Halle Berry has confirmed that she is engaged to Van Hunt, her partner of nearly six years, clarifying details about their relationship on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. While the couple is officially engaged, Berry emphasized that they have not set a wedding date yet, explaining her decision amid public speculation.
Details About the Engagement and Relationship Update
On the show, Berry addressed rumors suggesting she had declined Van Hunt’s proposal. She firmly stated,
“There’s some confusion that he asked to marry me and I said no… That’s not the case. I did not say no. We just don’t have a date. But of course I said yes, I would marry him.”
Flaunting her engagement ring, Halle added,
“He did put a little ring on it,”
confirming the engagement status.
Van Hunt had previously spoken about his proposal during a June 2025 appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends. He remarked,
“I put out the proposal and it’s still on hold, as you can see. It’s just out there, floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her.”
Berry explained why they have yet to plan a wedding, noting their previous marriages.
“Well, I’ve been married three times. Van has been married once, and so, no, we don’t feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don’t.”
She further expressed hope for marriage based on their connection, saying,
“I think we will get married just because, out of the people I’ve been married to, this is the person I should have married. And I feel like I should, we should get married, but it’s not because we feel like we have to. I think it’s something that we would like to do, just because we want that expression.”
Early Public Signs of Their Relationship
Fans have followed Halle Berry and Van Hunt’s relationship closely. On New Year’s Day 2022, they shared a photo on Instagram where they were kissing at an altar, which led many to assume they had secretly wed. Berry captioned the image, “Well…IT’S OFFICIAL!” However, she later clarified that this was not an actual wedding.
During a later interview with Extra, Berry described a recent vacation with Hunt as “crazy,” acknowledging,
“Clearly, we had too many cocktails and did silly things that we shouldn’t have been doing.”
In October 2021, during a red carpet interview with Extra, Berry confirmed the depth of their connection when asked if they were “madly in love.” She said,
“We are… Sometimes, you have to wait for things in life. I waited patiently — well, maybe not patiently, but I waited.”
Background on Halle Berry’s Past Relationships and Family
Halle Berry’s current engagement to Van Hunt follows three previous marriages. She was married to Olivier Martinez from 2013 to 2016, with whom she shares her 12-year-old son, Maceo. Before that, she was married to David Justice (1993-1997) and Eric Benét (2001-2005). Berry is also a mother to daughter Nahla, 17, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.
What This Engagement Means for Halle Berry and Van Hunt
While Halle Berry engaged Van Hunt with no immediate plans to wed, her thoughtful approach reflects their shared understanding that marriage is not a necessity to prove their love. Instead, the couple hopes to marry on their own terms, emphasizing authentic commitment rather than societal expectations. As they continue their relationship, fans remain eager to see when they will officially tie the knot.
