Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla, set to testify in emotional mom’s abuse case

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Widman, L., Grant, N., & Jones, S. (2026, October 19). Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla, set to testify in emotional mom’s abuse case. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/19/celebrity-news/halle-berrys-daughter-nahla-set-to-testify-in-moms-abuse-case/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Lucas Widman, Nate Grant, Sarah Jones

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In her ongoing domestic abuse case against Olivier Martineza, Halle Berry appeared in court with red and watery eyes after her son Maceo’s testimony. Her daughter Nahla, 18, is set to virtually testify about not witnessing any physical abuse by Berry towards Maceo. Both Berry and Martinez are expected to testify, along with other potential witnesses including Berry’s fiancé Van Hunt and school staff. The hearing continues Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with the court remaining closed during sensitive testimony.
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Halle Berry, 60, is set to testify in her ongoing domestic abuse case against Martinez, also 60. The actress's 18-year-old daughter, Nahla, who shares custody with model Gabriel Aubry, may also give testimony virtually as she currently attends school. Nahla previously stated in a court declaration that she has never seen her mother physically abuse Maceo, Berry’s son from a previous relationship. Both Berry and Martinez are expected to testify during the proceedings, which will be closed to the public at times due to the sensitive nature of the testimonies involving minors. Additional witnesses could include Berry's fiancé Van Hunt, school staff, and medical professionals. Berry's legal team argued that Nahla’s declarations were not hearsay and aimed to counter Martinez’s frivolous restraining order application.

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“The articles refer to different testimonies and court proceedings involving different family members over time.”
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“The articles describe different parts of an ongoing legal case; Article A covers Halle Berry's formal response and accusations, while Article B reports on testimony in court including Nahla's potential virtual testimony.”
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“While both articles discuss Halle Berry's custody battle and court appearance, Article A focuses on her arrival at court with her fiancé Van Hunt and the presence of her son Maceo with his father Olivier Martinez, while Article B reports on Nahla's potential testimony in a separate part of the same case hearing.”
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“While both articles discuss Halle Berry's custody battle with Olivier Martinez and mention court proceedings, they describe different stages or aspects of the ongoing legal case rather than a single specific incident.”
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Lucas Widman
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🔮 Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case.
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🔮 Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case.
🔮 Last week, a judge ruled that Maceo would be testifying in court.
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🔮 Berry argues that the temporary restraining order issued at Martinez’s request could be detrimental to Maceo’s behavioral progress, contending that she has historically been the parent responsible for enforcing discipline and pursuing therapeutic intervention.
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🔮 Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case.
🔮 Last week, a judge ruled that Maceo would be testifying in court.
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Berry’s legal team argued the declarations were not hearsay, but explained why Martinez filed the “frivolous and baseless” domestic violence restraining order application and how his intent was to circumvent court orders.
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🔮 Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case.

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Berry, 60, appeared to have red and watery eyes as the courtroom reopened Monday afternoon following 13-year-old Maceo’s nearly four-hour testimony. asserted
courtroom → appear → testimony
Both Berry and Martinez, 60, will testify in the case. asserted
Berry → testify → case
Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla, whom she shares with model Gabriel Aubry, 50, was also listed as a potential witness. asserted
she → share → witness
If Nahla testifies, it will take place virtually because she is currently attending school. asserted
she → testify → school
In a previous court declaration obtained by Page Six, Nahla wrote that she has never witnessed her mother “hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way.” asserted
mother → obtain → way
“I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo’s neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her,” she added. asserted
she → see → her
Additional potential witnesses could include Berry’s fiancé, Van Hunt, staffers at Maceo’s school and other therapists and medical professionals. uncertain
witnesses → include → school
Berry’s attorney referenced the “minor’s propensity for dishonesty” as a reason to bring in certain witnesses. asserted
attorney → reference → witnesses
The courtroom will be closed during any testimony involving Maceo or “sensitive medical issues.” asserted
courtroom → close → Maceo
When Judge Shelley Kaufman asked if both parties’ declarations were agreed upon, Martinez’s legal team claimed Berry’s is “riddled with hearsay” and requested it not be entered as evidence. asserted
it → ask → evidence
Berry’s legal team argued the declarations were not hearsay, but explained why Martinez filed the “frivolous and baseless” domestic violence restraining order application and how his intent was to circumvent court orders. asserted
intent → argue → orders
Despite the earlier emotions, Berry left court smiling after Monday’s developments, while Martinez walked out without acknowledging his ex. asserted
Martinez → leave → ex
The hearing will resume at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. asserted
hearing → resume → a.m.
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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