Jordin Sparks has gone viral after publicly asking Halle Berry to read her new screenplay about hormones and menopause. The 36-year-old singer and American Idol winner revealed on X that she had already sent Berry a direct message and believes the Oscar-winning actress is the ideal person to discuss the project with. Sparks explained that she wrote a script about menopause and wanted Berry’s thoughts, tagging her in a warm, upbeat post that quickly gained traction online. Berry has yet to respond publicly, which has only fueled more discussion.
Sparks recently shared that she co-wrote a screenplay titled Quiet Storm with Stephanie Novel, focusing on hormones, menopause and the experiences of women in their 40s and 50s. In an earlier Instagram post, she tagged Hollywood heavyweights like Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Garner, hoping to capture the attention of top female-led studios and producers. She said the script has already received positive feedback but vowed to “leave no stone unturned” to find the right team and push menopause conversations into the mainstream.
Halle Berry, 59, has become a prominent advocate for women’s health and menopause awareness, even launching her wellness brand Respin Health to support women in midlife. While some social media users criticized Sparks for publicly calling out Berry over menopause, others defended her, noting Berry’s own commitment to the topic. Sparks later encouraged fans not to fear rejection, saying hearing “no” builds courage and resilience, as the viral moment continues to highlight menopause, ageism and bold ambition in Hollywood.
