Halle Berry And Olivier Martinez's Custody Battle: What's Really Going On?

Let’s talk about Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez for a moment. You might have heard about their ongoing custody battle, and if you haven’t, well, it’s been making headlines for a while now. Sources close to the situation tell Closer that this isn’t just a recent flare-up—it’s been simmering beneath the surface for years.

“Listen, Halle and Olivier had a really messy breakup, and we all know that. But here’s the thing: it keeps dragging on because they’re still tied together as parents. They’ve got a 10-year-old son, Maceo-Robert, and parenting together hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing,” an insider said. “It’s like they’re stuck in this endless cycle, and it’s not just affecting them—it’s affecting their son too.”

A Brief History of Their Split

Let’s backtrack for a second. Halle, the Oscar-winning actress, and Olivier, the French actor, both 58, announced their divorce back in 2015 after just two years of marriage. Now, you’d think that after being declared legally single the following year, they’d be able to move on, right? Not so fast. The exes have been locked in negotiations over child custody and support for their son, Maceo-Robert.

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Fast forward to August 2023, and their divorce settlement was finally finalized. But just when you thought things might calm down, Halle and Olivier were back in the news earlier this month. Why? Because Halle reportedly asked the court to intervene in their co-parenting agreement. She alleged that Olivier wasn’t following through on their plan to work with a co-parenting coach. Guess what? The court denied her request.

Caught in the Middle: Maceo’s Struggle

“This whole situation is absolutely gut-wrenching because Maceo is stuck right in the middle of it all,” a source revealed to Closer. “Olivier still seems to have this deep-seated grudge against Halle, and there’s this sense of entitlement that just doesn’t seem to go away. It’s hard to imagine what that must be like for a 10-year-old kid.”

And let’s not forget, this ongoing drama isn’t just affecting Halle and Olivier—it’s spilling over into Halle’s current relationship with musician Van Hunt, whom she started dating in 2020. Can you blame her for wanting to move on and build a new life?

“Halle is trying her best to move forward with her life. She’s building a new family with Van, who, by all accounts, is an amazing stepfather. But Olivier keeps fighting her at every turn,” the source continued. “It’s frustrating for Van. He’s angry and upset, and honestly, he’d love nothing more than to go toe-to-toe with Olivier and show him who’s boss. But Halle doesn’t want any violence around her, so Van is holding himself back—for her sake.”

Past Conflicts and Current Dynamics

This isn’t the first time Halle has found herself in the middle of a heated situation. Back in 2012, according to E! News, her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry (with whom she shares a 16-year-old daughter, Nahla Ariela) got into a physical altercation with Olivier. Both men ended up in the same emergency room after the fight. But instead of resorting to violence this time around, Closer’s source says Van is focused on keeping Halle safe and protected.

“It’s clear to him that Olivier is an entitled jerk, but Van’s holding himself back because that’s what’s best for Halle. He’s willing to put her needs above his own ego, and in her eyes, that makes him ten times the man Olivier could ever be,” the insider added.

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The Financial Side of Things

After Halle and Olivier finalized their divorce settlement, a source told Closer that Halle might be slowing down her career. Why? Because the terms of the settlement don’t exactly give her much incentive to rake in the big bucks.

Here’s the deal: in addition to paying $8,000 per month in child support for Maceo, Halle has to hand over 4.3 percent of her yearly earnings over $2 million. “Halle’s worried that if she has a really successful year, all that money is just going to end up in Olivier’s pocket, and it might not even be used for Maceo’s care,” explained an insider. “So, she’s got a big incentive to slow down or take lower-paying roles. It’s a tough spot to be in.”