Halle Berry responds to Ex David Justice’s remarks about her not being motherly

Halle Berry responds to David Justice’s remarks on her birthday

Halle Berry just turned 59, and she’s celebrating in style. The actress marked the milestone with a tropical getaway alongside her boyfriend, Van Hunt.

But her birthday came with some extra buzz. Berry clapped back at her ex-husband David Justice’s remarks that she “didn’t really seem, like, motherly” during their marriage, doing it with humor and grace.

Berry claps back with playful birthday post

Halle Berry didn’t need words to respond to David Justice’s “not motherly” comment. Instead, she let her 59th birthday Instagram post do the talking.

The Oscar winner glowed in a yellow bikini, laughed with Hunt on a daybed, and sipped wine by the sea. She even indulged in coconut water and chocolate cake, showing she’s living happily, unbothered, and confident in her own skin.

Berry shuts down the “not motherly” claim

Halle Berry made her response crystal clear on Instagram. Among her vacation photos, she proudly showed a birthday card marked “Mom” with a heart drawn on it.

She doubled down with a cheeky caption that read, “Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering.” It was a direct and playful way of shutting down David Justice’s criticism, proving she’s both a loving mom and living her best life.

David Justice opens up about their past marriage

David Justice, Berry’s ex-husband and former baseball star, recently revisited their relationship. The two were married from 1993 to 1997 before going their separate ways.

Justice spoke on the All the Smoke podcast about the “issues” that led to their breakup. He explained that back then, he was looking for a “traditional wife,” sparking headlines and fresh conversation about their marriage.

Justice questions Berry’s motherly side during marriage

On the podcast, Justice reflected on his doubts during their marriage. He admitted he wondered if Berry was the woman he truly wanted to raise kids with and build a family alongside.

He went further, saying she “don’t cook, don’t clean, don’t really seem, like, motherly.” Justice added that those feelings eventually led to more issues in their relationship, fueling their split.

Berry beams with pride as a mom of two

Despite Justice’s remarks, Halle Berry is every bit a hands-on mom today. She’s raising two kids who are central to her life.

The Never Let Go star shares her 17-year-old daughter, Nahla, with ex Gabriel Aubry. She’s also mom to 11-year-old son Maceo, whom she welcomed with former husband Olivier Martinez.

Berry finds love and happiness with Van Hunt

Halle Berry went public with her romance with singer Van Hunt in September 2020. Since then, she’s often shared sweet moments with him on social media.

The couple even appeared together on TODAY with Jenna & Friends this June, marking their first interview as a pair. Berry gushed about finally finding what she always wanted; a loving, committed relationship with her best friend.

Van Hunt’s playful proposal to Halle Berry

During their TV appearance, Van Hunt revealed he already popped the question to Berry. He joked that his proposal is still “floating,” waiting on her answer.

Berry explained why she hasn’t said yes just yet. After three past marriages, she feels their love doesn’t need a wedding ring to be validated, especially since Hunt has been married before too.

Justice reflects on what could have saved their marriage

David Justice also admitted he sees things differently now. Looking back, he said therapy might have helped save his marriage to Berry.

He emphasized they didn’t face major issues at the time. Instead, he blamed his lack of experience, sharing that Berry was only his second real relationship when they tied the knot.

The marriage that never should have been

Justice revealed shocking details about how their marriage began, admitting he wasn’t emotionally invested from the start. Berry proposed to him after just five months of dating, catching him off-guard.

“I don’t know if my heart was really into it,” Justice confessed about accepting her proposal. He said he agreed because he “didn’t want to make her feel bad and say no”.

Fan reactions pour in Supporting Berry

Social media users rallied behind Berry, praising her “10/10 clap back” response to Justice’s outdated expectations. One viral post gained many likes, questioning why Justice expected a successful actress to abandon her career.

“Many straight men seem to seek domestic servants instead of partners,” noted one comment with many likes. Fans highlighted the irony of Justice’s expectations given Berry’s career success and financial status during their marriage.

Justice’s financial support claims surface

During the podcast, Justice made additional claims about financially supporting Berry during their marriage years. He suggested that Berry “didn’t have any money” at the time they were together.

These comments added another layer to the controversy, with critics pointing out Berry’s established acting career. The actress had already appeared in several films and was building her Hollywood reputation throughout their relationship.

The domestic violence allegations shadow

Justice’s recent comments came amid ongoing frustration about domestic violence allegations that have shadowed him for decades. Berry has spoken about an abusive ex who caused hearing loss, but never named the perpetrator.

Justice has repeatedly denied being Berry’s abuser, expressing anger that she never publicly cleared his name. He believes this cloud over his reputation has cost him endorsement deals and affected his community involvement.

Berry’s journey through multiple marriages

Berry’s romantic history includes three marriages: David Justice (1993-1997), Eric Benét (2001-2005), and Olivier Martinez (2013-2016). Each relationship ended in highly publicized, contentious divorces with ongoing legal battles.

Her relationship patterns have shown a preference for high-profile partners, but also demonstrate her resilience in moving forward. Berry has openly discussed learning from each relationship failure to find better love.

Justice’s baseball legacy and personal life

David Justice enjoyed a successful 14-season MLB career, winning two World Series championships with the Atlanta Braves (1995) and New York Yankees (2000). He was a three-time All-Star and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1990.

Since retirement, Justice has been married to Rebecca Villalobos since 2001 and has three children. He remains active in community coaching and charitable work in San Diego.

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Berry’s evolution as a working mother

Throughout her career, Berry has successfully balanced motherhood with her demanding acting schedule, directly contradicting Justice’s assessment of her maternal capabilities. She emphasizes that being a mother doesn’t define her entire identity.

“I’m still an artist. I’m still a woman. I still have aspirations outside of being a mother,” Berry has stated. She encourages her children to see her as a complete person beyond just their mom.

Curious about Halle Berry’s $200,000 co-parenting journey with Olivier Martinez? Read the full story.

What do you think of Halle Berry’s cheeky response to her ex, love it or not? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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