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Halle Berry's Birthday Celebration and David Justice's Reflections
Hollywood star Halle Berry celebrated her 59th birthday in style, surrounded by her partner Van Hunt, and enjoying a tropical getaway. The pictures shared on Instagram, which show Berry with a glass of red wine between her toes, eating in bed with Hunt, a birthday cake, and an envelope marked "mom," have sparked much discussion.
In a joint interview with "Today.com" in June 2025, Hunt proposed to Berry, but she is still considering her answer. Berry's response to the proposal, and her birthday celebration, seemed to take a jab at Halle Berry's first husband, David Justice, who recently gave insights into their relationship and breakup in a podcast with Matt Barnes.
Justice, who has been married to Rebecca Villalobos since 2001, claimed that Berry pushed him to marry her after only five months of dating, despite his emotional uncertainty. He later admitted that his criticisms of Berry during their marriage, such as her not cooking, cleaning, or seeming motherly enough, were a product of youthful ignorance and limited relationship experience.
Justice acknowledged that therapy might have helped them work through their differences, framing his past criticisms as immature and shaped by his upbringing and experience as a Midwestern man expecting traditional roles from his wife. Berry's Instagram post, featuring the caption "Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering," was widely interpreted as a subtle rebuttal that pushed back against Justice's framing of her role and character during their marriage.
Berry, who has had three previous marriages to Eric Benét (2001-2005) and Olivier Martinez (2013-2016), has been dating singer-songwriter Van Hunt since fall 2020. In a recent interview, Berry expressed a desire to get married again, stating that she feels they should get married as an expression of their love, but not because they need to.
Berry has two children, Maceo-Robert (11), with Martinez and a daughter, Nahla (17), with Gabriel Aubry. The pictures from her birthday celebration suggest that Berry spent her special day with Van Hunt, and the joy and love between them are evident. As Berry continues to navigate her personal and professional life, fans and admirers alike eagerly await her decision on Hunt's proposal and what the future holds for this beloved Hollywood icon.
Despite the potential engagement with Van Hunt, Halle Berry's Instagram post subtly responds to David Justice's criticisms about their past, hinting at a different perspective on domestic responsibilities within their relationship. As Berry continues to balance her lifestyle, relationships, and career in the entertainment industry, she reflects on the lessons learned from past unions and their impact on her present and future choices.
