It seems Halle Berry has been slacking on the personal grooming front lately - if her unsightly hairy armpits are anything to go by.

At first glance the actress appeared flawless as she arrived at Essence magazine's Black Woman in Hollywood Awards luncheon in a stunning strapless gold frock, with her hair and make up all in check.

But when Halle raised her arm she revealed a less picture-perfect reality in the form of some fuzz sprouting from her underarm region.

Lets hope she can find a razor before the Oscars on Sunday.

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