Halle Warns the Help: Don't Speak to Me!

61. It sounds like she's screwed no matter what she does. If she puts these specific clauses in the contract, then everyone calls her a bitch. If she rebukes the advances or chit-chat of a worker on a personal, case-by-case basis, then that worker goes to the media claiming that Halle Berry is a cold bitch.

Maybe we should cut her some slack. I bet other celebs do this all the time.

Posted at 3:59PM on Jan 19th 2007 by a rats ass

62. UM.....sounds to me like she's just trying to cover her ass and avoid the ineveitable stalkers. You've seen the paps chasing her around. I'm sure some guy in a painters suit would find SOME way to ask some stupid question...and then another and another.

And way back there poster #4...what planet are YOU on. She's not that hot...please!!

Posted at 4:24PM on Jan 19th 2007 by FED THE HELL UP

63. I would imagine any reputable contractors in Hollywood know the rules. When celebs hire a contractor, it's probably by word of mouth. I really doubt these workers are asking for autographs and tips on how to get into the business. This contract seems extreme to me. Walmart ROCKS!

Posted at 4:31PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Bettyboop

64. Ho! That's why everybody saw you getting banged doggystyle by Billy Bob Thornton!

Posted at 1:22PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Joe il

65. this is probably standard contracts for celebrities folks. their lifestyles are VASTLY different from ours.

what Halle should have included in the contract was: "and if the whiny bitches blab to TMZ they forfeit payment".

Posted at 4:42PM on Jan 19th 2007 by ezze

66. According to a friend named Ken Elliott in LA who is an attorney, I was told 4 years ago that clauses like this are typical between an outside contractor and a celebrity. You guys are indicting this woman on something that is pretty common in Hollywood. The ignorance here is amazing!

Posted at 5:24PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Rusty

67. I know it sounds like she's being a b----, but she doesn't owe those people anything but what she's paying them for the job. It's their job to do the work, not expect to be entertained as well. It's her home and where else can you call the shots if not in your own house?

Posted at 4:59PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Jenny

68. Hey, # 50...if you are going to call someone out for not being able to spell, you should probably spell check your OWN post. Learn to spell attitude, ok??
And no, I am not some chick that has never had male attention. No, I don't shop at Wal-Mart. But I DO think HB is being a Diva. Oops..guess now I'm a racist, too!

Posted at 5:11PM on Jan 19th 2007 by nancy

69. At first I thought she was feeling herself, but once I saw it was a work crew and not her maid and cook for instance, I understand where she is coming from. Other than the crew chief no one needs to speak to her other than to say hello. Hopefully they are allowed to say that. If she didn't make it clear, they'd be asking for autographs, pics and possibly a date among God knows what else. I ain't mad at her.

Posted at 6:18PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Bird

70. I hope this isn't true. Victoria Beckham apparently made the same type of demands in London when she was with Katie Holmes (no eye contact, etc.). As someone else said, these builders in LA at this wage should act professionally (like, how hard is it to varnish shelves yourself? Or pay a skilled friend $2000 for a week's work?). I doubt she'll be home a lot of the time, and after a few days in a row of saying, 'I'm busy, I'm going into my office,' the builders should take a hint! It's totally not natural if, say, she arrives home, and the workmen can't even look at her, let alone say, 'hello' or tell her what they've accomplished.

As I said, I hope this isn't true. But, and while Halle Berry hasn't commented on this to my knowledge, her nose IS fake.

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 19th 2007 by ishouldbedoingsomethingbetterwithmylife

71. That is really stupid. She can talk to you but you can't talk to her? That sounds like a recipe for disaster. Sounds like she has too much free time on her hands.

Posted at 6:20PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Kat

72. they are there to do a job, not as her guests. i wouldn't want anyone hitting on me or trying to get some gossip to make a buck off of either. a quick hello or conversation relating to the job being done is fine but that's it. this is all pretty standard practice anyway, halle's just put it in writing. big deal.

Posted at 6:23PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Paula

73. Team Halle Sweetie....you are a moron!! Sincerely darling, you couldn't AFFORD to live where I live or couldn't even dream of making the money I do BITCH! Just so happens I have a Masters in Chemistry but running a business and making men do my bidding is more lucrative! My best friend's husband is a vasular surgeon and they don't even make the money I do. Walmart is cool. I can buy all my miniscule items on the cheap and save my bucks for real fun! Go Die Yenta!

Posted at 6:33PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Just Me

74. People why are you guys getting so upset we don't even know if its true or not. There goes that he said she said......Please if youre talking to me how the hell are you working???

Posted at 12:28PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by vonda

75. I hope this isn't true. Keepin' it real would mean you'd have a friend or relative that would happily do the job over a week for $1000. If not... it's not sociologically human for her to arrive home and everyone in the house not even say hello or want to respect her by telling what progress they've made since the last time they'd seen her.

I don't think this rule is the most effective way of keeping out stalkers (checking for ID from a reputable carpentry/ joinery/ decorator, etc. would do it... and I think there would be some firms in LA that would use discretion... if the everyday builders can't be trusted, then the I'm sure the boss and only the level directly below him would get involved. How good would it be for business if Halle Berry recommended them to others?).

I hope this story is untrue, because I didn't first believe it when I was told Halle Berry had a nose job to 'very slightly straighten and thin her nose'.

Posted at 6:43PM on Jan 19th 2007 by ishouldbedoingsomethingbetterwithmylife