Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez's Tumultuous Relationship Timeline
From their 2013 marriage to an eight-year divorce battle and recent custody disputes, the former couple's relationship has been marked by legal challenges.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez's relationship, marked by a protracted eight-year divorce, has seen numerous legal battles, most recently centering on custody of their son, Maceo.
Hollywood Beginnings and Marriage
The couple first met in July 2010 while filming "Dark Tide" in Cape Town, South Africa. Berry had recently separated from model Gabriel Aubry, with whom she shared a daughter, Nahla. Berry and Martinez began dating in August 2010 and confirmed their engagement in March 2012. They married in July 2013 in a private ceremony in Vallery, France.
Birth of Son and Early Legal Issues
In April 2013, it was announced that Berry was pregnant with Martinez's first child and her second. Their son, Maceo Robert Martinez, was born in October 2013. The following year, rumors of a split emerged, though they were initially denied. In January 2015, Martinez was involved in an incident at LAX airport where he allegedly pushed an airport employee with a car seat. While he was investigated for battery, no charges were filed.
Divorce Proceedings and Custody Battles
Despite earlier denials, Berry filed for divorce in October 2015, citing irreconcilable differences, with Martinez filing his own divorce petition a day later. The couple released a joint statement expressing a desire to move forward with love and respect for their son's well-being. Their divorce was finalized in August 2023, after eight years of legal proceedings. Documents revealed that Berry was ordered to pay $8,000 per month in child support for Maceo, as well as his private school tuition and extracurricular activities. She also agreed to pay $55,000 toward Martinez's attorney's fees.
Ongoing Co-Parenting Disputes
The legal entanglements continued even after the divorce finalization. In May 2024, the former couple agreed to joint co-parenting therapy sessions. However, in August 2024, Berry accused Martinez of attempting to delay these therapy sessions, citing his travel plans. Later that month, Berry sought sole custody of Maceo, alleging "turbulent and detrimental behavior" from Martinez and citing Maceo's "serious behavior and learning problems." She claimed Martinez refused to obtain a tutor for their son, prioritizing his soccer schedule. Berry further stated she had spent over $200,000 trying to work with Martinez on their son's well-being.
Custody Escalation and Restraining Order
In October 2026, the dispute intensified when Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo, alleging she had choked their son. He filed for sole custody and was granted primary custody and a restraining order against Berry. Berry's attorney vehemently denied the allegations, calling the filing "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading" and accusing Martinez of erratic behavior. The legal back-and-forth is ongoing, with further court appearances scheduled.