Halle Berry’s family drama is getting uglier, and the latest twist has dragged both of her children into a bitter courtroom showdown.
What began as another custody dispute between the Hollywood actress and her former husband has become a fight over whose version of events deserves to be heard.
Now, even her daughter’s attempt to defend her mother has become another point of contention.
The Oscar-winning actress is still fighting allegations that she physically abused her 13-year-old son, Maceo.
Her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, is seeking sole custody.
Now, Martinez is challenging Berry’s 18-year-old daughter’s attempt to defend her mother.
The dispute intensified after Nahla Aubry submitted a sworn declaration rejecting Martinez’s accusations.
She acknowledged that Maceo sometimes tested boundaries. However, she insisted Berry responded with ordinary discipline. That included limiting screen time, restricting electronics and enforcing consequences when necessary.
The French actor is now questioning whether she should have any involvement in the proceedings.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Martinez insists Nahla has no business weighing in on the allegations involving her younger half-brother.
“Ms. Aubry does not have any significant bearing on this case,” Martinez stated. “Ms. Aubry is unquestionably biased. I do not believe it is appropriate for [Berry] to try to insert her daughter into litigation that does not involve her.”
The objection sparked debate on Facebook.
Some users agreed with Martinez.
“If she wasn’t at the scene of the portrayed crime why bother, it’s irrelevant to the case whatever she might say,” one person wrote. Another added, “Obvious she will be biased.”
Others questioned why Martinez would object to Nahla speaking.
“Because she knows the truth and he doesn’t want the truth to be told,” one person wrote. Another declared, “She’s 18 he can’t stop her.” A third asked, “Scared she might tell the truth???”
One observer summed up the increasingly public dispute: “Omg this is sooooo messy.”
Nahla, whom Berry shares with Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, filed her declaration on Oct. 7. She described her mother as a loving parent who maintained boundaries without resorting to violence.
“I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way,” she stated.
Nahla also challenged Martinez’s portrayal of her mother’s parenting. “I never observed anything abusive about her parenting,” she declared about Berry.
The teenager also rejected allegations that Berry made racially insensitive remarks toward her son.
“My mom is biracial, I am biracial and Maceo is biracial. Throughout my life, my mom taught both of us to embrace who we are, appreciate our differences and respect people from all backgrounds.”
Her defense marks an unusual public moment for a family Berry has worked to protect from Hollywood’s spotlight. Nahla, born in March 2008, has largely grown up away from cameras despite her mother’s celebrity.
Berry previously endured a contentious custody battle with Nahla’s father after their relationship ended in 2010. That dispute also generated headlines. In 2012, Aubry and Martinez were involved in a physical confrontation.
Berry’s relationship with Martinez followed her breakup with Aubry. The actors married in July 2013 and welcomed Maceo that October. They announced their separation in 2015. Their divorce was not finalized until 2023.
Their settlement established joint custody. It also required Berry to pay Martinez $8,000 monthly in child support, plus additional financial obligations.
The latest confrontation began after Martinez alleged Berry choked Maceo during a Sept. 26 disagreement involving a virtual reality game. He claimed their son contacted him afterward and begged to be picked up.
Berry denied the accusations. She described the encounter as playful roughhousing that escalated into an argument.
“I have never physically, emotionally, or otherwise abused Maceo,” she declared.
Martinez, meanwhile, wants Maceo to address the court directly. “I am the parent who wants the truth to come out. I am the parent who does not want to suppress Maceo’s voice,” he stated.
A temporary restraining order has restricted Berry’s parenting time. The allegations remain disputed. The court has not made a final determination.
The next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16.
TEXT MESSAGES REVEALED! 🚨 Halle Berry’s alleged message exchange with ex-husband Olivier Martinez has been revealed amid his accusations involving their 12-year-old son. According to court documents, Halle allegedly texted Olivier the day after the incident, saying, “I feel terrible about what happened last night as I know he does as well.” The messages are now part of Martinez’s request for a temporary restraining order and sole custody of their son. (📸: MEGA/Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles)
— OK! Magazine USA (@OKMagazine) October 2, 2026
