Who Are Halle Berry’s Kids? All About Her Children Amid New Custody Battle
What To Know
- Halle Berry has two children: daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry and son Maceo-Robert Martinez.
- Olivier Martinez has filed for sole custody of Maceo, alleging physical abuse by Berry.
- Nahla has publicly defended her mother and denied any abuse.
Catwoman star Halle Berry‘s ex-husband Olivier Martinez recently filed for sole custody of their son Maceo, alleging that Berry had “physically abused” the teenager. Now, her eldest daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, has spoken out against his claims.
Berry married Martinez on July 13, 2013, and their son was born just a few months later in October. While Berry and Martinez split in 2016, they have continued to co-parent Maceo …until now. Per People, Martinez has filed for sole custody, alleging “instances of abuse over the course of the last few years.”
Berry’s daughter from her first marriage, Nahla, has now defended her mother, telling the court, “[I have] never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way.”
Scroll to find out more about Halle Berry’s kids, their fathers, and more amid this shocking legal battle.
How many kids does Halle Berry have?
Berry has two kids: Nahla Ariela Aubry and Maceo-Robert Martinez. Berry had Nahla on March 16, 2008, with her boyfriend at the time, making Nahla 18 today. In June, both Berry and her ex attended Nahla’s high school graduation. In 2013, Berry welcomed her son Maceo-Robert Martinez with her then-husband Martinez. Today, Maceo is 13.
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Berry has primarily kept both of her children out of the spotlight. However, now that Berry has been accused of abuse, 18-year-old Nahla has publicly defended her mother. Berry’s daughter also shared, “I was shocked, very sad, and very upset when I learned about Olivier’s allegations against my mom.”
She added, “I never doubted my mom’s love for me. She consistently provided me with stability, support, guidance, and unconditional love.”
Who is Halle Berry’s daughter’s father?
Nahla Ariela Aubry’s father is model Gabriel Aubry. Berry and Aubry first met in February 2006, before welcoming Nahla in 2008. After four years together, the couple ended their relationship in 2010. At the time, the couple told People that they were putting Nahla first in their split, sharing, “Her happiness and well-being are the most important thing for both of us.”
In 2012, Berry and Aubry got into a custody dispute over their daughter when Berry asked to move to France with Nahla and her then-husband, Martinez. Per TIME, “The fight culminated in a physical altercation between Aubry and Martinez in November of 2012.”
The exes reached a 50/50 custody agreement in 2012, which blocked Berry from moving to France with their daughter.
Who has custody of Halle Berry’s son?
Berry and Martinez had their son Maceo in October 2013, which means that he just celebrated his thirteenth birthday. Berry’s son is currently in the full custody of her ex-husband, who was granted a temporary restraining order from Berry. Martinez requested the restraining order, alleging “emotional and mental distress due to physical abuse of our minor child, Maceo.”
According to Martinez, Maceo called him on September 26, alleging that Berry had “physically attacked him.” Martinez claimed that Berry “physically abused our son, Maceo, by jumping on him, putting her hands around his neck, and choking him.” He continued, “I contend that there have been other instances of abuse over the course of the last few years.”
Per People, Berry has denied all claims and “is asking to restore her former custody agreement from August 2023, in which Berry and Martinez shared 50/50 custody. She has also asked to be reinstated as the tie-breaking authority, which she had under their previous custodial agreement, and asked the court to force Martinez to attend their court-ordered therapy sessions.” Their court hearing is set for October 16.
If you or someone you know is the victim of child abuse, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453). If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
