Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has officially confirmed her engagement to long-term musician boyfriend Van Hunt, putting to rest swirling rumours about the status of their relationship. The Hollywood star, aged 59, made the exciting announcement during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she proudly showcased her stunning new engagement ring to the audience.
Clarifying the Confusion
Berry directly addressed previous speculation that she had rejected a marriage proposal from Hunt, who is 55 years old. "Well, there's some confusion that he asked to marry me, and I said 'no'. No, that's not the case. I did not say no. We just don't have a date," she explained clearly during the interview. "But of course I said I would marry him! He did put a little ring on it."
This clarification comes after reports emerged last summer suggesting that Hunt had proposed to Berry, but she had supposedly turned him down. At that time, Hunt himself seemed to confirm the situation while appearing on the Today Show, stating, "I put out the proposal, and it's still on hold as you can see. It's just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her!"
A Mature Perspective on Marriage
Both Berry and Hunt bring considerable life experience to their relationship, which influences their approach to marriage. "Well, I've been married three times. Van has been married once, and so no, we don't feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way," Berry shared thoughtfully. "We don't, I think we will get married just because, out of the people I've been married to, this is the person I should have married."
An Unconventional Beginning
The couple's romance began in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, when they were introduced by Hunt's brother. Their relationship developed in a unique way, with the pair getting to know each other over the phone for four full months before meeting in person.
"We were forced to let only our brains connect and discover if we had a connection before our bodies decided to get involved," Berry revealed in an interview with AARP: The Magazine. "I'd never done it this way. I fell in love with his mind, his conversation."
Berry made their relationship public on September 17, 2020, by sharing a photograph of herself wearing a Van Hunt t-shirt on social media. The post was captioned simply "now ya know" followed by heart emojis, confirming what fans had suspected about their romantic involvement.
Looking Forward
While the engagement has been confirmed, the couple have not yet set a wedding date. Their relationship, which began under unusual pandemic circumstances, has blossomed into a deep connection that both describe as particularly meaningful given their previous marital experiences.
The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans of both the acclaimed actress and the respected musician, marking a new chapter in their lives together after several years of dating.
