Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry publicly criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a speech at the Dealbook Summit on Wednesday, telling the crowd she has “zero f***s left to give.” The Monster’s Ball star took aim at Newsom while delivering remarks about menopause care in healthcare plans and how women are viewed in Hollywood and corporate America. Berry referenced Newsom vetoing a menopause bill she supported. “Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause bill, not one, but two years in a row,” Berry explained. “But that’s okay, because he’s not going to be governor forever. And with the way he’s overlooked women — half the population — by devaluing us in midlife, he probably should not be our next president either,” she continued. Check it out: WOW: Actress Halle Berry STUNNED the crowd at Wednesday’s New York Times DealBook Summit by NUKING California Governor Gavin Newsom. “Back in my great state of California, my very own governor, Gavin Newsom, has vetoed our menopause bill, not one, but two years in a row. But… pic.twitter.com/Y3vC1oJhlT — RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) December 4, 2025 Berry made her comments before Newsom was scheduled to appear at the same summit later in the afternoon. More from The Hollywood Reporter: Berry’s speech layered personal anecdotes from her childhood, and observations from her career and work as a philanthropist and activist. “As a founder, I’m building for myself what I wish I had 10 years ago with the knowing that it’s going to help generations and generations to come,” Berry said. “In 2025 there is a lot to still be talked about and discovered and uncovered, especially if you are a woman who is navigating midlife and thoughtfully considering your longevity, because in 2025 I, Halle Berry, and women of my age are simply devalued in this country,” Berry said. “Our culture thinks that at 59 years old, I am past my prime, and that women my age start to become invisible in Hollywood, in the workplace, on social media. Women are pressured to stay forever 35. We’re complimented if we seem to be aging backwards or defying gravity, as if that’s even possible, and if we somehow manage to look younger than our years, it’s suggested that’s the gold standard that our worth should be measured by.” “We’re encouraged to contort our bodies and our faces in truly extreme ways to chase this elusive fountain of youth,” she continued. “And sadly, I have to admit, I too, feel this pressure every single day. I feel that pressure to change myself in order to stay seen relevant and desirable.” Based on his prior comments and actions, Newsom appears to be strongly considering a 2028 White House run. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Latest Fundraiser Shows He’s Eyeing A 2028 Presidential Run Fox News explained further: The bill, AB 432, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, had a goal of improving and expanding menopause care, mandating that a healthcare service plan or health insurer provide recommendations for menopause-related treatments. The bill would have also required healthcare providers to get training on menopause care, according to a press release from Bauer-Kahn. Newsom vetoed the bill a second time in October. Newsom told CBS News in October he is giving serious thought to running for president in 2028. The governor was also in attendance at Wednesday's DealBook Summit.