In a twist nobody saw coming (except maybe her cat), Halle Berry is purr-ing her way back into the spotlight to discuss the one, the only, Catwoman. Yes, that Catwoman. The 2004 movie that clawed its way into our hearts—or at least into the litter box of cinematic history.
If you’ve somehow managed to repress this memory, let me scratch the surface for you. Halle Berry, a 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress who can rock a leather suit like nobody’s business, took over the role of Catwoman after legends like Michelle Pfeiffer left some pretty big paw prints to fill. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t exactly rake in the catnip. Instead of nine lives, it barely got one, flopping harder than a cat attempting to land on its feet after missing a jump.
To add insult to injury, Halle didn’t just walk away empty-handed—nope! She was “honored” with the prestigious Razzie Award for Worst Actress. Ouch. But hey, at least she’s an Oscar and Razzie winner. That’s versatility!
Fast forward to a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 15, where Halle dropped a catnip bombshell. When asked what it would take for her to don the cat ears once more, Halle didn’t even hiss before responding: “Maybe, if I could direct it.”
That’s right, guys. Halle Berry, Catwoman 2: Berry’s Revenge, with Halle not just in front of the camera, but behind it, too. Picture it now: a gritty reboot where Catwoman actually makes friends with the neighborhood strays, steals fish from the market, and directs her own action sequences. Hollywood, are you taking notes?
But let’s not cat-call Halle too quickly. Despite the original movie getting more scratches than purrs, Halle confessed that she “loved” the film—bad reviews and all. It’s like loving a cat that constantly knocks over your favorite mug. You don’t know why, but you can’t help it.
Now, nearly 20 years later, the critics might still be licking their wounds, but Halle’s feeling pretty smug. Why? Because the kids have found it on the internet, and guess what—they love it. That’s right, the new generation of feline fanatics have finally given Catwoman the nine lives it deserves.
“What I’m happy about is… the children have found it now on the internet,” Halle gushed. “The kids love it. So it’s so vindicating because now they’re saying, ‘It’s cool,’ and ‘What the heck was everybody’s problem with it?’ So, I’m like, ‘I’m so brat now.’”
Halle Berry is ready to step into the director’s chair, the kids are giving Catwoman the thumbs up (or should we say, paws up?), and somewhere, deep down, we’re all secretly hoping for a sequel—preferably one that involves a little more catnip and a lot fewer bad reviews.