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Halle Berry Says She Chose Four Years of Celibacy Before Meeting Van Hunt

She describes the pre-2020 pause as intentional self-work, with the long-term couple viewing marriage as optional for now.

Overview

  • In a new Times Magazine interview published Jan. 30, Berry says she was “solo and celibate for four years” before meeting musician Van Hunt.
  • She frames the break as time to grow, reflect, and recognize her value, saying she was prepared to remain single if the right partner never appeared.
  • Berry met Hunt in 2020 and says earlier relationship turmoil helped her appreciate him in a healthier way.
  • Hunt said in June 2025 he had proposed, a plan placed on hold, and Berry has said the pair does not need marriage to validate their relationship, though they may wed eventually.
  • Her reflections resurface as she promotes her new film Crime 101, which opens Feb. 13.