Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry and singer Eric Benét were dubbed as the perfect couple back in the early 2000s. They were not afraid to showcase their romance in public, but little did everyone know that their marriage was already crumbling to dust.
They met each other in 1997 while attending a concert, and after four years of dating, they tied the knot in 2001. Although they did not have any biological children, Berry adopted Benét’s daughter whose mother died in an accident.
What Happened To Halle Berry And Eric Benét’s Marriage?
The strain in their relationship began to show itself after rumors of cheating started swirling among the tabloids. Halle Berry did not believe a word of it and even threatened to sue a tabloid company for printing false stories.
Eric Benét eventually admitted he was being unfaithful to his wife. The singer went under treatment to solve his addiction to s*x, and Berry stayed with him throughout the journey in hopes of fixing their marriage.
Two years later, Benét still could not stop from cheating again. Berry ultimately decided to file for divorce. In a statement via People, she exposed the truth:
“Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together. However, at this point, I feel we need time apart to reevaluate our union. We ask that you respect our privacy as we are going through this emotional time.”
The divorce took effect in January 2005. It was a hard lesson learned for Berry, who admitted refusing to see the red flags because she was blinded by love. In her interview with Oprah Winfrey, she shared:
“I’ve learned that when I see a flag in a relationship next time, recognize it as a flag. Don’t think ‘Oh, that’s just a shadow.’ That’s a flag. And when I look back at our relationship, I saw the flags. But I wanted this relationship, I loved this man so much, that I made up in my mind it wasn’t a flag.”
After being in denial for so long and refusing to see the thinly veiled truth, Berry has finally escaped the shackles of a toxic relationship.
Halle Berry Is Happy With Her New Beau
Halle Berry never gave up on finding the right love for her. In fact, she found it in her current partner, Van Hunt, whom she met during the pandemic. In an Instagram post, she wrote:
“To all the Valentines who may be struggling to get it right… I feel you, but never give up and NEVER SETTLE for less than what makes your heart sing! No matter what they say or what they call you. No matter how many times you try, it’s always worth it. If you desire love, you will find your match, your equal… your person… even if it takes you until you’re 54!”
Berry’s story inspired a lot of people to learn how to recognize the signs in a relationship when they present themselves. Even after three failed marriages, she still believed that there was a love that was tailored for her.
