Halle Berry: The Bruised and Broken Action Heroine

Hollywood’s Toughest Dame

Halle Berry has revealed the extraordinary lengths she has gone to for her action roles. The Oscar-winning actress confessed to breaking a staggering 10 bones and being knocked unconscious three times during her career.

From fractured ribs to broken toes, Berry’s injury list is a testament to her dedication to her craft. Her co-star in the upcoming Netflix film “The Union,” Mark Wahlberg, admitted to his own fair share of on-set mishaps, including a torn meniscus and separated shoulder.

Berry’s most physically demanding role to date was perhaps the free diver in “Dark Tide” where she held her breath for an agonizing two and a half minutes. Even her iconic role as Storm in the “X-Men” franchise came with its challenges, as she spent countless hours suspended in the air.

“The Union” sees Berry and Wahlberg reunite as former high school sweethearts turned secret agents. The film hits Netflix on August 16.