Celebrity Transformations Halle Berry Turns 46 Today: See Her Transformation By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter 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. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on August 14, 2012 @ 10:15AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Bedford High School/ZUMA Press; Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com Happy birthday, Halle Berry! The actress is fierce, fashionable, and today, 46. How does she maintain her beauty after decades in the spotlight? It's simple: "A smile is pure," she has said. "It's good and real, and that's sexy." See the bride-to-be’s complete transformation—from high school pageant girl to Oscar winner—in the gallery. MORE:• Halle Says Daughter Nahla Is So Girly!• Halle Berry’s Best Looks Ever• Try on Halle Berry’s Hair• Halle Berry's Celeb Designer Crush: Rachel Zoe