Halle Berry Age, Bio, Height, Husband/Partner, Kids, Oscar Win, Net Worth & Movies

Halle Maria Berry stands as Hollywood royalty and a trailblazing icon who shattered the glass ceiling for Black actresses by becoming the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. From her humble beginnings in Cleveland to her reign as one of the highest-paid actresses in history, this 59 years 5 months old superstar has navigated blockbuster franchises, tumultuous relationships, and personal reinvention with remarkable grace.

With a net worth of $90 million, two children, and a five-year romance with Grammy-winning musician Van Hunt that has her considering a fourth trip down the aisle, Berry’s journey embodies resilience, beauty, and the evolution of a modern Hollywood legend who continues to captivate audiences three decades into her career.

Quick Facts

Early Life & Education

Birth and Family Background

Halle Maria Berry was born on August 14, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Judith Ann Hawkins, a white English-German psychiatric nurse from Liverpool, and Jerome Jesse Berry, an African American hospital attendant. Her name was originally Maria Halle Berry, but at age five, her parents legally changed it to Halle Maria Berry after the Halle Brothers Department Store in Cleveland.

Berry’s childhood was marked by her parents’ tumultuous relationship and eventual divorce when she was just four years old. Her father abandoned the family, leaving her mother to raise Halle and her older sister Heidi alone in predominantly white neighborhoods. This environment exposed young Halle to relentless bullying and racism, experiences that would shape her resilience and determination.

Despite these challenges, Berry excelled academically and socially:

• Cheerleader and prom queen at Bedford High School
• Class president and editor of school newspaper
• Honor roll student with strong academic performance

Education Journey

Cuyahoga Community College

• Attended college in Cleveland
• Studied broadcast journalism
• Participated in beauty pageants to help pay for tuition

Pageant Success (1985-1986):

• 1985: Miss Teen All-American
• 1986: Miss Ohio USA
• 1986: First Runner-up at Miss USA Pageant
• 1986: First African American to compete in Miss World pageant (6th place)

These pageant victories provided scholarship money and opened doors to modeling and acting opportunities.

Career Journey

Early Career (1989-1995)

Television Beginnings

• 1989: Moved to New York City to pursue modeling and acting
• 1989: ABC sitcom Living Dolls (spin-off of Who’s the Boss?) – first regular TV role
• 1991: Knots Landing – recurring role as Debbie Porter

Film Breakthrough

• 1991: Jungle Fever (Spike Lee) – played Vivian, a crack addict (uncredited but breakthrough)
• 1991: Strictly Business – supporting role
• 1992: Boomerang (Eddie Murphy) – starred as Angela Lewis, first major studio film
• 1993: The Program – college football drama
• 1994: The Flintstones – played sharon stone (prehistoric version)

Rise to Stardom (1996-2000)

Critical Acclaim

• 1996: Executive Decision – first $1 million paycheck
• 1996: The Rich Man’s Wife
• 1998: Bulworth – political satire with Warren Beatty
• 1999: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (HBO) – breakthrough TV movie
• Won: Golden Globe for Best Actress (Miniseries/TV Movie)
• Won: Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
• Won: NAACP Image Award
• First Black woman nominated for Emmy for Lead Actress in Miniseries

Historic Oscar Win (2001-2002)

Monster’s Ball (2001)

• Played Leticia Musgrove, a grieving mother who falls for her husband’s executioner
• Academy Award for Best Actress (2002) – FIRST African American woman to win
• Also won: Screen Actors Guild Award, Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear
• Historic speech: “This moment is so much bigger than me… It’s for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened.”

Blockbuster Era (2000-2010)

X-Men Franchise (2000-2014)

• Played Storm (Ororo Munroe) in four films:
• X-Men (2000)
• X2: X-Men United (2003)
• X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
• X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
• Iconic white hair and weather-controlling powers
• One of highest-grossing superhero franchises

James Bond – Die Another Day (2002)

• Played Jinx Johnson, NSA agent and Bond girl
• $4 million paycheck
• Famous orange bikini scene
• Considered for Jinx spin-off film (never produced)

Catwoman (2004)

• Title role in solo superhero film
• $14 million paycheck – highest of her career
• Film critical and commercial failure
• Won Razzie for Worst Actress (she accepted in person, calling it “s—“)
• Later embraced as camp classic

Other Notable Films:

• Gothika (2003) – $6 million paycheck
• Perfect Stranger (2007)
• Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
• Cloud Atlas (2012)
• Movie 43 (2013) – ensemble comedy

Recent Career (2019-Present)

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

• Played Sofia, dog-loving assassin
• Trained extensively with dogs for role
• Fan favorite performance

Bruised (2020)

• Directed and starred in MMA drama
• Played Jackie Justice, disgraced fighter
• Netflix release
• Showed dedication to physical transformation

Moonfall (2022)

• Roland Emmerich sci-fi disaster film
• Played astronaut Jocinda Fowler

The Mothership (2024)

• Sci-fi thriller for Netflix
• Produced and starred

Career Statistics

Personal Life

Marriages and Relationships

David Justice (1993-1997)

• Married: January 1, 1993 (MLB player)
• Divorced: June 20, 1997
• Berry cited physical abuse, sought restraining order
• Publicly stated he made her feel “worthless”

Eric Benét (2001-2005)

• Married: January 24, 2001 (R&B singer)
• Divorced: January 2005
• Berry supported him through sex addiction treatment
• Infidelity issues led to separation

Gabriel Aubry (2005-2010)

• Relationship: 2005-2010 (French-Canadian model)
• Never married
• Daughter: Nahla Ariela Aubry (born March 16, 2008)
• Nasty custody battle: 2012 fight resulted in broken ribs for Aubry, battery charges dropped
• Berry paid $16,000/month child support initially

Olivier Martinez (2013-2016)

• Married: July 13, 2013 (French actor)
• Divorced: December 2016 (finalized 2023)
• Son: Maceo-Robert Martinez (born October 5, 2013)
• Bitter divorce and custody disputes

Current Relationship: Van Hunt (2020-Present)

Meeting and Courtship:

• Met through Hunt’s brother (employee of Berry’s) during COVID-19 pandemic
• Fell in love through text conversations before meeting in person
• Instagram official: September 2020
• Red carpet debut: 2021 Academy Awards

The Proposal (June 2025):

• Van Hunt proposed after 5 years of dating
• Berry has not yet accepted
• Stated: “This is the person I should have married”
• Plans to marry “soon” but not for validation

About Van Hunt:

• Born March 8, 1970 (age 54)
• Grammy-winning musician (Best R&B Performance, 2007)
• From Dayton, Ohio
• Attended Morehouse College (dropped out)
• Has son from previous relationship
• Self-founded record label

Children

Nahla Ariela Aubry (Born March 16, 2008)

• Father: Gabriel Aubry
• Age: 16 (as of 2026)
• Preparing for college (Berry expressed excitement, June 2025)
• Lives primarily with Berry

Maceo-Robert Martinez (Born October 5, 2013)

• Father: Olivier Martinez
• Age: 11 (as of 2026)
• Close relationship with Van Hunt
• Participated in parents’ “commitment ceremony” (2022)

Wellness and Business Ventures

Respin (Founded 2020)

• Wellness and fitness brand
• Focuses on women’s health, particularly menopause
• Products include supplements, intimacy items
• Partnership with Joylux
• Advocacy for menopause awareness and vaginal health

606 Films

• Production company founded 2014
• Focus on diverse storytelling
• Produced Bruised, The Mothership

Controversies

Custody Battles and Legal Issues

Gabriel Aubry Custody War (2012-2014)

• Thanksgiving 2012: Physical altercation between Aubry and Martinez
• Aubry suffered broken ribs, facial injuries
• Battery charges filed, later dropped
• Berry sought to move Nahla to France (denied by court)
• $16,000/month child support order (later modified)

Olivier Martinez Divorce (2016-2023)

• Bitter split with allegations of instability
• Extended legal proceedings
• Finalized in 2023 after 7 years

Hit-and-Run Incident (2000)

• February 2000: Left scene of accident in Los Angeles
• Struck another vehicle, suffered concussion
• Charged with hit-and-run
• Pleaded no contest, probation, community service, fine

Catwoman Backlash (2004)

• Film widely considered one of worst superhero movies
• $14 million salary criticized given film quality
• Razzie win for Worst Actress
• Berry’s good-natured acceptance speech became legendary

Oscar Fallout (2017)

• 2017 Oscars: Presented Best Actress to emma stone
• Announced “Moonlight” won Best Picture after La La Land mistakenly announced
• Berry’s reaction (shocked face) became meme
• Not her fault, but widely circulated

Menopause Advocacy Controversy (2024-2025)

• Open discussion of vaginal dryness and menopause symptoms
• Some praised her candor, others found it oversharing
• Respin products marketed directly to aging women
• Mother’s Day 2025 video with Van Hunt promoting intimacy gel sparked mixed reactions

Awards & Achievements

Academy Awards

Emmy Awards

Golden Globe Awards

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Other Honors

• NAACP Image Awards: Multiple wins including Entertainer of the Year
• Hollywood Walk of Fame: Star received (2007)
• Time Magazine: 100 Most Influential People (2021)
• Revlon: Long-term spokesperson (since 1996)
• Coty: Fragrance line (Halle by Halle Berry)

Career Milestones

• First Black woman to win Best Actress Oscar
• First Black woman to win Emmy for Lead Actress in Miniseries
• Highest-paid actress of color in early 2000s
• $14 million for Catwoman – highest salary for Black actress at that time
• Bond girl in Die Another Day – continued franchise tradition

Physical Statistics

Berry is renowned for maintaining exceptional physical condition throughout her career, often performing her own stunts and undergoing intense training for action roles. Her ageless appearance has made her a beauty icon for three decades.

Quotes

1. On Her Oscar Win (2002):
   “This moment is so much bigger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. It’s for the women that stand beside me, Jada Pinkett, Angela Bassett, Vivica Fox. And it’s for every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened.”
2. On Failed Marriages and Van Hunt (2025):
   “Out of the people I’ve been married to, this is the person I should have married. I think we will get married just because… it’s something that we would like to do just because we want that expression.”
3. On Manifesting Love (2025):
   “I manifested him. Having gone through three divorces, I finally knew what wasn’t working. I had to get intentional with what I did want. What was my perfect partner? What would he be and feel like?”
4. On Catwoman Razzie (2005):
   “I want to thank Warner Bros. for putting me in a piece of sh–, god-awful movie.” (Accepting Worst Actress award with good humor)

Favorites

Salary & Net Worth

Current Net Worth (2026)

Estimated Net Worth: $90 million (Celebrity Net Worth, Finance Monthly, 2025)

Income Sources

Film Salaries (Peak Era):

• Executive Decision (1996): $1 million
• Swordfish (2001): $2.5 million (included topless scene bonus)
• Monster’s Ball (2001): $600,000 (Oscar-winning role)
• Die Another Day (2002): $4 million
• Gothika (2003): $6 million
• Catwoman (2004): $14 million (career high)
• Things We Lost in the Fire (2007): $10 million
• Perfect Stranger (2007): $10 million
• 2010s-2020s: $10-12 million per film

Television:

• Extant (CBS, 2014-2015): $100,000+ per episode
• Producing fees: Variable

Endorsements:

• Revlon: Since 1996, reportedly $10+ million annually
• Coty Fragrances: Halle by Halle Berry line
• Versace: Various campaigns

Business Ventures:

• Respin: Wellness brand (revenue not public)
• 606 Films: Production company

Real Estate Portfolio

Financial Evolution

Divorce Financial Impact

• David Justice: No significant settlement reported
• Eric Benét: No major financial disclosure
• Gabriel Aubry: $16,000/month child support (later reduced), legal fees
• Olivier Martinez: Undisclosed settlement, ongoing child support

Despite multiple divorces and custody battles, Berry has maintained and grown her wealth through consistent work, smart endorsements, and business diversification.

Interesting Facts

1. Name Origin: Named after Halle Brothers Department Store in Cleveland, not the actor Halle Berry (born after the store).
2. Type 1 Diabetes: Diagnosed at age 22, wears insulin pump, advocates for diabetes research.
3. Deaf in One Ear: Lost 80% hearing in left ear during domestic violence incident with former boyfriend wesley snipes (alleged).
4. First Black Bond Girl: While not the first Black woman in Bond film, she was first major Black Bond girl with significant role.
5. Catwoman Legacy: Despite Razzie win, Catwoman made $82 million worldwide and became cult classic; Berry has embraced the camp.
6. Directorial Debut: Bruised (2020) marked her first time directing a feature film.
7. Beauty Pageant Scholarship: Used pageant winnings to pay for college after moving to NYC.
8. MTV Movie Award: Won Best Fight for X-Men (Storm vs. Toad).
9. Star on Walk of Fame: Received April 3, 2007, at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
10. Menopause Advocate: At 58, openly discusses perimenopause symptoms to destigmatize aging in women.

Did You Know?

• Halle Berry was the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress (2002), and as of 2026 remains the only Black woman to have won in that category.
• She lost 80% of her hearing in her left ear due to domestic violence, making her an advocate for abuse survivors.
• Berry has been a Revlon spokesperson for nearly 30 years (since 1996), one of longest celebrity endorsement deals in history.
• She accepted her Razzie Award for Worst Actress (Catwoman) in person, bringing her Oscar statuette and giving a hilarious speech.
• Berry manifested her relationship with Van Hunt through intentional visualization after three failed marriages.
• She paid for her own reporting trip to Africa early in her career, winning an Emmy for AIDS coverage.
• Berry’s $14 million Catwoman salary was the highest ever paid to a Black actress for a single film at that time.
• She trained in MMA for 6 months for Bruised, performing many of her own fight scenes at age 54.
• Berry has Type 1 diabetes and wears an insulin pump, diagnosed at age 22.
• She was named after a department store in Cleveland, not the other way around.

Social Media Links

Stay connected with Halle Berry through official channels:

• Instagram: @halleberry (8+ million followers)
• Twitter/X: @halleberry
• Facebook: Halle Berry Official
• Respin Website: https://www.respin.com
• Production Company: 606 Films

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How old is Halle Berry in 2026?
A: Halle Berry is 59 years old, born on August 14, 1966. She will turn 60 in August 2026.

Q: Who is Halle Berry’s boyfriend/husband?
A: Halle Berry has been dating musician Van Hunt since 2020. He proposed in June 2025, but Berry has not yet accepted. She has been married three times previously: to David Justice (1993-1997), Eric Benét (2001-2005), and Olivier Martinez (2013-2016).

Q: How many children does Halle Berry have?
A: Halle Berry has two children: daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry (born March 16, 2008) with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and son Maceo-Robert Martinez (born October 5, 2013) with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.

Q: What is Halle Berry’s net worth?
A: As of 2026, Halle Berry’s estimated net worth is $90 million. Her wealth comes from film salaries (peaking at $14 million per film), Revlon endorsements ($10+ million annually), her Respin wellness brand, and real estate investments.

Q: Did Halle Berry win an Oscar?
A: Yes, Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002 for Monster’s Ball, becoming the first (and as of 2026, still the only) African American woman to win in that category.

Q: Why did Halle Berry stop making movies?
A: Halle Berry hasn’t stopped acting, but has become more selective. She shifted focus to producing, directing (Bruised), and her wellness brand Respin. Recent films include John Wick 3 (2019), Moonfall (2022), and The Mothership (2024).

Q: What happened with Halle Berry and Van Hunt?
A: As of 2026, they are still together. Van Hunt proposed in June 2025 after 5 years of dating. Berry stated she will likely accept but wants to marry on their own terms, not for validation. She called him “the person I should have married.”

Q: Is Halle Berry deaf?
A: Halle Berry is not completely deaf, but she lost 80% of her hearing in her left ear due to a domestic violence incident earlier in her career. She has been an advocate for abuse survivors and speaks publicly about the experience.

Conclusion

Halle Berry’s journey from a Cleveland beauty queen to Oscar-winning Hollywood icon represents a triumph of talent, resilience, and reinvention. At 59 years old and with a $90 million net worth, she has navigated the entertainment industry’s highest peaks and most public valleys—from historic Academy Award wins to tabloid-fodder divorces, from blockbuster franchises to directing her own films.

Her willingness to evolve—from actress to producer to director to wellness entrepreneur—demonstrates a career longevity rare in Hollywood. As she considers a fourth marriage to Van Hunt and watches her daughter prepare for college, Berry embodies the modern multi-hyphenate: businesswoman, advocate, mother, and enduring symbol of Black excellence in entertainment.

Whether she ever wins another Oscar or simply continues building her Respin empire, Halle Berry’s place in cinematic history is secure. She didn’t just open doors; she broke them down, proving that Black women could lead franchises, command $14 million paychecks, and win Hollywood’s highest honors. Her legacy extends far beyond her filmography to the generations of actresses who now follow the path she forged.

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