Halle Bailey re-creates Halle Berry's Bond girl orange bikini look for Halloween

Halle Berry’s iconic film looks were fresh in the minds of celebrities this Halloween, as Halle Bailey led the charge in paying tribute to the Oscar winner on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old singer and actress took to Instagram, sharing sizzling snaps of herself channeling Berry's character, Jinx, from the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

In this 20th installment of the franchise, Jinx makes a stunning entrance, emerging from the ocean in an orange bikini with a white belt and a knife strapped to her side—a bold nod to the classic Bond girl aesthetic.

Bailey looked equally stunning in her homage, perfectly embodying Berry's spy persona and captioning her bikini snaps with 'Halloween 2024.'

Her tribute appeared to inspire other stars to join in, with Tyla and Coi Leray recreating Berry's looks from The Flintstones and Catwoman, respectively.

Tyla channeled Berry’s character Sharon Stone from the 1994 live-action adaptation of the classic animated series.

In the film, Berry’s character is known for her striking animal print dress, and Tyla’s modern twist paid homage to that iconic look while maintaining impressive attention to detail.

She captioned her photos with a cheeky line: 'Well I’ve been a very bad girl, but you have to admit… I was very verrrrry good at it. @halleberry.'

Rapper Coi Leray looked absolutely purr-fect as she channeled Berry’s Patience Phillips, the timid graphic designer who transforms into the fierce superheroine in 2004's Catwoman.

Berry's striking appearance in a sleek black leather catsuit remains etched in the minds of fans, despite the film receiving heavy criticism for its lackluster script and direction.

Despite the poor reception, Berry infamously won a Razzie Award for Worst Actress, making her the first person to win both an Oscar and a Razzie, having previously won the Oscar for Best Actress for 2001's Monster's Ball.

Back in 2021 during a conversation with Vogue, Berry discussed the iconic James Bond orange bikini, emphasizing that curating the perfect ensemble was no easy task.

'We tried on so many bathing suits,' she told the publication. 'So many bikinis and so many belts.'

'We had a knowing that it would maybe, because it was in a Bond movie, become an iconic situation… something that would live a very, very long time,' the actor added.

Berry also claimed that studios were too scared to support a James Bond spin-off based on Jinx.

Producer Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson lobbied for the character to get her own movie, although MGM were put off by an $80 million price tag, a decision Halle branded as 'disappointing' in a cover interview with Variety.

'It was ahead of its time. Nobody was ready to sink that kind of money into a black female action star. They just weren't sure of its value. That's where we were then.'

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Naomi Campbell looking great at 54

Naomi Campbell looks better than ever. The 54-year-old British model and actress was photographed enjoying her summer in Sardinia, Italy, where she wore a gorgeous zebra print bikini as she enjoyed the beach with some friends.

Photos showed Campbell having a good time with her companions as she walked towards the beach. She wore a zebra print bikini that she paired with a white sunhat with colorful details, sunglasses, bracelets, and jewelry.

She was photographed enjoying her beach day, with paparazzi capturing her doing various activities like swimming in the ocean, talking on the phone, and talking with her friends.

While in Sardinia, Campbell also attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show, which was attended by guests like Lauren Sanchez, Halle Bailey, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She wore a stunning cream-colored gown with a cross-over section at the cleavage, which gave it a fun and inventive edge without losing its elegance.

In conversation with Vogue, Campbell shared why she loved the new Dolce & Gabbana collection, titled Alta Gioielleria. “I have to say, I recognize Italy in these pieces,” said Campbell. “From hints of baroque architecture and renaissance paintings to the vibrant sun-drenched colors of the Mediterranean. When I wear one of their creations, I feel like I’m carrying a piece of Italy with me.”

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Halle Bailey showing off her strong physique

The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey celebrated July 4th—and her own independent spirit—in a bathing suit that perfectly showcased her strong physique. Bailey, 23, shared pictures of herself wearing a white bikini, posing in the perfect light of a summer sunset. "Girl of your dreams ?," she captioned the post. "The people's mermaid," a fan commented.

Bailey worked out with personal trainer Sana Shirvani for her role in The Little Mermaid. "Core strength is very different to a visible set of abs," Shirvani says. "It was important for the cast to look the part, but also be able to film for hours on a rig. As the Mermaids have no legs, they are heavily relying on their core and back strength to hold them up. This required a huge amount of abdominal strength as well as a huge amount of strength through their back extensors."

Bailey has followed a vegan diet for years. "Being vegan started from our mother," she says. "One day she was like, 'I'm gonna try to be vegetarian for a week. You can join me if you'd like.' We started the week with her and just never went back." Sister Chloe Bailey is also vegan. "When we moved to L.A., it really became easy. So many vegan restaurants and vegan aisles in the grocery store are like heaven for us!" she adds.

Bailey did full-body strength training for The Little Mermaid, including neck-strengthening exercises on a GHD (Glute Ham Developer) machine. "Being on the rigs and being horizontal, they've got to be able to swim like a mermaid, move like a mermaid, and also be able to sing, act, and dance pretty much with a straight face without being in pain," Shirvani says. "We put them on the GHD with a neck brace which had a chain on it, and we would put 1.5 to 2.25 kilograms (3.3 to 5 pounds) on that chain and they would just isometrically hold for anything between 30 to 90 seconds."

Bailey and her sister love working out in the fresh air as much as possible. "Well, we've always loved to be outdoors in nature," she says. "My sister and I, when we're together, we love hiking and going to the beach. We used to run track in Atlanta for real when we were younger. We just love to kind of sweat things out. For me especially, I'm an Aries, so I hold a lot of like my fire and passion inside, so sometimes running will just help me get all that steam off of my chest and I feel better."

Bailey has learned to tune out criticism and embrace her imperfections. "Being in this industry and everything, it's a lot to deal with," she says. "But at the same time, I love taking a step back and looking at the big picture and saying, 'You know what? Maybe this thing that I'm overanalyzing about myself doesn't matter. Maybe my flaw today is something that's beautiful.' So, I'm just constantly reminding myself that my imperfections are what make me me."

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Halle Bailey in Bathing Suit Says "God is Amazing"

Halle Bailey is grateful this holiday season in her swimsuit. The singer and actress shared a photo of herself over the weekend, while spending a day on the beach. Wearing a neon green bikini, she captioned the post, "happy ?God is amazing."

Halle understands the importance of exercise. Her go-to workout? Circuit training. In a January 2021 Instagram Story she shared her workout. It included moves like weighted squats, box jumps, weighted side planks, and rotating hollow holds were all part of her routine. "Another day another workout complete i ain't playinnn," she tweeted in April post-sweat session.

Halle and her sister Chloe are totally vegan. During BuzzFeed's Sister Test, the girls revealed a few of their favorite meat-free dishes, including avocado toast, rice, and bread and sweets such as vegan cheesecake, donuts, and pancakes.They also revealed the recipe for their favorite smoothie, which includes raspberries, almond milk, blueberries, apple, agave nectar, and ice.

During a Teen Vogue interview, Halle and Chloe revealed one way that they infuse exercise into their busy schedules: The walk instead of ride. "Every morning we walk our little brother to school. That helps us start our day off nice and refreshed," they said. When traveling for work, they also walk instead of hopping in cars.

Halle also loves to run. She and Chloe revealed to Teen Vogue that they "love to go running, around three times a week." According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. "For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories," they say.

Halle isn't trying to turn into the Hulk. "I've always felt i was too small but honestly proud of my progress..?getting somewhere ???" she captioned a recent Instagram photo of herself in the gym. "U.S. exercise guidelines recommend that adults do strength training for all major muscle groups twice a week. This can be accomplished through a variety of workouts, including weightlifting, exercises like push-ups and sit-ups, and some types of yoga," says Harvard Health.

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