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Halle Berry introduces James Bond musical segment to honour Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2025-03-04
Halle Berry, James Bond, music segment, Academy Awards, 2025
At the 97th Academy Awards, Halle Berry paid tribute to all the recipients of the recent Governors Awards and introduced a James Bond musical segment to honour Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli’s Irving G Thalberg Award. Singers included Lisa (“Live And Let Die”), Doja Cat (“Diamonds Are Forever”) and Raye (“Skyfall”), plus a dance performance to the “007 Theme” by Margaret Qualley.

Reflecting on Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli’s contributions, Halle Berry remarked:

“I had the great pleasure of working with Barbara and Michael on Die Another Day. And let me tell you, they don’t just produce Bond films — they have been the heart and soul of the franchise for decades. Every generation has its Bond. The world changes, and so does he. But that signature mix of danger, style, and intrigue... well, that’s timeless.”


Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Academy awards, 2025
Produers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson at the 2025 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Copyright © 2025 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All rights reserved.

The performance opened with actress Margaret Qualley leading a dance routine. Lisa of Blackpink followed with a rendition of “Live and Let Die”, the theme originally performed by Wings for Roger Moore’s 1973 debut as 007. Doja Cat performed “Diamonds Are Forever”, the John Barry composition from the Sean Connery-led Bond adventure from 1971. The medley reached its finale with British singer-songwriter Raye performing “Skyfall”, Adele’s Oscar-winning theme from Daniel Craig’s third film as Bond from 2012.

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