David Justice Gets Candid About Ending His Marriage to Halle Berry: ‘Is This the Woman I Want to Have Kids with?’

David Justice Reveals Insights on the End of His Marriage to Halle Berry

In a recent episode of the All the Smoke podcast, former Major League Baseball player, David Justice, opened up about the reasons behind his divorce from actress Halle Berry. The couple tied the knot in 1993 but parted ways in 1997 due to conflicting expectations about marriage and family.

The revelations came as Justice, now 59, reflected on his relationship with Berry, 58, stating that their issues began to surface around the time they started considering having children. Justice admitted that his traditional Midwest upbringing led him to expect certain gender roles in a marriage, such as the wife taking care of household duties like cooking and cleaning.

However, Justice noted that Berry did not fit into these traditional roles, leading to doubts about whether she was the right partner to build a family with. He recalled thinking, “Is this the woman I want to have kids with and build a family with?” These doubts marked the beginning of challenges in their marriage.

Despite the initial “honeymoon state” phase, where everything seemed perfect, the couple faced more significant hurdles as they navigated their differing expectations. Justice mentioned that their careers often kept them apart, with Berry travelling for film projects internationally, contributing to further strain on their relationship.

Justice also shared that the decision to go public with their split in 1996 brought negative attention, especially given that Berry had proposed to him just five months into their relationship. Feeling uncertain about his true feelings and lacking relationship experience, Justice felt pressured to say yes to the proposal.

Following their divorce, Justice went on to marry Rebecca Villalobos Justice in 2001. Reflecting on his time with Berry, Justice admitted that therapy could have potentially helped them overcome their differences and saved their relationship. He acknowledged his youth and limited experience in relationships as contributing factors to their eventual separation.

While Justice has moved on and found love elsewhere, Berry has also been open about her dating life, currently in a relationship with singer-songwriter Van Hunt. Hunt proposed to Berry in September 2020, and although she has not officially accepted the ring yet, the couple expressed their intentions to marry in the near future.

Berry, who has been married twice before, emphasised the importance of not just keeping a man but finding the right partner. She spoke candidly about making mistakes in relationships and the freedom to start over when things don’t work out, highlighting the significance of choosing the right partner for a lasting connection.

As Berry and Hunt’s relationship continues to grow, fans eagerly await news of their impending nuptials. Despite the past challenges and heartaches, both Justice and Berry have found their paths to happiness, underscoring the resilience and hope that love can prevail, even after tumultuous relationships.