Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has confirmed that she and longtime partner Van Hunt are engaged, culminating nearly six years together. Berry, 59, revealed the happy news during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 5, clarifying earlier confusion about her response to Hunt’s proposal and proudly showing off her engagement ring.
“I of course said yes!” Berry told host Jimmy Fallon, holding up a striking ring that jewelers describe as deeply personal with a unique design and significant presence on her finger.
The couple, who began dating in 2020 after an introduction by Hunt’s brother during the COVID-19 pandemic, has kept much of their relationship private. They made their romance public on social media later that year and have steadily shared glimpses of their life together.
Hunt, a Grammy-winning musician known for his multi-instrumental talents and solo work, has been a steady presence in Berry’s life. Before this engagement announcement, Hunt revealed in mid-2025 that he had proposed, though at the time Berry said they didn’t feel pressured to marry to validate their bond.
This engagement will mark Berry’s fourth marriage; she was previously married to baseball player David Justice, singer Eric Benét, and actor Olivier Martinez. She shares two children — daughter Nahla, 17, and son Maceo, 11 — with former partners.
The pair has not announced a wedding date but has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities alike, with many celebrating Berry’s happiness and growth in this new chapter.
Background on Their Love Story
Berry and Hunt’s connection began during quarantine, when long conversations over phone calls laid the groundwork for their deep emotional bond — something Berry once said was profound before they were even together in person.
While Berry has said she wasn’t rushing into marriage, the decision to accept Hunt’s proposal represents a joyful milestone for the couple, who describe their relationship as grounded in honesty and mutual respect.
Their engagement has quickly become one of the most talked-about celebrity love stories of the year, with many pointing to Berry’s resilience and openness to love again after years in the public eye.
