Halle Berry is engaged to Van Hunt after 6-years of relationship. Halle has long admired love in her life, and she has finally found love in Van Hunt. Here's looking at their relationship timeline.
Halle Berry is engaged to Van Hunt after 6-years of relationship, and after a long, blossoming romance, the two have finally sealed their relationship with a ring on Halle Berry’s finger. Halle has long admired love in her life, and after a few failed attempts at marriage and love, she has finally found love in Van Hunt. Van and Halle’s love story has blossomed since the pandemic days, and now they make red carpet appearances together.
The Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry, is a producer and a former model, with a career spanning over decades. Halle has been a part of some of the most remarkable films in multiple genres like action, intimate dramas, and romantic comedies, cementing her status as a versatile and one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. Here's looking at the dreamy couple's relationship since 2020.
Halle Maria Berry was born on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest daughter of Judith Ann Hawkins and Jerome Jesse Berry, who divorced when she was four-years-old. Halle was raised by her mother in a white neighbourhood and inevitably faced racial discrimination during her childhood years.
Halle was married thrice before she found her forever in Van Hunt and enjoyed showing off her relationship. Halle was married to David Justice from 1993 to 1997, Eric Benet from 2001 to 2005 and to Olivier Martinez from 2013 to 2016. Halle shares a son named Maceo, born in 2013 with Martinez and a daughter named Nahla, born in 2008 with her ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry.
Halle and Van confirmed their relationship in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and often referred to him as a wonderful, caring partner for her. Van and Halle had only been dating for a few months, but it was enough time to convince the actress to decide that he was the one for her. In 2021, after the lockdown was lifted, Halle and Berry made their red carpet debut at the Academy Awards. A source close to the couple told Us in April 2021 that:
“It’s adorable to see how much he is infatuated with her.”
In August 2020, Berry teased fans about her new relationship during her birthday celebration when she posted a photo of her feet intertwined with someone else’s in bed. She captioned the post, “Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes from my friends and my very supportive and loyal fans! You ALL helped to make my birthday extra special.”
In September 2020, Van Hunt and Halle became Instagram official after she posted a previously teasing photo in August. She captioned the new post of a photo of herself wearing a shirt with Hunt’s name on it, “Now ya know”. Later the same month, Hunt posted a photo of the duo wearing matching masks on Instagram and wrote, “You’ve got to coordinate.” In November 2020, Hunt and Halle had already made headlines as the couple taken over by love and consumed by their chemistry. A source told Us:
"She's had some negative experiences [with men], but Van has taught her to love again — and love herself,"
In a cheeky post celebrating Valentine’s Day in February 2021, Hunt honoured his new relationship with a photo with the words “Smilin' Cheek to Cheek. Happy Valentine’s eve” written alongside it. By this time, sources claimed that Halle is finally beginning to see herself settle down with Hunt. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in March 2021, Hunt opened up about how Halle has influenced his music.
Later that month, Halle wished Van Hunt on his birthday with the words “A real woman can do it all by herself, but a real man won’t let her. Happy birthday, VanO. I only wish I’d known you sooner so I could have loved you longer!” Van and Halle made their red carpet debut at the Academy Awards in April 2021, where Halle was seen flaunting her new blunt bob haircut and a baby bang hairstyle with Hunt by her side. Halle Berry shared a playful moment with Van Hunt when she posted a photo of the two kissing, accompanied by a caption expressing their carefree approach to life. In the image, Berry wore red heart-shaped sunglasses, a simple T-shirt, and bikini bottoms, creating a relaxed and affectionate vibe. This moment was shared publicly before June 2021.
After a social media user commented that Berry seemed more in love than Hunt, the actress responded confidently, shutting down the remark and making it clear that the assumption was incorrect. Around the same time, another follower shared how Berry’s relationship gave them hope, noting similarities in age and life experiences. Berry replied with an encouraging message about never giving up on love and keeping one’s heart open.
In June 2021, Van Hunt publicly praised Berry by highlighting not just her beauty but also her intelligence and storytelling ability, suggesting that these qualities would define her lasting impact. In July 2021, the couple celebrated the Fourth of July together with a romantic getaway, which Berry shared on Instagram as they enjoyed the holiday side by side. In August 2021, Hunt honoured Berry’s birthday with a poetic tribute celebrating her spirit and love. Berry responded warmly in the comments, reinforcing their playful and affectionate dynamic.
In September 2021, Berry posted a cosy photo of herself and Hunt enjoying cocktails and kissing, hinting at how the couple had supported each other and grown together. In November 2021, during a joint interview, Berry spoke openly about how Hunt’s emotional support differed from her past relationships. She explained that feeling loved and supported transformed her outlook on life and made everything feel brighter and more possible. Hunt added that their relationship made him feel deeply happy and comforted.
Later in November 2021, when asked about making their relationship official, Hunt expressed his desire to do so, while Berry reminded him that they already were. Hunt humorously mentioned Berry’s son, Maceo and joked that someone had essentially married them already. In December 2021, Berry shared that she was unsure whether Hunt had written music inspired by her yet, though she hinted that something might be on the way.
In January 2022, the couple sparked marriage rumours after Berry posted a photo of them kissing inside a tropical chapel. Later that day, she clarified that the post was meant as a playful New Year’s joke and reassured followers that they were simply having fun. Also in January 2022, Berry revealed that her son, Maceo, had arranged a small commitment ceremony for her and Hunt in the back seat of their car. She explained that the gesture came from Maceo seeing her genuinely happy, which deeply moved both her and Hunt. Berry shared that the moment was emotional for everyone involved and meaningful within their blended family, emphasising how important it was that her children felt comfortable and happy with her choices.
In March 2022, after receiving the Critics’ Choice Association SeeHer Award, Berry shared a photo with Hunt from the event, expressing gratitude for having a partner who uplifted her and helped her reach new heights. Later in March 2022, a source revealed that Berry and Hunt had discussed engagement and that a proposal could happen soon. The source noted that Berry had once believed she would never marry again, but her feelings changed because she viewed Hunt as her soulmate and felt ready to make a lasting commitment.
In April 2022, Berry marked their anniversary by sharing a photo of two glasses of pink champagne, celebrating their relationship in a low-key and intimate way. In August 2022, Hunt posted an emotional birthday tribute to Berry, celebrating her personality, love, and life-giving energy while expressing how deeply he loved her. Berry replied by affirming her love for him and calling him her person. In October 2022, the couple shared joyful moments from a tropical vacation, appearing relaxed and happy together. In December 2022, Berry and Hunt spent Christmas morning cuddled together and shared a casual holiday selfie, wishing followers a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
In June 2023, a source described Berry and Hunt as soulmates, explaining that while Berry’s past relationships were often filled with drama, her relationship with Hunt was passionate without being toxic. In December 2023, Hunt accompanied Berry to the closing night of the Red Sea International Film Festival, where the couple walked the red carpet hand in hand.
In February 2024, Berry shared a playful Valentine’s Day post showing Hunt working during the day. She joked that while he was busy with work calls, the evening would be reserved for them, wishing everyone a happy Valentine’s Day. In September 2024, in a cover interview with Marie Claire, Halle shared that she was not just madly in love with Van Hunt, but she also knows that he’s her ‘person.’
Van Hunt first shared the news in June 2025, on Today, about him popping the question to Halle, but she had not responded yet. In response to Van’s first proposal, Halle told The Cut:
“Well, I’ve been married three times. Van Hunt Anwar Hunt 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,”
Halle also stated that neither Van nor she felt the need to get married, but if they were to do it, they would only do it because she feels that out of everyone she had been married to until he was probably the one she should have married first. As of 2026, Halle has officially accepted his proposal, and the couple has officially announced their engagement to the media.
We wish the couple a long and happy marriage!
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