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 heartsβor at least into the litter box of cinematic history.
If youβve 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 nobodyβs business, took over the role of Catwoman after legends like Michelle Pfeiffer left some pretty big paw prints to fill. Unfortunately, the movie didnβt 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 didnβt just walk away empty-handedβnope! She was βhonoredβ with the prestigious Razzie Award for Worst Actress. Ouch. But hey, at least sheβs an Oscar and Razzie winner. Thatβs 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 didnβt even hiss before responding: βMaybe, if I could direct it.β
Thatβs right, guys. Halle Berry, Catwoman 2: Berryβs 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 letβs not cat-call Halle too quickly. Despite the original movie getting more scratches than purrs, Halle confessed that she βlovedβ the filmβbad reviews and all. It’s like loving a cat that constantly knocks over your favorite mug. You donβt know why, but you canβt help it.
Now, nearly 20 years later, the critics might still be licking their wounds, but Halleβs feeling pretty smug. Why? Because the kids have found it on the internet, and guess whatβthey love it. Thatβs right, the new generation of feline fanatics have finally given Catwoman the nine lives it deserves.
βWhat Iβm happy about isβ¦ the children have found it now on the internet,β Halle gushed. βThe kids love it. So itβs so vindicating because now theyβre saying, βItβs cool,β and βWhat the heck was everybodyβs problem with it?β So, Iβm like, βIβm so brat now.ββ
Halle Berry is ready to step into the directorβs chair, the kids are giving Catwoman the thumbs up (or should we say, paws up?), and somewhere, deep down, weβre all secretly hoping for a sequelβpreferably one that involves a little more catnip and a lot fewer bad reviews.