Text Messages Between Halle Berry and Ex Olivier Martinez Show Actress Saying ‘I Feel Terrible’ About Fight with Son: ‘I Know He Does As Well’
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Key Points:
- Olivier Martinez has filed for sole custody of their 12-year-old son, Maceo, and requested a temporary restraining order against Halle Berry, alleging she physically abused their son by choking him on September 26, 2026.
- Text messages between Berry and Martinez reveal ongoing conflicts about their son's behavior and custody arrangements, with Berry expressing frustration over Maceo's disrespect and Martinez describing frequent fights between mother and son.
- Berry's attorney strongly denied the abuse allegations, calling Martinez's filing "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading," while Martinez's lawyer emphasized his client's concern for the child's safety and urged Berry to seek help for her issues.
- The couple, who divorced in 2023 after nearly eight years of marriage, share joint legal custody of Maceo, with Berry paying child support and covering educational expenses; Berry is also mother to daughter Nahla, 18, from a previous relationship.
