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Van Hunt Proposes to Halle Berry, Actress Puts Engagement on Hold

Berry says marriage is an expression rather than a validation of their bond, with plans to accept the proposal soon.

US actress Halle Berry and singer Van Hunt attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023.
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Overview

  • Hunt revealed the proposal is “still on hold” during the couple’s first joint Today with Jenna & Friends segment on June 4.
  • Berry said they don’t need marriage to validate their five-year relationship, referencing her three prior marriages and Hunt’s one.
  • She signaled she will accept the proposal soon, seeing marriage as an expression of their bond rather than a necessity.
  • The appearance also provided a platform for addressing criticism of their steamy Mother’s Day Instagram video.
  • Berry defended candid discussions of intimacy as natural and beneficial for health and longevity in midlife.