46. LMAO. Funny remarks by Team Halle and I have to agree.

When a person can't even spell right, they usually DO shop at the White Trash Mart. And they probably work there too.

As to the people who commented here claiming to own a business - you won't get far with that shitty attitude toward customers. Women especially are quick to pick up on unspoken attitiudes,believe me.

It's always the same negative posters here, they hate everyone with money.

Posted at 2:59PM on Jan 19th 2007 by May

47. You folks will believe the worst any anyone very quickly. DON'T be so guillible. You don't know if this story is ACCURATE or if it is you DON'T know the reasoning behind it. There could be a reason for this, which is not explained in this story. The story is skewed to make her look like a VILLIAN, and people buy it up.

Posted at 3:01PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Cory Roberson

48. If Her Majesty is so bothered by the little people speaking to her, why does't she just arrange to be out when they are there, or just in another part of that huge house.

There's no justification for this, and I would be willing to bet the people defending her would be verbally bitchslapping Paris Hilton if this story was about her.

Posted at 3:02PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Kitty

49. Many of these so-called stars and their behavior seems to grow more idiotic, selfish, demanding and whiny daily ("don't talk to me", "don't take my photograph", etc.). Halle's no worse than Jennifer Lopez, P Diddy, Mariah Carey, the Olsens, and on and on. On the one hand, if the painters accepted the contract, enough said. I work for a paint manufacturer, and I think $57K is ridiculous, but hey, there's no such thing as too expensive in celebrityville. On the other hand, we need to stop supporting or at least coddling these folks just because they're physically attractive. Most are talentless beautiful people or their offspring. Let them have to actually work, 5 days a week, 40 hours a day, for meager pay like the rest of us and we'll see all this b*tchy, self-centered behavior quickly come to an end.

Posted at 3:03PM on Jan 19th 2007 by StaC

50. Team Halie - YOu are obviously the one shopping at Wal-mart since last I checked nobody wears "sweats" anymore. You are the fat cow - everyone knows those construction workers like the fat ugly buck toothed bitches.

Anyhoo, It's extremely rude to not offer workers in your home something to drink! What a bitch! Just because one stupid contractor killed Adrienne Shelly does not mean that all workers in the home need to be treated like criminals. That is ridiculous. Halle isn't even that hot anymore. She's a bitter old bitch.

Posted at 3:10PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Christina Bodina

51. This kind of crap makes me so mad. I would LOVE for a celebrity to tell me not to speak to them or look at them. I'd just hope we were already outside.

Posted at 3:30PM on Jan 19th 2007 by MISSNYC

52. MEGA BITCH!

Posted at 3:32PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Not Blind

53. It's understandable why she would act this way -- too many people who work for celebrities use any opportunity as an opening to scam them. Many celebrities are stalked, all it takes is a smile and polite conversation for some stalker types to get started. Security consultants insist on these type of contracts. The workers are there to work, there is no need to chat. Anyone who has had remodeling done, and dealt with the money and time going over written estimates (like always!), takes a tougher line the next time and is more business like toward the workers.

Posted at 3:49PM on Jan 19th 2007 by moi here

54. how do we even know it's true? and so what if it is? i used to work in a place where celebs would come in and employees used to be totally inappropriate and ask for autographs and pictures. when someone is paying for service they should not have to humor every idiot who comes by. if the company didn't like the conditions, don't take the job.

Posted at 3:54PM on Jan 19th 2007 by sfan

55. Good points, #59. I was reading just recently that stalkers escalate when they achieve personal contact with the celeb. Then, in their delusion, they think they have a "relationship."

Posted at 3:58PM on Jan 19th 2007 by yeahbaby

56. 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

57. I don't blame her a bit.

She is entitled to be left alone in HER OWN HOUSE.

And as an attractive, talented actress, she probably gets bothered by jerks all too frequently.

If someone was paying me $57K to stain some cabinets and keep my mouth shut, that is what I would do: stain some cabinets, and keep my mouth shut.

Posted at 4:09PM on Jan 19th 2007 by Marshall

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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