Halle Berry recently discussed her relationship with boyfriend Van Hunt, the couple’s views on marriage, and the controversy surrounding her Mother’s Day post in an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends.
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In the candid interview, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that while her relationship with Hunt is thriving, she is taking her time with marriage, despite Hunt’s proposal.
Berry and Hunt, who have been together since 2020, shared a playful moment when Hunt revealed that he had already proposed to Berry. “I put out the proposal, and it’s still on hold,” Hunt joked, adding that the proposal was “floating out there” while they wait for Berry’s decision. The 58-year-old actress responded with a laugh, explaining that marriage isn’t a necessity for them to validate their love. She emphasized that both she and Hunt had been married before, and after multiple marriages, they are in no rush. “We don’t feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way,” Berry said, adding that when they do marry, it will be because they genuinely want to, not out of obligation.
Regarding when they might tie the knot, Berry assured fans, “I think we will get married just because, out of the people I’ve been married to, this is the person I should have married.” She hinted that it would happen “soon,” but reiterated that their bond does not need a wedding certificate to be strong.
Berry also addressed the backlash she received following her sultry Mother’s Day post, in which she promoted her Let’s Spin intimacy gel alongside Hunt.
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The video, caused a stir with some commenters questioning why Berry wasn’t spending the day with her children. “It’s not ‘Kid’s Day,’” she responded, emphasizing that she had every right to enjoy her day how she saw fit. Berry, who has two children from previous relationships, said she believes it’s important for mothers to take time for themselves and have their own celebrations.
Though critics were vocal about the post, Berry remained firm in her stance, saying, “If I want to be in bed and spin with my man, then that’s what I’m going to do.”
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While Berry’s relationship with Hunt is a key part of her life, she has consistently emphasized that her children and family are her top priorities. However, she also revealed how fulfilled she feels in her current romantic relationship, saying that it makes her a better mother.
“I feel happy in my life romantically, as a mother, as an artist,” Berry reflected. “I’m a much better mother in this circumstance than I would have been had I stayed in a romantic relationship that didn’t serve me.”
As for her thoughts on marriage, it seems only a matter of time before the couple takes the next step, but on their terms, and in their own time.