‘The Flintstones’ role was “big step” for “Black women”: Halle Berry

American actor Halle Berry recently reminisced about her role in the 1994 live-action movie ‘The Flintstones,’ highlighting its significance for Black women in the entertainment industry, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the film based on the 1960s cartoon series, the Oscar-winning actress took to social media to share her thoughts. “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 said in an Instagram video. She played Sharon Stone, the seductive secretary to Fred Flintstone (John Goodman).

Watching a clip from the film, Berry praised its music, her character’s voice, and her “iconic” hairdo from that era. She also acknowledged the importance of her casting in the movie.

“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.”

She added, “While it was silly, and it was over the top and campy, I knew then how important this little part in this big movie actually would be.”

Directed by Brian Levant, ‘The Flintstones’ also starred Rick Moranis, Rosie O’Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins, Kyle MacLachlan, and Elizabeth Taylor.

“You guys message me every year about ‘The Flintstones’ film so I thought I’d do something special for the 30th anniversary,” Berry wrote in the post’s caption. “Love you all for loving Miss Stone all this time,” as per The Hollywood Reporter.