Halle Berry Subtly Responds to Ex-Husband David Justice’s Divorce Claims
Hollywood icon Halle Berry has responded to recent comments made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about the reason for their divorce.
Justice, who was married to Berry from January 1993 until their split in June 1997, recently appeared on the All the Smoke podcast hosted by Matt Barnes.
In the interview, he claimed their marriage failed because Berry did not align with his “traditional expectations” of a wife expectations that, according to him, included cooking, cleaning, and taking on a motherly role.
Without mentioning Justice by name, Halle Berry appeared to address the claims in a brief but pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering”
The remark, though short, quickly went viral, with fans interpreting it as a witty clapback to Justice’s comments. Many social media users praised Berry for her succinct and confident response, while others reignited debates on gender roles, marriage expectations, and personal freedom.
Berry and Justice’s marriage was one of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships in the 1990s, with their split attracting significant media attention at the time. Decades later, the public interest in their relationship and the reasons behind its collapse remains strong.
This latest exchange adds another chapter to the ongoing conversation about traditional marital roles and how they fit into modern relationships.
