticketed and open to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are available.