30 years of ‘Flintstones’: Halle Berry talks about its landmark role for Black women in Hollywood

Halle Berry has recently reflected on her role in the 1994 film "The Flintstones", emphasising its significance for Black women in the entertainment industry as the film approaches its 30th anniversary. The Oscar-winning actress took to social media on Sunday to celebrate the milestone of the live-action adaptation of the classic 1960s cartoon series.

 

"I thought it might be really cool to look at some of my scenes because I legit haven't seen this movie in probably 20 years," Berry shared in an Instagram video. In "The Flintstones", Berry played Sharon Stone, the seductive secretary to Fred Flintstone, portrayed by John Goodman.

In her video, Berry watched clips from the film, reminiscing about various elements such as the movie's music, her character's voice, and her iconic haircut at the time. She highlighted the significance of her role, noting the broader cultural impact.

"Being a Black woman in 'Bedrock' seemed like a little thing but, you know, 'The Flintstones' was the fabric of our culture," Berry explained. "I knew that this was a big step forward for Black people, Black women especially."

Berry reflected on the unique nature of her role, acknowledging that while the film was "silly" and "over the top," her casting was a meaningful step in representation. "I knew then how important this little part in this big movie actually would be," she added.

Directed by Brian Levant, "The Flintstones" also featured an ensemble cast including Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins, Kyle MacLachlan, and Elizabeth Taylor.

In her post's caption, Berry expressed gratitude to her fans, saying, "You guys message me every year about 'The Flintstones' film so I thought I'd do something special for the 30th anniversary. Love you all for loving Miss Stone all this time."