Halle Berry Claps Back At Gavin Newsom: "He Shouldn'T Be President"

Halle Berry Takes a Stand

It's no secret that Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry isn't one to shy away from speaking her mind, and this week was no exception. With the glitz of a star-studded affair as her backdrop, Berry voiced her strong disapproval of California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent actions. Just before Newsom took the stage, Berry publicly criticized him for vetoing a menopause bill that she had been an ardent supporter of.

Berry's frustration stems from the veto of the Menopause Care Equity Act, a bipartisan bill that she has championed tirelessly. The act would mandate comprehensive health insurance coverage for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause symptoms. Berry, who has been on a mission to raise awareness and education around menopause, didn't mince words when expressing her disappointment.

“Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause bill, not one but two years in a row," she stated at the New York Times' DealBook Summit. "But that's okay, because he's not going to be governor forever, and the way he has overlooked women, half the population, by devaluing us, he probably should not be our next president either.”

A Personal Crusade

Berry's remarks on Wednesday come from a deeply personal place. After discovering back in 2024 that she had been in perimenopause for a decade but misdiagnosed all along, she became an advocate for better awareness and support for menopausal women. The actress has been vocal about the need to remove the stigma around menopause, highlighting that it's essential for women to have access to both proper care and education.

As a mother of two and a prominent figure in Hollywood, Berry’s journey through menopause has fueled her advocacy. She recounted her childhood experiences and how they shaped her resilient spirit, emphasizing she has always stood up for herself since then.

Why It Matters

At the heart of Berry's argument is a push to take menopause out of the shadows. "The shame has to be taken out of menopause," Berry said last year, advocating for national legislation to support research and education around the topic. Women often experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, facing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia.

Berry's engagement on this issue didn't just stop at the state level. Last year, she aligned with senators in Washington, D.C., advocating for a national allocation of $275 million towards menopause research and education. Her message is clear – society needs to change how it views aging women, and Berry is leading the charge.