From New York to late-’90s Georgia, the Black community adorned their teeth with gold, creating a distinctive style. Gold caps seamlessly complemented the extravagant hair show hairstyles.

And some people are mad because they go, ‘You gave Halle Berry gold teeth and blonde hair.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I did!'” the director reflected.

Nisi (Halle Berry), with a spiffy gold grin and Mickey (Natalie Desselle-Reid), with gravity-defying hair, were unapologetic Black girls who ascended the social and economic ranks to inherited luxury.