Halle Berry rang in her 45th birthday Sunday in a sexy orange bikini. The actress, who looked about 25 as she frolicked in the sand, celebrated at a Malibu beach with daughter Nahla and some friends, sealing her place as one of Hollywood's hottest moms.

Halle Berry at the beach (Pacific CoBerry ran up and down the beach with her 3-year-old and the skimpy suit didn't slow her down at all. She smiled for the cameras on the gorgeous sunny day and there wasn't a wrinkle in sight!

The actress has had somewhat of a trying year with a lengthy custody battle between her and Nahla's father Gabriel Aubrey, but the stress of balancing motherhood, court dates, and a film career hasn't seemed to age this gal one bit. 

Perhaps that's because she has insane genes and the support of new beau Olivier Martinez. The two met on the set of their flick Dark Tide earlier this year, and seem to be quite smitten. He walked the red carpet with her at the Rose Gala this year, where Berry was honored for her community service, and they made no attempts to hide their affection.

Even though these two look deeply in love, don't look for the 45-year-old to be heading down the aisle again. The star has had had two failed marriages and said in a past interview: "I no longer feel the need to be someone's wife and I don't need the validation of a marriage certificate."

Halle Berry accepted an award at the 39 Annual 2011 FIFI Fragrance Foundation Awards wearing a Halston dress from the Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection, which has a top half that wraps around one shoulder and a draping bottom half with a gold belt strap. She was also rocking a pair of Christian Louboutin Anne Patent Leat.

Halle Berry (Getty Images)Halle Berry's ongoing custody issues with ex Gabriel Aubry seem like they're far from over. It was announced Sunday that the actress was forced to pull out of her upcoming Broadway play due to the ongoing battle between with her 3-year-old daughter's father.

Berry was slated to appear with Samuel L. Jackson in The Mountaintop, but producers just announced that she will "not be appearing in the role due to child-custody issues."

This isn't the first time Halle's custody battle has interfered with her career. She had to pull out of the Gary Marshall film New Year's Eve then was able to rejoin the cast with a smaller part in February after a judge ruled she could take her daughter Nahla with her to New York for the filming.

Halle BerryHalle Berry put Elie Saab on the map when she accepted her 2002 Oscar in one of his designs. Fast forward to 2011 and she's back again in one of his couture creations, looking stunning as always. 

At the Costume Designers Guild Awards, Halle wore a red lace gown from the spring collection. The elegantly draped dress featured cap sleeves, a cinched-in waist and a daring sheer skirt. Other celebrities would have opted for a modified, less revealing version of the frock, but Halle stuck with the runway version for an edgy and uber glam look. For the rest of her outfit, Halle kept it simple—she spiked her signature pixie and accessorized with minimalist diamond jewelry. With a dress this beautiful, it's best to let it do the talking. 

An ongoing custody battle with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry over their daughter Nahla isn't stopping Halle Berry from earning some positive attention.

The actress, 44, appeared upbeat when she accepted the Lacoste Spotlight Award at the Costume Designers Guild Awards on Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

Introduced by pal Samuel L. Jackson, Berry gave an energetic acceptance speech full of laughs and smiles, following a montage that showcased the actress's versatility in a selection of various roles over the span of her career.

"Halle looked radiant and seemed giddy on stage," an onlooker tells our friends over @PEOPLE of Berry, clad in an Elie Saab gown. "She stuck completely on topic of the event and didn't mention anything about her personal life, but she had a happy aura. She even skipped away from the podium when her speech was done, and gave Samuel L. Jackson a big hug."

Although Berry seemed in good spirits, she kept a low profile throughout the night. Her beau Olivier Martinez did not attend and the actress stuck close to both her publicist and manager, who accompanied her.

When it came to press, Berry was the last celebrity to arrive on the red carpet. She was greeted by screaming photographers.

"Even as a veteran celebrity, she seemed overwhelmed by all of the madness surrounding her entrance," the onlooker says. "She posed for photos for several minutes before dashing inside to the cocktail hour."

Up next for Berry: She's shooting a small role in the new film New Year's Eve in New York, a source tells DIDNTINVITEME

Halle Berry (Getty Images)Compiled by the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Halle Berry landed the number five spot thanks to her role as a Bond girl inDie Another Day, closely followed by new mother Penelope Cruz – who gave birth to her first child with Javier Bardem last month – in 11th place.

With the likes of Jennifer Connelly, Kim Basinger and Anne Hathaway all making the top 20, the trio were joined by Hollywood legends Farrah Fawcett, Ava Gardner and Faye Dunaway, while Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe were voted in at number 22 and 32 respectively.

Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively was the youngest star on the list at the age of 23, while Oscar-nominated Black Swan star Natalie Portman, Slumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto and Julia Roberts also made the top 50.

However, 55-year-old French actress Isabelle Adjani - known for her roles in Queen Margotand Possession - eclipsed all the other women in the poll by claiming the top spot.

Gabriel Aubry (Getty Images)Halle Berry launched her custody battle against ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry after he was “verbally threatening” to her, his former business partner has claimed.

The Oscar-winning actress -- who split from the 35-year-old model last April after almost five years together -- is seeking full custody of their two-year-old daughter Nahla and Gabriel’s former friend and business partner Stephane Bibeau has claimed he upset Halle with his behavior after their break-up.

Stephane told People: "Once they broke up he became verbally threatening to Halle. He is a vindictive guy."

However, friends of Gabriel -- who filed court papers last month seeking formal recognition as Nahla’s father and joint custody of the tot -- say their unequal relationship was one of the main causes of their split and Gabriel simply wants what’s best for his daughter.

A pal said: "From the beginning, Halle kind of had the upper hand because she was essentially supporting all of them for the most part. Gabriel never liked how that felt. Their split was tough because they're both so involved in raising Nahla, and neither ever wanted to give that up." 

Although Gabriel rubbished Halle’s allegations that she was worried for Nahla’s wellbeing while in her father’s care, sources close to the actress say she is determined he won’t be allowed access to their child without proper supervision.

The source said: "The only reason Gabriel is seeing Nahla right now is because the court hasn't made a decision yet. If it were up to Halle, he wouldn't be seeing her at all without some sort of supervision."

Gabriel Aubry isn't going to take Halle Berry's claims that he's an unfit parent sitting down. The model, and father of the former couple's 2-year-old daughter Nahla, addressed his ex's claims in a statement today, calling them "untrue and irresponsible."

Gabriel Aubry and Halle Berry in happier times. (Getty)His statement, delivered by his Wilhelmina Models rep, read (via Us magazine): "While Gabriel is disappointed in Halle's decision to falsely malign him publicly and for her own purposes, he refuses to be pulled into her dispute over a canceled film production. Gabriel also refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla."

The statement continued: "Gabriel fully believes that a consistent and balanced living situation and two loving parents are crucial for their child even if Ms. Berry feels otherwise," his rep continued. "He will always defend his rights as a father and will always consider Nahla's best interest. Halle's continuing allegations in the press are untrue and irresponsible."

Halle's statements regarding the custody battle accuse Aubry of being unable to properly care for their daughter. A previous statement from her camp said she "attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter's father...but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention."

Halle Berry was seen filling up her Lexus with gas wearing a Tiger sweater from Wildfox ($108). Made from 47% rayon fabric, 47% polyester and 6% spandex, this white sweater has a wide crew-neck, slightly longer than normal sleeves and a tiger’s face on the front.

Halle Berry (Pacific Coast News)Halle Berry has a two-year-old daughter Nahla with her former boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and she says her priorities have changed completely since becoming a mother.

Halle said: “Children shift your priorities and now I have a greater purpose for being here. I love making movies but I would give it all up to be with my daughter if I had to because she’s the love of my life. 

“She’s made me a better person because everything I do and say, everything I want and don’t want, I think first, ‘Will this be best for her?’

“When you have children you get to see things all over again. So I’ve never laughed as hard, I’ve never done more silly things, and I go to great lengths to make her laugh. She’s awakened a childlike side of me."

The 44-year-old beauty -- who is currently dating actor Oliver Martinez -- also admitted Nahla has influenced her taste in men.

She explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Every choice I make now, and that includes who I choose to spend personal time with as a partner, is not just about me any more, it’s about what’s best for her.”

However the actress is happy in her new relationship and revealed things have never been better for her.

She said: “I am just a girl who met a boy; a girl who liked a boy; a boy liked the girl and then that’s what happened.

“I’ve wanted this for so long and I feel happier than ever before.

“I’m happy and fulfilled and I’m in a really good space in my life. I’ve survived many highs and many lows and I think I have it all in perspective now -- never get too high and never get too low.”

"Frankie and Alice" is a movie Halle Berry wanted to make for more than a decade.

She got her wish, but it took a while for the movie to find a home.

Now that it has one, there is a lot of excitement for the movie and its stars.

"This is the biggest moment of my life," said co-star Joey Bothwell. "Let's be honest. Halle Berry? Come On. What gets better than Halle Berry?"

Halle Berry takes on several roles all wrapped in one body in "Frankie and Alice."

The film is based on the true story of Frankie Murdoch, a woman dealing with multiple personality disorder in the early 1970s.

One of her alters is a racist white woman.

"I was never going to let her go. Until I got too old to play it and whenever that day came, I guess I would have sat down," Berry said about making the film. "I just have been passionate about it from the minute I heard about it.

"It's just this little movie that we all cared about, so it feels like it's meant to happen because it is happening," Berry added. "If it weren't meant to happen, it wouldn't have. It was on pace not to, so this does feel good tonight."

While Berry begins to generate Oscar buzz for her performance, there is another kind of buzz in the air at the premiere: pure excitement for some lesser known stars.

"Frankie and Alice" opens in limited release Dec.10. It goes wide in February

Halle Berry was seen arriving with her daughter at a grocery store in Beverly Hills wearing a New Peace Poncho Sweater ($168) from the LA brand Wildfox Couture. This cream colored poncho style sweater hoodie is oversized by design and features a peace symbol on the front. What do you think about her look?

Olivier Martinez (Bauer Griffin)Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry seem to be getting very serious. In fact, the two are even living together.

(Getty)All eyes were on Halle Berry at Spike TV's Scream 2010, where she played a glittering goddess in a perfectly-fitted little gold dress smattered with eye-catching gold sequins.

Berry, who has been romantically linked to French actor Olivier Martinez, paired her tiny Reem Acra dress with oversized gold hoop earrings and Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps, also gold. Halle has it, she flaunts it, and no one else really stands a chance.

Next up for beautiful Berry: Dark Ride, a thriller about a diving instructor returning to the deep seas after a heartbreaking experience (Martinez co-stars).

Halle Berry was recently spotted in NYC rocking a black leather outfit, which consisted of a Helmut Lang Shearling Jersey Jacket ($1,175), leather pants, and a pair of leather knee high boots from Christian Louboutin. The Helmut lang grey biker jacket has black leather sleeves, a shearling fabric interior, and an asymmetrical zip closure. This was definitely a great choice by Ms. Berry.

It's back to Paris for new couple Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez!

Weeks after being spotted smooching in the City of Light, the Dark Tide costars, both 44, have returned to the French capital, where they set off Tuesday for lunch at their favorite eatery, La Palette, in the St. Germain neighborhood.

Berry flew in from Los Angeles, where she took her daughter Nahla, 2, shopping at furniture store CB2 in West Hollywood on Sunday.


Martinez and Berry have been spotted getting amorous all over Europe. In additional to their cozy time in Paris, the two were seen grabbing coffee hand-in-hand in London.

It looks like Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez aren't afraid to show their affection for one another.

The Dark Tide costars were snapped walking together, holding hands and talking over coffee in London on Thursday.

Earlier this week, the couple, both 44, were spotted strolling arm-in-arm and kissing in his hometown of Paris.

"It was the classic 'I'm going to kiss you here in a dark corner' move," an onlooker tells DIDNTINVITEME of Berry and Martinez's romantic romp. "And she was waiting to be kissed."

They may have called it quits months ago, but Halle Berry and her model ex Gabriel Aubry sure have been spending a lot of time together – and with their 2-year-old daughter Nahla.

Just don't confuse the closeness for a romantic reconciliation.

"They are great parents and they want the best for Nahla," a source close to Berry tells DIDNTINVITEME. "She is their priority. They love that little girl a lot."

And their love of their daughter is global in scope. In recent months, the three have spent time together in California, South Africa and England. After going public with their breakup in June, the family was spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

Weeks later, they flew from L.A. to South Africa, where Berry, 44, began filming her new movie, the maritime thriller Dark Tide in mid-July.

When Berry wasn't filming, she and Nahla were busy sightseeing at Cape Town's Table Mountain, one of the city's top tourist spots thanks to its views. The next day, the ladies teamed up with Aubry, 33, for a visit to Two Oceans Aquarium, where Berry told staff she was researching sharks for her movie.

According to an onlooker in the aquarium's gift shop, the parents "were together but distant," shopping separately, while Aubry also spent some time with Nahla outside. "They didn't behave as if they were a couple in love," the onlooker says. "He did his thing and she did hers."

Before leaving South Africa, Berry and her Dark Tide costars also toured Monwabisi Park, a poor district in nearby Khayelitsha township. The actress and the crew paid a visit to the Indlovu Project, a community development initiative that includes a clinic, youth center and community hall.

Next on the global itinerary: London, where the three set up shop at a luxury hotel in the tony Kensington neighborhood and were spotted touring the city on Aug. 26, making stops at the London Eye, Harrods and Buckingham Palace, where the family watched the changing of the guard. Also on the itinerary? A stroll through Hyde Park. Berry also spent a day alone in the city with her daughter.

"They're going to co-parent and go on with their lives," the source says. "They will be in each other's lives forever."

Halle Berry split from her model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry early this year, but she's not letting two failed marriages and this break-up ruin her quest for everlasting love. After all, she got her adorable daughter Nahla out of this last relationship!

Halle and Gabriel (Photo Agency)Speaking about her recent split, she said: "It's just that you realize you are not meant to go the distance with everybody. … We were meant to bring this amazing little person into the world. And I think that's why we came together. And because of that, we are going to be together forever, all three of us."

Halle, who has been married twice, has not given up on love but has vowed not to settle down with someone if she doesn’t feel completely comfortable. She added to Vogue magazine: “I'm not done with love, but I refuse to settle. I am a hopeless romantic. And I won't stop till I get it right. I don't think I'm unlike a lot of people. I am just someone who is trying to find that mate, and I think it's a really hard thing to do. And I'm not willing to stay somewhere where I am really not happy. And I am not willing to pretend I am for the kid's sake or so that I don't have to go through another public humiliation."

The X-Men’star is happy she waited until later in life to have a child and wishes women were biologically programmed differently so that it becomes easier to conceive as they get older. She explained: "When you are younger, it should be harder to get pregnant, and as you get older, it should be easier. When you are so ready, you can't do it to save your life. And when you are 21, you are so not ready, but you are ripe as could be. The eggs should become more developed the older you get, not die slowly from the day you're born. That's one thing God got wrong."

Nicole Kidman dons a black bikini, sparkly kaftan and floppy sun hat to film poolside scenes for "Just Go With It" in Maui, Hawaii. Dressed in a coral pink sun dress, Jennifer Aniston joined Nicole for to film more scenes for the romantic comedy.


Jay-Z jetted from “SNL” rehearsals in New York City to Boston just in time to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at the TD Banknorth Garden on Friday (May 7). Mrs. Carter was right by her man’s side in a pair of red heels and matching sunglasses.


Celebrities attend the Ana M Grand Opening Launch Party, hosted by Christina Milan, in West Hollywood. Regis Mijatovic, ex partner of Christian Audigier, is the owner of the new boutique with a clothing line designed by French artist Anthony Noble.




La Toya Jackson and a friend out shopping in Brentwood, CA. Upon leaving La Toya posed for photos with a fan and hopped into a Ferrari.



Christina Milian took a stroll through sunny Beverly Hills with her two-month-old daughter Violet Nash. The new mom will celebrate her first Mother’s Day this Sunday.


Can you get it up? Rihanna put on her hard hat and rode a pink tank during the opening night of her U.K. tour at LG Arena in Birmingham, England.



Following a whirlwind promo tour for The Back-up Plan, Jennifer Lopez catches up on family time Friday, taking daughter Emme, 2, to the carousel at a Monaco park.


Now that's a close shave, Oprah! The media mogul takes a razor to pal Dr. Phil McGraw's signature moustache while taping her talk show in celebration of the 10th anniversary of her magazine, O, at Radio City Music Hall Friday.



Toni Braxton traveled overseas to promote her new album Pulse. The sultry singer hit the red carpet at the 2010 Duftstars Fragrance Awards in Berlin, Germany, in a light blue Grecian gown



Eve posed for photos and signed autographs for fans at Journeys in New York City on the final stop of the Gumball 3000 rally.


A dressed-down Halle Berry – who recently announced her split from Gabriel Aubry – keeps it casual while making her way through LAX Friday.


Gisele Bündchen holds tight to 4-month-old son Benjamin Thursday during a family outing with stepson Jack (not pictured) to the Color Me Mine pottery store in Santa Monica, Calif.

Mary J. Blige helped inspire young women with her encouraging words during STRONGER: Girls’ Empowerment Day at Time Warner Center in Manhattan.