Halle Berry Slams Drake’s Use of Her Image on “Slime You Out” Cover

Halle Berry has made her sentiments clear regarding the initial cover art for Drake and SZA’s latest single, “Slime You Out,” which featured a picture of the actress being slimed at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
On Friday, the acclaimed actress took to her Instagram account to share a quote that resonated with her: “Sometimes you have to be the bigger guy…even if you’re a woman!” It didn’t take long for someone to connect the dots and assume that her post was in response to her image being used for Drake and SZA’s cover art.
In a direct question to Halle Berry, one individual asked, “@halleyberry, what are your thoughts on Drake using that picture of you for his single?” Berry responded to this query, expressing her dissatisfaction: “[Drake] didn’t get my permission. That’s not cool; I thought better of him!”
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Berry went on to elaborate, stating, “Hence my post today. When people you admire disappoint you, you have to be the bigger person and move on.” It’s a sentiment many can relate to when faced with a situation where someone they respect falls short of their expectations.
However, it’s important to note that Halle Berry doesn’t hold the rights to the image in question. Photographer Christopher Polk, who captured the moment for Getty Images, is the rightful owner of the image.
This incident serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding image usage and rights in the world of art and entertainment. While Berry may not have had a say in the matter, her response reflects the importance of respecting an individual’s image rights and obtaining proper permissions when using their likeness in creative works.
Christopher Polk took this picture for Getty Images, which is available to purchase rights for usage.
I love you Halle, but you don’t own the picture so you can’t dictate how it’s used 🙄 https://t.co/01HiWxcSKm pic.twitter.com/SfXxRLdN6r
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