Berry's daughter submits declaration defending mother in abuse dispute
Berry's daughter defends mother in court while alleging Martinez previously assaulted another family member.
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Halle Berry Olivier Martinez Custody Dispute
Custody dispute between actors Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez involving allegations of physical abuse, a temporary restraining order, and conflicting legal claims over their 12-year-old son.
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2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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Halle Berry denies abuse allegations and describes incident as playful wrestling
Halle Berry filed a court declaration denying the abuse allegations and providing her account of the September 26, 2026 incident. Berry stated that she and Maceo engaged in playful roughhousing where she put her arms around his waist while attempting to retrieve her phone. She characterized this as the same type of playful wrestling they had engaged in many times before. Berry denied ever placing her hands around Maceo's neck, choking him, or restricting his breathing. She noted that Maceo's neurodivergence makes him active and that he often initiates this type of physical play.
Halle Berry's daughter Nahla submits court declaration defending mother against abuse allegations
Nahla Aubry, 18-year-old daughter of actress Halle Berry, submitted a sworn declaration to Los Angeles Superior Court on October 5, 2026 in response to her mother's abuse allegations. In the statement, Nahla stated she had never witnessed her mother act violently toward anyone, hit, slap, choke, or physically abuse her younger brother Maceo. She described instances of playful wrestling between Berry and Maceo that she characterized as positive interactions where Maceo would laugh.
Olivier Martinez alleges Halle Berry physically attacked and choked their 13-year-old son
Olivier Martinez alleged that his 13-year-old son Maceo told him during a phone call on September 26, 2026 that he had been physically attacked and choked by Halle Berry during an argument. Martinez claimed Maceo was panicking during the call and that he heard Berry yelling at their son in the background. Martinez further alleged that Maceo was traumatized by the incident and did not want to spend time at Berry's house.
Olivier Martinez obtains domestic violence restraining order against Halle Berry
Olivier Martinez, 60, obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order on behalf of himself and his 13-year-old son Maceo against actress Halle Berry, 60, on October 1, 2026. Martinez also sought an emergency modification to their existing 50-50 custody agreement and requested a no-contact order against Berry. A court hearing was scheduled for October 16, 2026 to address the restraining order and custody changes.
Nahla Aubry alleges Olivier Martinez previously assaulted Gabriel Aubry
In her court declaration, Nahla Aubry alleged that Olivier Martinez had beaten up her father Gabriel Aubry in their driveway when she was younger. This claim was made as part of her defense of her mother Halle Berry and response to Martinez's allegations of abuse.
Modified custody arrangement restricts Halle Berry's access to son Maceo
Following the restraining order grant, Halle Berry's parenting time with her 13-year-old son Maceo was restricted. Under the modified arrangement, Berry is only allowed visitation between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on Saturdays and Sundays. This restriction remains in effect pending the October 16, 2026 court hearing.
Halle Berry's attorney denies abuse allegations as meritless and misleading
Halle Berry's attorney Marina Beck responded to the allegations by characterizing the filing as entirely meritless and deliberately misleading. Berry's counsel contended that Martinez has a documented history of violating court orders and interfering with therapeutic and educational interventions for their son, for which he has been legally sanctioned. The attorney stated that Berry remains committed to providing support for their son's best interests despite the allegations.
Olivier Martinez files petition alleging Halle Berry physically abused their 12-year-old son
Olivier Martinez filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry, alleging she caused emotional and mental distress through physical abuse of their 12-year-old son Maceo. Martinez claimed that on September 26, 2026, Berry physically attacked their son by jumping on him, placing her hands around his neck, and choking him. Martinez stated he received a phone call from their son asking to be picked up because Berry had physically attacked and choked him. Martinez is seeking sole legal custody instead of the current 50-50 custody arrangement.
Court grants temporary restraining order against Halle Berry in custody dispute
A court granted Olivier Martinez a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry. Under the order, Berry must stay 100 yards away from Martinez and can only see their son Maceo during court-ordered visitations two days a week and every other weekend until an October 16 hearing. The petition also requests that Berry undergo sobriety testing before, during and after visits with their son. Both former partners were ordered to attend confidential mediation regarding custody matters.
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez finalized divorce in 2023 with child support agreement
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez finalized their divorce in 2023, eight years after they separated. Under the divorce settlement, Berry agreed to pay approximately $8,000 in monthly child support for their son and 4.3% of any income she earns exceeding $2 million. Berry is responsible for their son's private school tuition, 100% of extracurricular activities, and health care. Martinez is required to take reasonable action in finding employment and contributing to support.
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