Halle Berry is remembering the time Prince used schoolyard ways to ask her on a date.
Whereas visiting Jimmy Kimmel Dwell on Monday, the By no means Let Go actress revealed that the late “Raspberry Beret” singer, who died in 2016, as soon as requested her out at his live performance utilizing solely a bit of paper.
The dialog took place after host Jimmy Kimmel requested Berry if there was any reality to the rumors that Michael Jackson as soon as recruited Babyface to assist him ask Berry if she’d exit with him. In response, the Oscar winner stated, “I do not know, however I do know Prince requested me out on a date.”
She famous, nevertheless, that Prince’s proposal wasn’t precisely achieved in particular person.
“I used to be at one in all his live shows right here on Sundown on the Key Membership, and he had any individual come out with a bit of paper. And you already know like children do, you say, ‘Do you want me? Sure or no.’ I went, sure!” She defined. “I imply, I am at his live performance, proper? Sure!”
She continued, “Got here again out once more: ‘Would you exit with me?'”
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This time round although, Berry didn’t reply. “No, I did not ship the paper again,” she stated. “I saved the paper.”
To which Kimmel, naturally, then requested, “Can I’ve it?”
The late-night host additionally marveled over the thought of Prince making an attempt to arrange a date with Berry whereas additionally performing on the present. “So wait, between guitar solos he’s scribbling down notes?” He requested. “He’s like, ‘Convey this to Halle, let’s see.’”
Berry, who appeared equally mystified by Prince’s magical methods, merely replied, “One way or the other, I acquired it.”
Watch Berry recall being requested out by Prince within the clip above.