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Being a celebrity has to be the toughest job in the world for not only does it mean that a person is under the constant surveillance of media but they also have their personal life laid bare in front of the whole world.
Susceptible to scrutiny and ridicule, a celebrity is not safe from the public eye even at their most vulnerable and their personal lives often end up being part of popular discourse and a way for tabloids to make money.
And that is exactly what happened back in the day for Hollywood bombshell Halle Berry. Having had an illustrious career spanning decades, the captivating Hollywood star has been in the spotlight for years. Known for her gorgeous looks and acting talent, the actress’ personal life has been fraught with trials and heartbreaks. And even the flashing lights of fame have not been able to hide her personal life from the public.
While she is currently engaged in a long and brutal custody battle with her ex-husband Olivier Martinez, back in the day the actress had to live one of the most painful chapters of her life under the watchful eyes of the world when she discovered her ex-husband Benét’s infidelity in the worst way possible. A tale of betrayal and heartbreak here is all you need to know about Halle Berry and Eric Benét’s tumultuous relationship.
Halle Berry and Eric Benét connected for the first time in 1997
Halle Berryhas been in several high-profile relationships throughout her career. Having been married thrice and in several romances, Eric Benét was her second husband. The actress first crossed paths with her ex-husband Benét back in 1997 while attending a concert at Los Angeles’ House of Blues. However, when they had first met, the actress remarked toPEOPLEthat there weren’t any sparks.
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After their first meeting and exchanging emails, the duo reportedly started dating in or around 1999 and by 2000 they were engaged. Apparently, theLove Don’t Love Mesinger had popped the question at the Cleveland premiere of her award-winning filmIntroducing Dorothy Dandridge. And by 2021, they privately married.
It wasn’t until after the premiere ofX-Men, that the couple broke the news to the fans and media. The model/actress, while at the launch of herHallewoodwebsite, introduced the musical act by stating—Who better to perform than my husband? Although they kept their nuptials a secret, it was iconic of the actress to announce their marriage in such a way (viaABC News).
Halle Berry and Eric Benét separated in 2003 after learning of Benét’s infidelity
Halle Berry and Eric Benét were said to be in a pretty happy marriage, at least in public. The power couple drew the attention of fans and media alike, probably more because the award-winning actress was at an all-time career high during their marriage.
However, it all came crashing down just days after she made history as the only African-American and the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the filmMonster’s Ball. Days after her legendary feat, rumors started floating around that Eric Benét had reportedly been cheating on the actress.
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Throughout this time, Berry had no idea that her dear husband was unfaithful to her. As fate would have it, she actually found out about it all through tabloids. It wasn’t until she threatened to sue the publication that her ex-husband came clean and admitted that he had cheated on her with several women (viaBuzzFeed).
While the singer-songwriter tried to fix things by checking into a 35-day s*x-addict rehab program in 2002, the couple separated in 2003 and later divorced in 2005.
Halle Berry and Eric Benét’s divorce was finalized in 2005
Halle Berry and Eric Benét reportedly tried to work through their marriage and Benét even tried to mend his ways. Yet, things did not work out and the couple went their separate ways in 2003. In a statement, Berry stated—Eric and I have had marital problems for some time now and have tried to work things out together.
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However, things did not improve and by January 2005, the couple’s divorce was finalized. Back then, in an interview withPEOPLE, theSpend My Live With Youhitmaker revealed that he was at rock bottom and that he had never had any sxual intercourse with any woman yet entered the sx addict rehab program to salvage his marriage.
What Halle Berry and Eric Benét have said about their failed marriage post-divorce
Eric Benét has spoken about his marriage with Halle Berry several times after their divorce. While back in 2005 he had revealed to PEOPLE that he needed therapy to deal with everything, he most recently in 2021 reflected back on their tumultuous love life in an appearance onALLBLK’s popular docuseriesA Closer Look.
I’ve never really been impressed with the celebrity of somebody or even being a celebrity. To have a disposition like that…regardless of the fact that you’re in a relationship with Halle Berry, for me, it was just that I’m in a relationship with this artistic person who in a lot of ways is weird like me and that’s cool.
Back in 2006, when the actress was asked about paying alimony to her ex, Berry had remarked that her ex had cheated on herlike 27 times. In response to those comments, Benét hit back that she wassimply lyingand that it was time for her totake some responsibilityfor he had taken responsibility for his actions already (viaThe Daily Beast).
Moreover, in 2004, Halle Berry appeared as a guest onThe Oprah Winfrey Show, where she got candid about her then-failing marriage (viaBest Life). Revealing that she had a breakdown after hearing Benét’s confession, theDie Another Daystar revealed she wanted to save her marriage for Benét was thekindest manshe had ever known.
The next two weeks of my life, he stayed there and this vomiting happened, and I found out there was woman after woman after woman after woman after woman… I had an emotional breakdown. And that window, my bay window looked real good.
Even though Benét has denied being a sx addict several times (viaABC News), Berry most recently touched upon the subject again in a recent episode of Dex Shephard’sArmchair Expertpodcast—I had one husband who said he was a sx addict. But I don’t f**ing believe that sh*t.
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Today,Halle Berry is in a happy relationshipwith her long-time boyfriend Van Hunt. Even though she has been engaged in a long custody battle with her ex-husband Oliver Martinez (seeUS Weekly), the actress has emerged stronger in spite of the many challenges life has thrown at her. A testament to strength and courage, the actress continues to move forward and shine.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
