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A Brief Biography Of Halle Berry
Halle Berry was born in Ohio in 1966, and has become a very famous actress in the United States. Here are some little known facts about the celebrity. Check back for part two of our list, coming soon.

Number Fifteen: Early Life

Her father was a hospital attendant and her mother was a nurse specializing in psychiatry. She has an older sister as well. Once her parents divorced, her and her sibling were raised by only their mother.

Number Fourteen: She Suffered Discrimination

She went to a school in Ohio that was almost entirely white, and experienced racism very early on in life. This only inspired her to excel and achieve her dreams.

Number Thirteen: Extracurricular Interests

In Halle's school years, she partook in a variety of extra activities.

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