Nahla Aubry breaks her silence and defends Halle Berry against abuse allegations
In the midst of a tense legal battle over the custody of her son Maceo, actress Halle Berry has received fundamental support. Nahla Aubry, the performer’s eldest daughter, filed a formal statement with the Los Angeles Superior Court to refute the serious abuse allegations made by Olivier Martinez, the star’s ex-husband.
The legal conflict intensified after Martinez obtained a temporary restraining order, alleging that Berry had committed physical violence against the minor in an incident that occurred on September 26. In response, the actress has categorically denied any inappropriate conduct, labeling the accusations as false.
I never saw my mom throw anything at anyone, not a knife, not a plate, or any other object. I never saw her hit, slap, choke, restrain, or physically abuse Maceo in any way. The allegations are completely inconsistent with the mom I know.
Nahla Aubry
A testimony that seeks to clarify the family environment
Nahla, 18, who lived with her younger brother before leaving for college in Massachusetts, described her mother as a deeply dedicated and affectionate figure. According to her testimony, the home dynamic was always based on respect and affection, highlighting that Berry always prioritized her children’s emotional and educational needs, despite the demands of her Hollywood career.
- Nahla described everyday scenes where Berry and Maceo played, laughed, and shared moments of complicity, far from any trace of violence.
- The young woman expressed her frustration with the media exposure of the minor, noting that she feels used as a secondary element in Martinez’s intention to damage her mother’s image.
- Berry has complied with the court-ordered parenting programs and seeks to restore the 50/50 shared custody agreement that was in place before this incident.
Halle Berry’s response to the court
For her part, Halle Berry has pointed out that Martinez’s unilateral decisions regarding Maceo’s education and activities have affected the child’s emotional stability. The actress maintains that her son often appears combative after visits with his father and has alleged that Martinez tries to manipulate the minor to turn him against her, even interfering in necessary family therapy.
The relationship between Berry and Martinez, which began in 2010 during the filming of Dark Tide and culminated in a divorce finalized in 2023, is now going through its most critical point. With the next hearing scheduled for October 16, the court will have to evaluate these new statements to determine the future of Maceo’s custody and well-being.
