Halle Berry Sparks Online Buzz After Van Hunt Reveals He Proposed and She Hasn't Said Yes

Following a candid TV interview, a recent revelation from the Hollywood actress and her musician partner has captivated fans.

On June 4, Halle Berry appeared on "Today with Jenna & Friends" with her longtime partner, Van Hunt. But it wasn't during the show—it was after, in an interview with Today online—that the couple dropped a surprising piece of news: Hunt had already proposed, yet she still hasn't accepted. What followed was a wave of online speculation.

"So I put out the proposal, and it's still on hold as you can see," Hunt said while Berry chuckled. "It's just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her."

Berry explained her hesitation. "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. We don't," she said.

Despite the non-acceptance, her feelings toward marriage to Hunt are clear. She believes they will walk down the aisle eventually because he is the person she "should have married." However, the decision won't be made out of obligation, but a mutual desire to express their commitment.

Although Berry laid out her reasons for not rushing into marriage, the internet reacted with everything from blunt critiques to practical advice. One person wrote, "He is not attractive." Another commented, "With her track record , she should stay single [sic]." A third simply added, "Fourth times [sic] a charm."

Some responses leaned into psychoanalysis and concern. One person wrote, "I think that before she gets into another marriage, she needs to get into herself and find out what it is about her behavior that has resulted in failed marriages." Another noted, "She's been burned too many times, don't get married, just be together. ❤️"

Supportive voices emerged as well. One person echoed, "Definitely take her time. Marriage just doesn't seem to suit her. But they seem to have a great relationship. Wish them the best of luck."

Another wrote, "I think she should definitely take her time. Don't even feel pressed to give an answer." Others offered more pragmatic reminders. One person wrote, "Just remember the prenuptial this time, Halle."

A netizen shared a gif of Anna Kendrick shaking her head with the on-screen text reading, "We don't need to do that." And one advised, "Do what you feel is right for you both. No one else business but yours [sic]."

The couple went public with their relationship in September 2020. Since then, the actress has regularly shared her affectionate, sometimes very intimate, moments with Hunt online and on national television.

One such moment was captured in a video uploaded by the Instagram account for "Jenna and Friends," showing the musician surprising Berry with a bouquet of peonies during their joint interview.

This wasn't the first time Berry's online presence stirred conversation. A month earlier, she posted a short video showing her in bed with Hunt on Mother's Day, promoting her Respin Let's Spin Intimacy Gel. The flirty clip drew backlash, which Berry addressed during her "Today with Jenna & Friends" appearance.

“Other women got in their feelings and [said], ‘Was it right for her to be in her bed, talking about spinning with her man?" she told Jenna Bush Hager. "They were saying, 'And should she be talking about that on Mother's Day? Shouldn't she be with her kids somewhere?' First of all, it's not 'Kids' Day.' It's called 'Mother's Day.' 'Kids' Day' is every day of the year."

Berry argued that her post was not out of line, but an essential part of an ongoing conversation. She declared it her special day and said that she could be in bed with her man and "spin" all she wanted.

To conclude that part of the segment, the actress playfully brushed off the backlash. She commented that viewers saw nothing unusual, and since people sleep in beds, her being in one was no big deal.

Away from the cameras and online chatter, she continues to live her life, embracing her current relationship and, of course, her family. The actress has a 17-year-old daughter, Nahla, with former boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and an 11-year old son, Maceo, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.

Her previous marriages include former baseball player David Justice and musician Eric Benét. Meanwhile, Hunt has a son from a prior relationship.

While fans and critics continue to weigh in about her personal life, Berry's message remains consistent: love doesn't need to be proven by a ring. But when asked when she would say "yes" to Hunt, she didn't hesitate and said, "Soon."