
Variety states that the Oscar winner is set to star in ''Who Is Doris Payne?' a Eunetta Boone-scripted fact-based film about an international jewel thief whose career spanned five decades.
The project is being developed by J2 partners Justin Berfield and Jason Felts.
Payne, a woman from Slab Fork, W.Va., who would confuse store owners and then her walk away with diamond rings, spent five decades plying her trade across the US and Europe. She used at least 22 aliases and worked as far afield as Greece, France, England and Switzerland. She generally operated on her own and relied on store staff forgetting how many rings she had tried on in order to walk away with the goods.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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She was arrested several times and is currently behind bars in Las Vegas for stealing a ring from Neiman Marcus. She's well into her 70s.
The last time Berry played a burglar was in 'Catwoman.'
Boone has written for TV shows, including 'My Wife and Kids' and 'One on One.'
Berry is currently filming 'Frankie and Alice' for director Geoffrey Sax.


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By: charlie on 2/24/2009 8:22AM
Halle,one hell of a great lady! It should not matter to any of us who she's with, she's happy and that is what matters. Halle's partner has his own thing going and it sure doesn't look like he needs her money to make it. There baby is an amazing looking child and we all should be happy for her.
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By: god thats funny on 2/22/2009 2:11PM
lmfao that dude daniel sounds really dumb the guy is a model trust and believe he has money, i think danny boy is mad cuz he knows he'll never have a chance with any gud looking girl.....
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By: Anita Gibson on 2/22/2009 2:27PM
Victor you are right on point. Halle is a lovely lady that gave love, and just wanted to be loved, as all of us humans want, and I for one certainly hope she is happy, and is getting the love she much deserves. As for her movies, she's had some good, and some bad but so has the rest of Hollywood and what ppl do not seem to realize is no matter what we still have to keep food on the table, and for actors they must stay in the limelight.
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By: We should all check our DNA on 2/22/2009 2:48PM
America is called the melting pot. For those of us who for appearances sake are classified as black, unless you were born in the Motherland of two parents who for generations ancestors were from the homeland, speak with untruth when we only identify ourselves as African American. On the other side of the isle are those of us who by appearance appear to be Caucasian are by genetical make-up more black than white. We tend to forget that periodically in a family that has features that tend to totally identify with the black race, there is on occasion when the recessive Caucasion or Indian gene makes itself known in a newborn, leading to specuation and inference of infidelity. It does not matter what we appear to be outwardly, it matters most who we are as a human being within our hearts and spirit. We are too busy judging by the outward appearance than by trying to be the best person we can be no matter our race, color, creed or ethnicity. We all need to get a life, love has no faults, love does not see color, religion or politics. Halle did not choose her current partner because of color, she is with him because of his showing her true love, fidelity and happiness to date. We should all hope that we have an opportunity to experience love and a truly fulfilling relationship in our lifetimes even if it doesn't last forever.
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By: Mark on 2/22/2009 4:34PM
One of the many celebs I couldn't care less about.... Halle Berry.
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By: Charlie on 2/24/2009 8:57AM
Halle has a look on her now that she never had before, and that is a good thing.I am so happy for her because it appear she really has a man who love and respect her. They have one amazing looking child that complements both of them, now who could ask for anything better than that? Halle, keep that special glow, it becomes you!!!
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