Halle Berry confirms engagement to musician Van Hunt after six years of dating
Halle Berry has confirmed she is engaged to musician Van Hunt, clearing up rumors that she rejected his proposal.
Actress Halle Berry has confirmed that she is engaged to singer-songwriter Van Hunt, ending recent speculation about their relationship. The actor shared the update revealing that although the couple is planning to get married, they have not decided on the wedding date yet.
Speaking about the confusion during his appearance The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon“There’s some confusion that he asked me to marry him, and I said no,” the 59-year-old actor noted. When host Jimmy Fallon asked, “But it’s not?” Halle clarified, “No, it’s not. I didn’t say ‘no’, we just don’t have a date. Of course, I said ‘yes, I will marry him.'”
Fallon congratulated the couple, saying, “I’m so happy, you guys are a great couple.” Berry also showed off her engagement ring during the interview and said, “Thank you. She put a little ring on it,” prompting a joking comment from the host about the size of the diamond: “Oh, a little.”
This clarification comes months after Van Hunt revealed today.com He proposed in June 2025, but Berry was hesitant at the time due to her previous marriages. “I’ve proposed, and it’s still on hold, as you can see,” he said, adding, “It’s in the works right now. You know, maybe you can encourage him.”
For context, Berry has been married three times before. She was first married to former MLB player David Justice from 1993 to 1997, followed by singer-songwriter Eric Bennett in 2001; The couple separated in 2005. their most Was recently married to actor Oliver MartínezRan from 2013 to 2016. Van Hunt was also previously married and later divorced.
Speaking earlier to the same outlet, Berry noted that his relationship The Hunt feels different from its predecessor. “I think we’ll get married just because, out of all the people I’ve been married to, this is the person I should have married. And I think I should get married, we should get married, but it’s not because we feel like we should. I think it’s something we would just want to do because we want that expression,” she explained.
Halle Berry and Van Hunt first met in 2020 and became close while connecting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. total stranger The actor made their relationship Instagram official in September the same year and the couple later made their red carpet debut together at the Oscars in 2021.
