Halle Berry will join First Lady Jill Biden in a star power boost on her visit to Chicago to promote women's health.
The “X-Men” actor will accompany Biden on a visit to the University of Illinois at Chicago to highlight “the importance of advancing research on menopause and women's health,” the White House announced Monday.
Thursday's visit is part of the White House's efforts on women's health research.
“By daring to talk about women's health issues, we can reduce the taboo of talking about them,” Berry said. in an essay Last year, Women's Health magazine featured a feature on menopause.
“It's challenging everything I thought I knew about menopause. It's like, 'Your life is over.' “You're disposable.'' “There's no place for you in society anymore.'' “You'd better retire.'' “You'd better pack up,'' Berry, 57, added.
“I'm challenging the stereotypes of having to look a certain way or feel a certain way. At 56 years old, I'm my best self now. I have a lot to offer,” she said. Told.
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