HALLE BERRY Former model turned Academy award winner. Halle Berry, 53 one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s, has had a successful career spanning decades in the entertainment industry and yes, she balances it with being an amazing mom to daughter Nahla (12) and son Maceo (6) “Honestly, I felt the sexiest during both my pregnancies,” said Berry, who became a mom at 40. “Knowing that someone would always be counting on me made me a better person. I’m more focused and in line with my values and my goals. I stopped letting negativity get me down.” – Halle Berry.