Halle Berry achieved a historic moment in 2002 when she became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award in the best lead actress category, for her role in “Monster’s Ball.”

I hope it happens because I'm tired of occupying that space alone,” Berry shared on the 'What Now?' podcast Halle Berry is hoping to celebrate another Black actress winning the Oscar. The Moonfall star — who became the first Black actress to win an Oscar in the Best Actress category at the Academy Awards for her role in 2002 Monster's Ball — shared on Trevor Noah's What Now?

The six Black nominees for the 97th Academy Awards include Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, and Zoe Saldaña. The 97th Academy