Halle Berry's Son to Testify Amid Custody Dispute With Ex
WHO:
TMZ - Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are involved in a custody battle over their son, Maceo.
US Magazine - Halle Berry is 60 years old.
WHAT:
NY Post - Halle Berry's latest court filing accuses Olivier Martinez of interfering with their son Maceo’s care and seeks full legal custody.
US Magazine - Olivier Martinez was granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Halle Berry on October 1, 2026, on behalf of himself and Maceo, after alleging that Berry physically attacked and choked their child.
TMZ - Maceo has been permitted to testify, but the specifics of his testimony will be determined by the court.
NY Post - Olivier Martinez requested a judge to allow Maceo to “address the court” regarding the allegations against Halle Berry.
TMZ - Maceo, the 13-year-old son of Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez, will be allowed to testify in the custody battle.
US Magazine - Halle Berry denies allegations of child abuse made by Olivier Martinez regarding their son.
WHERE:
TMZ - The custody battle is taking place in court.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Halle Berry stated that Olivier Martinez never contacted her to discuss the alleged incident.
WHY:
US Magazine - Halle Berry described feeling "blindsided" by Olivier Martinez's accusations, emphasizing that he never reached out to her about the incident.
US Magazine - Halle Berry claims that Olivier Martinez's accusations are "false" and that he did not express concern regarding Maceo's alleged allegations.
HOW:
US Magazine - Halle Berry's response indicates that there was no prior communication from Olivier Martinez regarding the allegations before they were made.
(UPDATED October 16, 2026 01:17 UTC)
Halle Berry has filed a new court document accusing Olivier Martinez of interfering with their son Maceo’s care. In this filing, she is seeking full legal custody of their child. The situation is unfolding as both parents navigate their co-parenting responsibilities.
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(UPDATED October 15, 2026 23:59 UTC)
Olivier Martinez has been granted a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Halle Berry, which was issued on October 1, 2026. The order was filed on behalf of both Martinez and their child, Maceo, following allegations that Berry physically attacked and choked Maceo. This legal action highlights serious concerns regarding the safety and well-being of their child.
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(UPDATED October 15, 2026 14:01 UTC)
Maceo has been granted permission to testify, although the details of his testimony will be decided by the court. Olivier Martinez has requested that a judge allow Maceo to address the court concerning the allegations made against Halle Berry. In response, Halle Berry expressed that she felt "blindsided" by Martinez's accusations, noting that he never contacted her about the incident.
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(UPDATED October 15, 2026 02:10 UTC)
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are currently embroiled in a custody battle over their 13-year-old son, Maceo, who will be allowed to testify in court. Berry, who is 60 years old, denies allegations of child abuse made by Martinez, claiming that his accusations are "false" and that he never reached out to her to discuss any concerns about their son. Her response highlights that there was no prior communication from Martinez regarding the allegations before they were publicly made.