Halle Berry is officially stepping into a new chapter of her love life—and this time, she’s saying yes. The Oscar-winning actress has confirmed her engagement to musician Van Hunt, finally shutting down months of speculation surrounding their relationship.
Berry addressed the rumors head-on during her February 6 appearance on The Tonight Show, where she explained that the internet had gotten the story wrong. According to Berry, whispers had been circulating that Hunt had proposed and she had turned him down. That, she made clear, was never the case.
She revealed that while the couple hasn’t locked in a wedding date yet, she did accept Hunt’s proposal—and proudly confirmed that he sealed it with a ring. A brief glimpse of the engagement ring sent fans buzzing, and for good reason. The striking piece features a thick gold band with bold black detailing, topped with a sparkling diamond centerpiece. It’s dramatic, modern, and anything but subtle—much like the couple themselves.
The confirmation comes months after Hunt shared in a June interview that he had already proposed and was waiting patiently for Berry’s answer. At the time, Berry explained that her hesitation had nothing to do with uncertainty about their relationship. Instead, it was shaped by experience. Having been married three times before, Berry has been open about not feeling rushed—or pressured—by tradition. For the couple, love didn’t need paperwork to feel real.
Still, Berry has consistently hinted that this relationship feels different. She’s admitted that Hunt is the partner she believes she should have married all along, and that when they do tie the knot, it will be purely out of desire, not obligation.
Their love story began nearly six years ago after being introduced by Hunt’s brother, and Berry has described their connection as deeply emotional from the start. Before romance ever entered the picture, she says she fell for Hunt through honest conversations that laid everything bare—the good, the bad, and everything in between.
Balancing her career, motherhood, and a renewed sense of love has given Berry a new perspective. She shares daughter Nahla, 17, with former partner Gabriel Aubry, and son Maceo, 12, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez. Now, with Hunt by her side and a ring on her finger, Berry is embracing what looks like one of the most meaningful chapters of her life yet.
