Halle Berry Confirms Engagement to Van Hunt After 6 Years

Halle Berry has affirmed her engagement to singer and songwriter Van Hunt during a February 5 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, resolving rumors that she had declined the proposal. Berry, 59, confirmed they are engaged but emphasized they have not set a wedding date yet, while showing off her diamond ring.

Clarifying the Proposal and Relationship Status

Addressing speculation about her response to Van Hunt’s proposal, Berry stated,

“There’s some confusion that he asked to marry me and I said no. I did not say no. We just don’t have a date. But of course I said yes, I would marry him!”

Halle Berry then added,

“He did put a little ring on it,”

as she flashed the engagement ring to the show’s host Jimmy Fallon.

The proposal reportedly occurred in June 2025, as noted in a profile by The Cut published on February 2. While she initially expressed reservations about marriage, Berry mentioned the legal and health-related benefits of being married.

Berry’s Past Relationships and Family Life

Berry has been in a relationship with Van Hunt since 2020. She was previously married three times: to David Justice from 1993 to 1997, Eric Benét from 2001 to 2005, and Olivier Martinez from 2013 to 2016. Berry and Martinez share a son, Maceo-Robert, aged 12. She also has a 17-year-old daughter, Nahla, with former partner Gabriel Aubry.

Experiencing Public Criticism and Personal Growth

Addressing the public’s reaction to her multiple divorces, Berry shared her perspective:

“After my third divorce, people started to say, ‘What’s wrong with her? She’s crazy. She can’t keep a man,’”

she explained. Berry responded to this by questioning societal expectations, stating,

“Who says I want to keep a man if he’s not the right man?”

She revealed that these judgments led her to withdraw from interviews for about ten years due to repetitive narratives about her personal life. Berry said,

“I pretty much stopped doing interviews for a decade because I got tired of the same old story. It was always: ‘Poor Halle — Unlucky in Love Again.’”

She also imagined alternative headlines like

“Halle Berry Is Not a Damsel in Distress”

and

“Halle Berry Is Not a Victim of Failed Relationships.”

Current Relationship and Its Foundations

Berry described her romance with Van Hunt as her most fulfilling partnership. The two were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hunt’s brother. In the interview with The Cut, Berry said,

“I’m in the best relationship I have ever had.”

In a separate January 30 interview with The Times of London, Berry disclosed that she was celibate for four years before beginning her relationship with Hunt. She reflected,

“I had to really sit myself down and be alone and grow and reflect and realize my value.”

Berry added,

“I had decided if the right person doesn’t come, I will be alone. And that’s OK. I’m enough by myself. I’ve got my children. I have my career. That’s more than enough. I have an embarrassment of riches.”

Insights on Motherhood and Past Relationships

Berry also discussed her children and the dynamics with their fathers, saying,

“I have two children who are beautiful souls and I feel great about that. The relationships with their dads were not meant to be. But those kids were meant to be.”

She admitted that her previous divorces prepared her emotionally for her current relationship, stating,

“I had to go through fire and burn to get to the point of appreciating a person like him. I was a moth to a flame. I no longer am that person.”

What This Engagement Means Moving Forward

Halle Berry’s confirmation of her engagement to Van Hunt marks a significant milestone after years of personal challenges and public scrutiny. Her openness about her journey toward self-worth, growth, and meaningful partnership highlights the evolving nature of her relationships and priorities. As the couple has not yet announced wedding plans, fans remain eager to witness the next chapter in their life together, with Berry embracing this new commitment after extensive reflection and experience.