In a recent post, actress Halle Berry shared an adorable video of her 6-year-old son, Max, trying on a pair of stylish heeled boots, captioning it with “#Quarantine Day 12.” While the video aimed to inject some cheer into a challenging time, a wave of critical comments flooded in, with many expressing disapproval over her son wearing heels. Some commenters insisted it was inappropriate for boys to dress this way.
One user lamented, “This is a damn shame. It starts at home, not society,” while another questioned, “Where are the fathers when you need them?” Others went further, making hurtful comments about how the actress was “emasculating” her son and equating his choice to wearing heels with his future sexuality. One commenter even asked if Halle had been influenced by another celebrity family, likely referencing a well-known figure who has been open about gender identity issues.
Despite the negativity, Berry chose a graceful approach, responding to a question about her son’s gender with, “Harmless fun. It’s tight on these kids right now. Let’s have a laugh and some compassion, y’all!” When someone mistakenly referred to Max as a girl, she playfully corrected them, saying, “Well, it’s a he, and he’s having a ball. Trying to cope the best he can. Laughter helps a lot right now!”
Supporters of Berry quickly jumped to her defense, with one stating, “I did this as a kid, and I have a great father—I turned out just fine.” Another added that there’s nothing wrong with letting children express themselves freely. Many fans couldn’t help but point out how well Max walked in heels, a skill many adults could envy.
This isn’t the first occasion that celebrities have faced backlash for how they raise their children, particularly when it comes to gender expression. For example, actress Mia Fox has received criticism for allowing her son to wear dresses, while actor Jaden Smith has defended his choice of attire in the past.
The takeaway? We should strive to be more accepting of others’ choices in self-expression. A simple guideline: if you can’t say something nice, it’s better to keep quiet.
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In summary, Halle Berry’s response to the trolls highlights the importance of kindness and understanding in a world that sometimes lacks compassion.
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