Halle Berry admits she had 'rocky start' with Angelina Jolie before 'divorce' bond
Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie bond over past divorces while prepping for Maude v Maude, a mix of action and comedy, after a rocky start.
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Halle Berry discussed her initial challenges working with Angelina Jolie on the upcoming action-thriller Maude v Maude.
In a recent interview with Variety at the Red Sea Film Festival, Halle stated that, despite a rocky start, the pair have since bonded, particularly over shared experiences of divorce and past relationships.
Maude v Maude, acquired by Warner Bros. after a competitive bidding war, will feature both Berry and Jolie in starring and producing roles through their respective production companies.
Berry expressed excitement about collaborating with another female star and crafting a story from their unique perspectives.
Berry, 57, and Jolie, 48, both thrice-divorced, found common ground during their discussions.
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Berry's former spouses include baseball star David Justice, singer-songwriter Eric Benet, and actor Olivier Martinez.
Jolie's ex-husbands are Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt.
Describing Maude v Maude as a blend of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mission: Impossible with a comedic element, Berry looks forward to the on-screen dynamic with Jolie, both physically and intellectually.
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Berry's visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia served a dual purpose: attending the film festival and scouting locations for the film. She emphasized the global scope of the project, with plans to feature locations rarely seen on screen.
Maude v Maude will be directed by Roseanne Liang, with a script by Scott Mosier, and produced by Berry's HalleHolly production company, alongside Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth's RK Films. The start date for production remains unspecified.
Berry is also set to appear in The Union with Mark Wahlberg and The Mothership with Omari Hardwick, both slated for release in the upcoming year.
