Jordin Sparks pulled a daring transfer to get the eye of 59-year-old film icon Halle Berry for a possible collaboration on a film.
The 36-year-old singer reached out to the Oscar winner on X, writing, “Hiiii @halleberry! I despatched you a dm as a result of I wrote a screenplay about hormones and menopause, and know you’d be the suitable individual to speak to about it! Hope you’re having an amazing day!”
Berry, who is about to star within the upcoming motion movie, Crime 101, has apparently not but replied.
Earlier than her latest request, Sparks posted on Instagram about finishing a script titled, Quiet Storm, with co-writer Stephanie Novel.
Within the publish’s caption, she tagged a number of Hollywood stars and producers to get their eyes on the undertaking, together with Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Kerry Washington, and Jennifer Garner, as reported by Folks.
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“Calling all feminine executives, studios and heads of growth,” she wrote on the time, “‘QUIET STORM’ is a screenplay written by my fantastically proficient writing companion @sjnovel and myself. It’s been a labor of affection over the previous 5 years!”
“We’ve obtained some beautiful suggestions, protection and are craving for as a lot as we will get! I’m coming to you guys so we will go away no stone unturned and pursue each avenue, lane, alternative afforded to us!!” added Sparks. “The dream is to get this learn by each feminine run studio on the market.” She additionally wrote, “That is such an vital story and we will’t wait to share extra.”
It isn’t shocking that Sparks requested Berry for the film, because the Catwoman actress has just lately turn out to be a vocal advocate for menopause consciousness. She even established the wellness firm, Respin Well being, which goals to construct a neighborhood for girls going by way of menopause.
The 2007 American Idol winner, Sparks, has appeared in movies equivalent to Sparkle and the latest Christmas film, Merry Little Thriller.
The request, regardless of its good intentions, has sparked a debate amongst on-line customers, drawing conflicting reactions as detailed by Leisure Weekly.
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One netizen wrote, “I do know halle has been very vocal about menopause analysis however simply the general public announcement is sending me.”
One other stated, “That is actual? There are different methods for you attain out to Halle Berry. Pathetic strategy to attempt to get to a celeb if you’re a supposed movie star.”
Nonetheless others left constructive feedback to encourage her efforts.
One stated, “That’s such an vital subject. Hope she sees it tales like this deserve the suitable voice.”
One other added, “This can be a nice initiative, seeing as she’s been vocal about these points. I hope she sees this.”
One commenter even instructed others she might think about including to the undertaking, “Converse to @MissMelyssaFord about it too. She runs a podcast on this and different feminine well being issues.”
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