For 2007 Heroes Among Us Awards, Halle Berry pose with executive director Karen Earl of Jenesse Center. Halle used her celebrity platform to raise $2.5 million for the domestic violence intervention program and shelter. The Revlon model and pregnant actress experienced domestic abuse in her relationships with men and from watching her mother and sister endured abuse from her alcoholic father.

I grew up with domestic violence, so I have a special place in my heart for women and children who suffer. I've known Karen for seven years and watched her give of herself to other people. She'll work 15 hours planning a benefit, then spend all night in the shelter with a new family. You don't often see people who make time for others every single day of their life.

Elsewhere, Halle Berry attended the launch party forRoberto Cavalli's H&M collection in Rome Italy.



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