American actress Halle Berry announced her engagement to singer-songwriter Van Hunt on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The 59-year-old Oscar winner revealed that Halle Berry and Van Hunt have decided to get married, though they have not yet set a wedding date. Addressing recent speculation, Halle Berry clarified that she had not turned down Van Hunt’s proposal.
Halle Berry Engagement: Who is Van Hunt
Van Hunt is an established figure in the music industry. He is known for his versatility as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Over the years, he has built a career focused on soul, funk, and rock influences, earning a lot of recognition for his work. In 2007, he won a Grammy Award for his rendition of Family Affair that helped cement his image as a respected artist.
Across his career, Hunt has released eight studio albums and two EPs. His most recent album, A Heart Full of Questions, released in May 2025, reflects his continued evolution as a musician and songwriter.
Halle Berry Engagement: Halle Berry Previous Marriages & Children
From 1993 to 1997, Halle Berry was married to former Major League Baseball player David Justice. In 2001, she married singer-songwriter Eric Benét, with the two separating a few years later. Later in the decade, Berry welcomed her daughter, Nahla, from a relationship with model Gabriel Aubry.
In 2013, Berry married actor Olivier Martinez, and the couple had a son, Maceo, before ending their marriage in 2016. Van Hunt, who has also been married and divorced previously, has since become part of Berry’s family life.
Halle Berry Engagement: 6 Year Romance with Van Hunt
Halle Berry and Van Hunt have been together for 6 years. They first connected in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduced by Van Hunt’s brother, who worked for Halle Berry’s wellness brand Respin, their relationship began through text messages and phone calls before meeting in person.
Halle Berry made the relationship public in September 2020. The couple later made their first red carpet appearance together at the 2021 Academy Awards and have remained together since.
Halle Berry Engagement: The 2025 Proposal
In June 2025, Van Hunt shared that he had proposed to Halle Berry, but she did not respond right away. He said she was cautious because of her past marriages. Explaining that the proposal was still open, not rejected, he joked that a bit of encouragement might help.
His comments led to questions about their relationship. With Halle Berry now confirming the proposal, those questions have been put to rest.
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