Current:Home > NewsHalle Berry surprises crowd in iconic 2002 Elie Saab gown from her historic Oscar win -StockHorizon
Halle Berry surprises crowd in iconic 2002 Elie Saab gown from her historic Oscar win
View
Date:2025-04-18 04:22:00
Halle Berry is throwing it back to the night she made Hollywood history 22 years ago.
On Wednesday night, the "Catwoman" actress made a surprise appearance in Saudi Arabia during the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab runway show in Riyadh, which celebrated 45 years of the Lebanese designer's creations. During the show, she strutted down the catwalk in the iconic red Saab gown with a sheer bodice that she wore to the 2002 Academy Awards, where she became the first Black woman to take home the best actress Oscar.
After the announcer shared the backstory of her dress, Berry arrived at the end of the runway and patted her hand over her heart, seemingly moved by the moment as wind blew through the train, causing the satin fabric to billow behind her.
Berry shared a video from her runway appearance on Instagram and added a message about what the moment meant.
"There are some moments in life that just happen and they change our lives forever! Winning an Academy Award in my @eliesaabworld gown was one of those moments for me!" she captioned the post. "Thank you Mr. Saab for being a part of the tapestry of my life as we have been inextricably connected for 22 years now! It was my honor to celebrate you and your 1001 Seasons. Here’s wishing you many more glorious years of joy, creativity and glamour!"
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Berry reportedly revealed that Wednesday was her first time meeting Saab, despite the role he played in her career.
Since becoming an iconic fashion moment at the Oscars, Berry's gown at one point was on display alongside other historic sartorial pieces from the Oscars at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion and Camilla Cabello perform at Elie Saab show
During the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab event, Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion and Camilla Cabello also graced the stage and performed their biggest hits.
Lopez, donning a high-cut silver bodysuit with a plunging neckline, was joined by a cadre of backup dancers as she performed "Let's Get Loud," "On The Floor" and "Una Noche Más."
Wearing a sparkly pink mini-dress with a side train and matching thigh-high boots, Cabello sang "Never Be the Same," "Havana," "Shameless" and "Señorita."
To close out the show Dion — who is battling the rare neurological disorder stiff person syndrome — arrived on stage in a glittery, sheer cape and matching dress from Saab to belt out "The Power Of Love" and "I'm Alive."
Today's talkers: Sign up for USA TODAY's Everyone's Talking newsletter.
veryGood! (3676)
Related
- NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
- Do Hundreds of Other Gas Storage Sites Risk a Methane Leak Like California’s?
- TransCanada Launches Two Legal Challenges to Obama’s Rejection of Keystone
- Lawsuits Accuse Fracking Companies of Triggering Oklahoma’s Earthquake Surge
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- This rare orange lobster is a one-in-30 million find, experts say — and it only has one claw
- Mystery client claims hiring detective to spy on Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is part of American politics
- Atlanta City Council OK's funds for police and firefighter training center critics call Cop City
- Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
- Today’s Climate: June 30, 2010
Ranking
- Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
- These LSD-based drugs seem to help mice with anxiety and depression — without the trip
- Supreme Court Halts Clean Power Plan, with Implications Far Beyond the U.S.
- Florida nursing homes evacuated 1000s before Ian hit. Some weathered the storm
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- As ‘Epic Winds’ Drive California Fires, Climate Change Fuels the Risk
- High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless
- Today’s Climate: June 2, 2010
Recommendation
2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
Texas Fracking Zone Emits 90% More Methane Than EPA Estimated
Earthquakes at Wastewater Injection Site Give Oklahomans Jolt into New Year
Today’s Climate: June 25, 2010
New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
House GOP rules vote on gas stoves goes up in flames
What's it take to go from mechanic to physician at 51? Patience, an Ohio doctor says
U.S. Geothermal Industry Heats Up as It Sees Most Gov’t Support in 25 Years