Halle Berry looks back on her time filming 1994 The flints and how her role was a “big step” for black women in the entertainment industry.
The Oscar-winning actress took to social media on Sunday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the live-action film based on the 1960s cartoon series of the same name.
“I thought it might be really cool to watch some of my scenes because I honestly haven't seen this movie in 20 years,” Berry said in the Instagram video. She played Fred Flintstone's (John Goodman) seductive secretary, Sharon Stone, in the film.
After watching the first clip, the Cat lady star pointed out the film's music, her character's voice and her then-“iconic” hairstyle. She later acknowledged the impact of her casting.
“Being a black woman in Bedrock seemed like a small thing, but you know, The flints was the fabric of our culture,” Berry explained. “I knew this was a big step forward for black people, especially black women.”
She added, “Even though it was silly, over-the-top and campy, I knew then how important this small part in this big movie would actually be.”
The flintsdirected by Brian Levant, it also starred Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell, Elizabeth Perkins, Kyle MacLachlan and Elizabeth Taylor.
“You guys message me every year about the movie 'The Flintstones' so I thought I'd do something special for the 30th anniversary,” Berry also wrote in the caption of the post. “I love you all because you have loved Miss Stone all this time.”