Halle Berry Wants A Baby By The End of the Year

The 'Perfect Stranger' actress, who is dating 31-year-old model Gabriel Aubry, is aware her biological clock is ticking and is determined to conceive in 2007.

Halle, 40, said: "Having children is my next big project. I'm planning on becoming pregnant by the end of the year - it's my age, it's only natural."

The Oscar-winning star insists she and Gabriel are prepared to adopt if their baby-making attempts don't work.

She added: "If it can't happen naturally, Gabriel and I will adopt."