Celebrity Transformations Halle Berry's Changing Looks By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on June 30, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic See the actress's stunning transformation through the years. 01 of 22 1985 Yearbook Archives After graduating from Bedford High School in Ohio, Berry won the Miss Teen All-American pageant. 02 of 22 1986 John Eggitt/Landov "In the '80s it was all about big hair, lots of makeup, and trying to look older than you really were," Berry once told us. After winning the Miss Ohio USA title, the well made-up pageant queen placed second in Miss USA and sixth in the Miss World competition. 03 of 22 1993 Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage Debuting what would become her signature crop, Berry promoted her role in the Queen miniseries. 04 of 22 1996 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The Race the Sun actress briefly returned to shoulder-skimming strands. 05 of 22 1997 Ron Galella/WireImage "I have very curly hair-this is its natural texture," Berry said of this look. 06 of 22 1998 S Granitz/WireImage With tight cornrows drawing focus to her flawless face, the Bulworth star played up her baby browns with false lashes and soft eyeliner. 07 of 22 1999 Armando Gallo/Renta Berry went short, sweet and blond. "I just see myself as a short-hair, spunky kind of person," said the Introducing Dorothy Dandridge lead. 08 of 22 2002 Mike Nelson/Getty Images The actress earned an Oscar for her risky role in Monster's Ball. Less risky? A lightly tousled version of her favorite pixie. 09 of 22 2002 SGranitz/WireImage Growing out her short cut ("There's only so much you can do with a pixie!"), the Die Another Day Bond Girl worked a fluffed and feathered style. 10 of 22 2004 Kurt Vinion/Getty Images She attended a Catwoman premiere with newly-lengthened locks. "These extensions were great," she told InStyle. "I would just wash and go." 11 of 22 2006 Access E/WireImage For the Tokyo premiere of X-Men: The Last Stand, Berry kept it simple with a straight chin-length bob. 12 of 22 2007 Jim Spellman/WireImage Berry framed her flawless features with long fringe. 13 of 22 2007 Lester Cohen/WireImage Awaiting daughter Nahla Aubrey, Berry discovered the benefits of pregnancy: "My skin is aglow from all the hormones. I actually wear less makeup now." 14 of 22 2009 Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The actress met motherhood with a chic new look: a honey-highlighted layered bob. 15 of 22 2011 Jemal Countess/Getty Images Her latest incarnation of the pixie? A longer-on-top version with a messy, edgy look. 16 of 22 2012 Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto The Revlon spokeswoman changed up her hair for a role in The Hive. "I look at hair as an accessory, just like a handbag or a pair of shoes," she told People. "It's something you can put on, play with for awhile and then take it off and try something different." 17 of 22 2012 Thomas Janssen/PacificCoastNews Berry went with a sexy, smoky eye for the L.A. premiere of Cloud Atlas. "To keep the feeling strong on Halle's modern, yet romantic, Dolce & Gabbana lace dress, I created an eye look with blended charcoals and shimmery silvers to complement the silver colors in the dress," said her makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua. "Her lips and cheeks were kept subtle in soft peaches." 18 of 22 2013 Jason Merritt/Getty Images Berry's gravity-defying 'do was a fun complement to her colorful Atelier Versace gown at the Golden Globes. 19 of 22 2014 Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Piecey bangs gave her trademark pixie an edgy twist at an Oscars after-party. 20 of 22 2015 Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Berry opted for a sun-kissed long bob made up of beachy waves to attend the 2015 ESPYs. 21 of 22 2016 Larry Busacca/Getty Images The actress's slightly grown out lob was styled in loose curls at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. 22 of 22 2017 Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The actress pulled back her highlighted locks into a loose updo with her bangs framing her face. She completed the look with a glossy lip and bronze eyeshadow. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit