Halle Berry and ex-partner Gabriel Aubry put their complicated history aside this week for an important family milestone. The Oscar-winning actress was spotted attending daughter Nahla’s high school graduation in Los Angeles on Thursday, where she appeared to have an awkward run-in with Aubry, her former partner and the father of her now-18-year-old daughter.
The former couple split in April 2010 when Nahla was just 2 years old and later found themselves locked in a years-long child support battle. Despite their rocky history, Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry came together to celebrate their daughter’s big accomplishment.
According to the Daily Mail, Berry arrived at the ceremony with fiancé Van Hunt by her side. The couple, who have been together since 2020, appeared in good spirits for the special occasion.
Though the former couple’s interaction appeared somewhat awkward, both parents showed up to support Nahla as she marked the major milestone ahead of college.
Berry Previously Celebrated Nahla’s College Acceptance
The graduation comes months after Berry proudly celebrated Nahla’s early college acceptance on social media. Back in October, the actress shared a sweet Instagram video featuring a pink cake that read, “You did it, Nahla!!”
“Congratulations to my sweet angel Nahla for her early college acceptance,” Berry wrote at the time, though she did not reveal where her daughter plans to attend school.
Berry previously opened up about Nahla preparing for college during an appearance on “Today” in June 2025. “She’s 17. She’s going to a college summer program, the college that she’s hoping to go to next year,” Berry said.
While admitting she will naturally worry about her daughter leaving home, the actress said she is equally excited for Nahla’s future. “I’m not one of these moms that feels like, ‘Oh, she’s leaving.’ Yes, will I worry? Of course,” she said. “But am I excited for her to start her life and figure out who she’s gonna be? Absolutely. I’m dying to see who she’s gonna be and what she’s gonna do and what she’ll discover.”
Halle Berry And Aubry’s Child Support Battle Made Headlines
While Berry and Aubry’s relationship ended more than a decade ago, legal battles between the former pair stretched on for years after their split. In 2014, Berry was ordered by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to pay Aubry $16,000 per month in child support, along with a lump sum payment of $115,000.
Years later, the actress successfully had the monthly amount reduced to $8,000 in 2021, though she was also ordered to pay an additional 4.3 percent of any annual income exceeding $1.95 million. Court filings obtained by the Daily Mail in May 2023 later revealed Berry managed to cap that amount at $4.5 million.
Berry also shares son Maceo with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, whom she was also ordered to pay $8,000 per month in child support, in addition to 4.3% of any income she receives over $2 million.
Berry And Olivier Martinez Previously Spoke Out About Divorce
Berry’s split from Olivier Martinez also made headlines after the former couple officially filed for divorce in October 2015 following two years of marriage. At the time, the pair released a joint statement to PEOPLE addressing the difficult decision. “It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce,” they said. “We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus of what is best for our son.”
The former couple also emphasized their desire for privacy as they navigated the breakup. “We wish each other nothing but happiness in life and we hope that you respect our and, most importantly, our children’s privacy as we go through this difficult period,” they said.
Halle Berry Said Van Hunt Changed Her Perspective On Motherhood
Years after her split from Martinez, Berry opened up about how her relationship with her fiancé, Van Hunt, has positively influenced both her personal life and her parenting.
During a 2021 interview with Women’s Health for the magazine’s December cover story, the actress reflected on finding happiness with Hunt after years of high-profile relationships. “I just feel fulfilled. I feel happy in my life romantically, as a mother, as an artist,” Berry said of her relationship with Hunt.
The Oscar winner explained that finding a healthier romantic dynamic ultimately made her feel like a better parent. “I’m a much better mother in this circumstance than I would have been had I stayed in a romantic relationship that didn’t serve me and didn’t make me feel the way I need to feel as a woman,” she shared.
Berry also stressed the importance of prioritizing personal happiness, explaining how it directly impacts her role as a mother. “I’m reminded that we always have to take care of ourselves first, because I can’t be a good mother for my children if I’m not fundamentally happy and feeling good about myself,” she added.
