Halle Berry objects to son testifying in custody dispute with Olivier Martinez
Halle Berry has objected to her 13-year-old son Maceo testifying in her custody dispute with ex-husband Olivier Martinez. Martinez has accused Berry of choking their son during a September 26 argument and making racially charged remarks, allegations she denies. Berry contends that Maceo has been improperly influenced and should not testify, pointing to her partner Van Hunt and daughter Nahla Aubrey as witnesses with direct knowledge.
Court papers reportedly show Berry opposing Maceo’s testimony in the custody fight. She says Van Hunt witnessed the September 26 incident and is the sole adult bystander, while Nahla Aubrey has long lived alongside Maceo and can describe family patterns.
Berry also argues Maceo is a 13-year-old with neurodivergent needs who has recently stayed mainly with Martinez and has discussed the case and his expected testimony with him. Martinez, married to Berry from 2013 to 2015, has alleged choking and remarks involving race; Berry denies both.
This high-profile dispute may draw fresh attention to how family courts handle children’s testimony, especially when a minor is described as neurodivergent. Parents in similar custody conflicts could see their own experiences reflected, while advocates and observers may debate how allegations of abuse are weighed. The child involved may face lasting privacy and emotional pressures, and public scrutiny could influence how audiences view Berry, Martinez, and the broader issue of protecting minors in legal battles.