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Halle Berry was 'speechless' meeting Sidney Poitier for the first time

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Halle Berry has recounted being left 'speechless' meeting Sidney Poitier for the first time in a touching tribute to the late Hollywood icon.In an piece written for Variety, Berry, 55, described the impact Sidney had on her life, from the time she was a young girl watching him on Guess Who's Coming To Dinner to the moment she received the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002.When Berry was finally able to meet him, however, she was so in awe of his presence she 'froze' and was unable to speak for several minutes. 'I froze':Halle Berry has recounted being left 'speechless' meeting Sidney Poitier for the first time in a touching tribute to the late Hollywood icon; pictured 2006'Years after I admired Sidney from afar, I met my idol in person.

I was at work onthe 1999 HBO film "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge," the story of another trailblazer who made history when she was nominated for an Oscar,' she penned in her homage.'I'd arranged to interview him, to glean what I could about Sidney's memories of Dorothy, as well as to hear what it was like to be Black in Hollywood during a time when there was little place for us in the industry.

I greeted Sidney, eyes dancing, cheeks lifted — and then I froze. 'It is the only time in my life when I have been rendered speechless!

I was so overwhelmed by his powerful presence, his regal aura, I could not get my words out. For several minutes, I just sat there and stared at him.'Halle said Sidney 'took the lead' on the conversation until she had gathered herself together and was able to speak.'He shared how he and Dorothy felt an instant kinship.

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