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Jrnygrl · 02-28-2005, 02:26 AM

Razzie Berry gives a fruity performance

Xan Brooks
Sunday February 27, 2005

Halle Berry staged an Oscar-worthy parody of her Academy Awards meltdown at last night's 25th annual Razzie awards in Los Angeles. Breaking with tradition, the Catwoman star showed up in person to collect her award as the worst actress of 2004.

Explaining her decision to attend the event, Berry said: "My mother told me that if you couldn't be a good loser then there's no way you could be a good winner."

Berry famously broke down at the podium upon winning the 2002 best actress Oscar for her role in Monster's Ball. She mimicked that moment again last night, faking sobs on stage for a full minute while clutching her Academy Award in one hand and her Razzie (actually a spray-painted golf ball) in the other.

But her speech, when it finally came, went out of its way to spread the blame for Catwoman's failure. "I want to thank Warner Brothers for casting me in this piece of ****," she announced to tumultuous laughter. She added: "I'd like to thank the rest of the cast. To give a really bad performance like mine you need to have really bad actors."

Catwoman scooped four Razzies in all, including worst director (for the one-named Pitof). But its performance was matched by that of Fahrenheit 9/11, which racked up a quartet of acting dishonours. George Bush was named worst actor, while the supporting actor awards were split between defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Britney Spears, who appeared briefly in the film to offer support to the president. The Razzie for worst screen couple went to Bush and the titular hero of My Pet Goat, the book he continued reading after learning of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre.

None of the winners - Bush, Rumsfeld, Spears or the goat - were on hand to accept their awards.

Unsurprisingly, the annual Razzie awards have struggled to find big names to grace the event. Prior to Berry, only comedian Tom Green - a 2002 winner for Freddie Got Fingered - has been prepared to show up in person.

Even Berry would be forgiven for hoping that this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "I hope to God I never see these people again," she said on leaving the theatre.

Belair · 02-28-2005, 05:38 AM

Thats awesome! Good on Halle! It reminded me of the time when Tom Green attended the Razzie's and collected his awards.I reckon its hilarious.My respect for Halle Berry just went through the roof

Cactus Jack · 02-28-2005, 08:54 AM

LOL

Dean Winchester · 02-28-2005, 12:23 PM

I respect Halle a lot more than I did before, shows she does not have the pretension that much of Hollywood has.

Superstar · 02-28-2005, 04:11 PM

I have just gained alot of respect for her, that she held her head high and accepted critiscism like that

MissZero · 02-28-2005, 06:10 PM

Yeah. I have a lot more respect for her for doing that. Maybe this will make them stop talking about that damn acceptance speech LOL, yeah right haha. No but fo real like I said it was relly cool that she accepted the award in such good humor.

Jrnygrl · 02-28-2005, 07:27 PM

It show that she has a sense of humor and can laugh at herself.

BRAVO TO YOU MISS BERRY!

x3 Taylor x3 · 02-28-2005, 10:03 PM

That's awesome. Good for her. \m/

SBTB Geek · 03-01-2005, 02:08 AM

LOL, good for her. It is nice to see an actor atleast recognize their Razzie nomination.

I like her comment about being back in the bottom, and getting the drive to succeed all over again.

Belair · 03-01-2005, 05:19 AM

Its great that everyone reckons Halle did a good thing.Like David said,its wonderful that she can take critcism like that.

Zebra 3 · 03-03-2005, 12:35 AM

Name the Oscar and Razzie winning actress who has earn the right last weekend to call California's Governator a "girlie man?"

02-28-2005, 02:26 AM	#1
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Halle Berry Attends Razzies Razzie Berry gives a fruity performance Xan Brooks Sunday February 27, 2005 Halle Berry staged an Oscar-worthy parody of her Academy Awards meltdown at last night's 25th annual Razzie awards in Los Angeles. Breaking with tradition, the Catwoman star showed up in person to collect her award as the worst actress of 2004. Explaining her decision to attend the event, Berry said: "My mother told me that if you couldn't be a good loser then there's no way you could be a good winner." Berry famously broke down at the podium upon winning the 2002 best actress Oscar for her role in Monster's Ball. She mimicked that moment again last night, faking sobs on stage for a full minute while clutching her Academy Award in one hand and her Razzie (actually a spray-painted golf ball) in the other. But her speech, when it finally came, went out of its way to spread the blame for Catwoman's failure. "I want to thank Warner Brothers for casting me in this piece of ****," she announced to tumultuous laughter. She added: "I'd like to thank the rest of the cast. To give a really bad performance like mine you need to have really bad actors." Catwoman scooped four Razzies in all, including worst director (for the one-named Pitof). But its performance was matched by that of Fahrenheit 9/11, which racked up a quartet of acting dishonours. George Bush was named worst actor, while the supporting actor awards were split between defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Britney Spears, who appeared briefly in the film to offer support to the president. The Razzie for worst screen couple went to Bush and the titular hero of My Pet Goat, the book he continued reading after learning of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre. None of the winners - Bush, Rumsfeld, Spears or the goat - were on hand to accept their awards. Unsurprisingly, the annual Razzie awards have struggled to find big names to grace the event. Prior to Berry, only comedian Tom Green - a 2002 winner for Freddie Got Fingered - has been prepared to show up in person. Even Berry would be forgiven for hoping that this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "I hope to God I never see these people again," she said on leaving the theatre.

02-28-2005, 05:38 AM	#2
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Thats awesome! Good on Halle! It reminded me of the time when Tom Green attended the Razzie's and collected his awards.I reckon its hilarious.My respect for Halle Berry just went through the roof
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02-28-2005, 06:10 PM	#6
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	Yeah. I have a lot more respect for her for doing that. Maybe this will make them stop talking about that damn acceptance speech LOL, yeah right haha. No but fo real like I said it was relly cool that she accepted the award in such good humor.
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02-28-2005, 10:03 PM	#8
x3 Taylor x3 Yeahh man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2004 Posts: 1,741	That's awesome. Good for her. \m/
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02-28-2005, 12:23 PM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I respect Halle a lot more than I did before, shows she does not have the pretension that much of Hollywood has.

02-28-2005, 04:11 PM	#5
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I have just gained alot of respect for her, that she held her head high and accepted critiscism like that

02-28-2005, 07:27 PM	#7
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	It show that she has a sense of humor and can laugh at herself. BRAVO TO YOU MISS BERRY!

03-01-2005, 02:08 AM	#9
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	LOL, good for her. It is nice to see an actor atleast recognize their Razzie nomination. I like her comment about being back in the bottom, and getting the drive to succeed all over again.

03-01-2005, 05:19 AM	#10
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Its great that everyone reckons Halle did a good thing.Like David said,its wonderful that she can take critcism like that.

03-03-2005, 12:35 AM	#11
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	Name the Oscar and Razzie winning actress who has earn the right last weekend to call California's Governator a "girlie man?"
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