Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry.Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Halle Berryis “relieved” that her divorce fromOlivier Martinezhas been finalized after nearly eight years, a source tells PEOPLE.
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“She needed it all finalized,” the source added of Berry’s perspective on the divorce settlement.
Berry and Martinez initially filed for divorce in October 2015 after two years of marriage. At the time, the pair told PEOPLE in a statement that they were acting “with love and respect for one another and the shared focus of what is best for our son.”
“We wish each other nothing but happiness in life and we hope that you respect our and, most importantly, our children’s privacy as we go through this difficult period,” the former couple said at the time.
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A judge ruled Berry and Martinez legally single in December 2016, but the exes continued to negotiate over child custody and support. Other than son Maceo, Berry is also a mother to daughterNahla Ariela, 15, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.
Berry has been dating singer-songwriterVan Huntsince 2020. The singer-songwriter, 53, recently shared a number of photos toInstagramto mark Berry’s birthday on Aug. 14.
Halle Berry attends the Hero Media Gala held at the Martinez Hotel on June 19, 2023 in Cannes, France.Lionel Hahn/Getty
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“this is the woman i love,” Hunt wrote. “happy bday, my love.”
Berry responded to Hunt in a comment, writing: “thank you Van for always letting me be ME and loving me anyway ! 🫵🏾🌸”
source: people.com
