Current:Home > reviewsHalle Berry surprises crowd in iconic 2002 Elie Saab gown from her historic Oscar win -WealthTrail Solutions
Halle Berry surprises crowd in iconic 2002 Elie Saab gown from her historic Oscar win
SafeX Pro Exchange View
Date:2025-04-09 16:46:08
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! (5668)
Related
- Tropical rains flood homes in an inland Georgia neighborhood for the second time since 2016
- Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction
- Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas Emma Brungardt Dead at 19 After Car Crash
- Kamala Harris Addresses Criticism About Not Having Biological Children
- A Georgia governor’s latest work after politics: a children’s book on his cats ‘Veto’ and ‘Bill’
- Celine Dion makes rare appearance during Steelers vs Cowboys game promo
- Celine Dion makes rare appearance during Steelers vs Cowboys game promo
- RHOSLC Star Whitney Rose's 14-Year-Old Daughter Bobbie Taken to the ICU
- British swimmer Adam Peaty: There are worms in the food at Paris Olympic Village
- Powerball winning numbers for October 5: Jackpot rises to $295 million
Ranking
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Social media users dub Musk as 'energetic' and 'cringe' at Trump's Butler, PA rally
- The Garth Brooks news is a big disappointment − and an important reminder
- Here's When Taylor Swift Will Reunite With Travis Kelce After Missing His Birthday
- British swimmer Adam Peaty: There are worms in the food at Paris Olympic Village
- Alabama's stunning loss, Missouri's unmasking top college football Week 6 winners and losers
- Florida prepares for massive evacuations as Hurricane Milton takes aim at major metro areas
- Connecticut Sun force winner-take-all Game 5 with win over Minnesota Lynx
Recommendation
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
Oklahoma death row inmate had three ‘last meals.’ He’s back at Supreme Court in new bid for freedom
Tia Mowry Shares Update on Her Dating Life After Cory Hardrict Divorce
Verizon says network disruption is resolved; FCC investigating outage
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
NFL games today: Start time, TV info for Sunday's Week 5 matchups
Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control
What NFL game is on today? Saints at Chiefs on Monday Night Football