Halle Berry has publicly denied allegations made by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, that she choked and jumped on their 12-year-old son, Maceo. The actress is reportedly "saddened by the negative information" that has surfaced, which a source described as a "real low blow."
Martinez reportedly made these accusations in court papers. A source close to the situation indicated that Martinez wishes for Berry to acknowledge the embarrassment these claims are causing and to "accept the consequences."
The relationship between Berry and Martinez has been described as "toxic" and "beyond strained." According to a source, they "hate each other" and have little positive to say about one another. This animosity reportedly extends to Berry's current fiancé, Van Hunt, whom Martinez allegedly believes has treated Maceo unfairly. Martinez's claims suggest that Hunt backed their son when Maceo decided to leave, following an alleged objection from Berry regarding clothes she had purchased.
Martinez also reportedly expressed a desire for full custody of Maceo, believing Berry to be an unfit mother. However, a counter-source stated that "Halle has been a great parent who is always there for her kids and gives them a wonderful life."
Berry and Martinez were married in 2013 and divorced in 2016. Following their divorce, Berry publicly acknowledged enduring "a lot of pain and anguish." The couple has had a contentious relationship, with sources describing their interactions as strained, particularly concerning their son.
This dispute is not the first time Berry has been involved in a public custody battle. She previously had a years-long dispute with her ex-partner Gabriel Aubry over their daughter, Nahla, who is now 18. Despite the ongoing legal and personal friction, sources suggest that Maceo remains the primary connection between Berry and Martinez. "It is beyond strained between them, and if it was not for Maceo, they would literally have nothing to talk about," a source commented.