Halle Berry is a well-established actress and one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars. Over her decades-long career, she has received numerous accolades, including an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in “Monster’s Ball” (2001). Berry’s versatility and talent have kept her at the forefront of the entertainment industry, with a filmography that spans various genres, from action-packed thrillers to dramas.
Berry is making a return to the screen with a leading role in Netflix’s upcoming film, “The Union,” where she stars alongside Mark Wahlberg. The movie follows Mike, a peaceful construction worker with a quiet, routine life, whose world is turned upside down when Roxanne, his high school sweetheart played by Berry, recruits him for a high-stakes U.S. intelligence mission.
As Berry continues to shine in her career, her personal life has also garnered attention, particularly her relationship with musician Van Hunt. Fans are curious about her love life, and Berry has been dating Hunt since August 2020. Here’s what you need to know about the man who has captured her heart.
Who is Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt?
He’s originally from Ohio
Born in March 1970, making him 53 years old, Hunt was raised by a single mother in Dayton, Ohio. His father worked in a factory and was friends with Ohio Players drummer Jimmy “Diamond” Williams. Hunt played in a rock band called Royalty. He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta before leaving to pursue a music career.
Van Hunt and Halle Berry ( Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Hunt is a Grammy-winning artist
Named Van Hunt Jr. after his grandfather, he was nominated for Best Urban/Alternative Artist at the 2006 Grammys. He won a Grammy the following year for a collaboration with John Legend, Joss Stone, and Nikki Costa on a cover of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Family Affair,” earning the award for R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
He is also a father
Like Halle Berry, Hunt keeps his personal life private, but he has a teenage son named Drake, who shares his musical talent. Earlier this year, Hunt shared that they had performed together.
