Halle Berry thanks mother for refusing to help when homeless as a fledgling actress

The Oscar-winning star said her mother’s move was “one of the best things she did for me”.

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Halle Berry has thanked her mother for refusing to give her money when she was living in a homeless shelter while trying to forge a career in acting.

The Oscar-winning star said she had a “rough” period in New York City before she found fame.

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Berry said she was taught a valuable lesson by her mother (Aurore Marechal/PA)