Halle Berry Confirms Engagement to Van Hunt After 6 Years
- Halle Berry is confirming what many have suspected for months: she is engaged to marry musician Van Hunt.
- “There’s some confusion,” Berry said, referencing reports that she had turned down Hunt’s proposal.
- The confirmation follows Hunt’s own comments last June, where he revealed he had proposed but the engagement remained “on hold.” Speaking with TODAY.com, Hunt playfully suggested that perhaps...
Halle Berry is confirming what many have suspected for months: she is engaged to marry musician Van Hunt. The Oscar-winning actress addressed online speculation during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday, , clarifying that Hunt did, in fact, propose and she enthusiastically accepted.
“There’s some confusion,” Berry said, referencing reports that she had turned down Hunt’s proposal. “It’s going around that… my guy Van Hunt — I’ve been dating him now for almost six years — well, there’s some confusion that he asked to marry me and I said no.” She quickly corrected the narrative, stating, “However, I did not say no. We just don’t have a date, but of course I said yes — I would marry him!” With a smile, she added, “He did put a little ring on it.”
The confirmation follows Hunt’s own comments last June, where he revealed he had proposed but the engagement remained “on hold.” Speaking with TODAY.com, Hunt playfully suggested that perhaps others could encourage Berry to move forward with wedding plans.
Berry explained that her initial hesitation wasn’t a reflection of doubt, but rather a different perspective on marriage shaped by her past experiences. “Well, I’ve been married three times,” she said during the joint interview. “Van has been married once, and so no, we don’t feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don’t.”
Despite this, Berry indicated that a marriage with Hunt feels distinct from her previous unions. “But 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 said. “And I feel like I should — we should — get married, but it’s not because we feel like we have to. I think it’s something that we would like to do just because we want that expression.”
The couple’s relationship, which began after being introduced by Hunt’s brother, is built on a foundation of profound emotional honesty. Berry shared during an appearance on “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” that their connection predated any physical intimacy. “Before we ever got together in any physical kind of way, I had fallen madly in love just through talking and telling and sharing every single thing,” she explained. “All of our good, our bad, our dirty. We were completely honest.”
Berry has been married three times previously, to David Justice, Eric Benét, and Olivier Martinez. She has often spoken publicly about personal growth, lessons learned, and prioritizing her own happiness. This engagement to Hunt appears to represent a love rooted in patience, mutual understanding, and a deliberate choice, rather than societal expectations.
The 59-year-old actress’s journey to finding lasting love has been well-documented. Her willingness to openly discuss her past relationships and her evolving views on marriage offers a refreshing perspective on navigating love and commitment in the public eye. This latest chapter, with Van Hunt, suggests a future built on a solid foundation of emotional connection and shared values.