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Halle Berry discusses personal connection and desire to work with Zendaya
Actress Halle Berry has revealed her personal connection with Zendaya, expressing admiration for the younger star’s impact on her generation. During a recent event in Los Angeles, Berry confirmed that she speaks with Zendaya, describing her as “the sweetest and my little sweetheart.”
Berry expressed a strong desire to collaborate professionally with Zendaya in the future, even suggesting on social media that she would love to play the actress’s mother. The connection follows recent public tributes, including Zendaya’s appearance at the 78th Emmy Awards, where her style—curated by stylist Law Roach—drew comparisons to Berry’s iconic early 2000s looks.
Berry has been a long-time supporter of Zendaya, praising her ability to reshape expectations for performers in Hollywood. While the two have met at various industry events over the years, they have not yet appeared in a film or television project together.