Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, now 58, has emerged as a prominent advocate for women's health, specifically focusing on menopause. Her advocacy and entrepreneurial efforts began after her own experience with perimenopause was initially misdiagnosed as herpes. Berry is the founder of Respin, a company dedicated to menopausal health, and she has been vocal about encouraging women to embrace aging as a natural and positive phase of life. She expressed hope that her work helps women stand tall and accept menopause as a wonderful part of aging. Berry's activism gained notable attention last May when she publicly declared her menopausal status on Capitol Hill. Her efforts are part of a broader movement highlighted in Forbes' 2025 "50 Over 50" list, which celebrates women over 50 who are driving innovation, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. The list, curated by ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath, includes other influential women such as Maria Shriver, who advocates for women's brain health and Alzheimer's research. Berry's mission combines both advocacy and business, aiming to leave a lasting legacy in women's health.