Halle Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, has publicly defended her mother after allegations were made against the actress by her former husband, Olivier Martinez, in an ongoing dispute involving their 13-year-old son, Maceo.
Nahla, who is the daughter of Berry and her former partner Gabriel Aubry, addressed the allegations in a declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The statement was obtained by Page Six, which reported on October 7, 2026, that Nahla had spoken out in support of her mother.
Her declaration offers a rare glimpse into the family dynamic surrounding Berry and her children, particularly because Nahla has largely remained out of the public spotlight. Now attending college and living away from home, she described Berry as a devoted parent and directly disputed claims that she had witnessed her mother physically abusing Maceo.
The court filing comes amid a renewed legal conflict between Berry and Martinez, whose marriage lasted from 2013 to 2015 and whose divorce was finalized in August 2023 after years of disputes surrounding custody of their son.
Nahla defends her mother
According to the declaration reported by Page Six and HELLO!, Nahla characterized Berry as a “loving and devoted parent,” while acknowledging that her mother can be strict when necessary.
Nahla said she had never witnessed Berry hit, slap, choke or otherwise physically abuse Maceo. She specifically disputed the allegation that Berry had placed her hands around her son’s neck or restricted his breathing.
Her statement also emphasized the everyday role Berry has played in the lives of both of her children.
Nahla said her mother consistently made time for her and prioritized important moments in her life, while doing the same for Maceo. She described Berry as someone who attended her son’s games, drove him to practices and tournaments, advocated for his education and supported her children during difficult periods.
The declaration is significant not simply because Nahla is Berry’s daughter, but because she is an adult member of the family speaking directly about her own observations. Her account, however, represents her perspective and does not by itself resolve the allegations made in court.
The allegations involving Maceo
The dispute escalated after Martinez accused Berry of physically abusing Maceo during an alleged argument on September 26.
According to the allegations reported by HELLO!, Martinez claimed that Berry choked their son. He also alleged that Berry had made racially charged comments toward Maceo in the past.
Those claims have been denied by Berry and her legal team.
Nahla said she was “shocked, very sad and very upset” by the allegations and expressed particular concern for her younger brother, whom she described as funny, smart and full of personality.
She also addressed the racial allegations directly.
Nahla explained that Berry is biracial and that both she and Maceo are biracial as well. She said her mother had taught the two children to embrace their identities, appreciate differences and respect people from different backgrounds.
According to Nahla’s declaration, she had never heard Berry make the kinds of racially charged comments alleged by Martinez.
The statement also referenced a recent conversation with Maceo. Nahla said that when she spoke with her younger brother on September 29, he sounded happy for her and did not appear to be upset.
She concluded her declaration by saying that she wanted to speak with Maceo and reassure him that she loves him.
A family dispute with a long legal history
The latest allegations cannot be separated from the lengthy custody dispute between Berry and Martinez.
Berry and Martinez began their relationship in the early 2010s and married in 2013. Their marriage ended in 2015, but disagreements concerning their son continued long after the divorce.
The former couple ultimately finalized their divorce in August 2023, following years of contentious custody proceedings.
That history provides important context for the latest court filings. The current allegations have emerged within an established pattern of legal disagreements between the former spouses rather than as an isolated dispute.
According to HELLO!, Martinez has requested sole custody of Maceo. A temporary restraining order was also granted against Berry, although the judge has allowed continued contact between Berry and her son.
The legal proceedings remain active, meaning allegations presented by either side should be distinguished from findings established by a court.
Berry rejects Martinez’s allegations
Berry has strongly denied the accusations through her attorney, Marina Beck.
In a statement provided to HELLO!, Beck described Martinez’s filing as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading” and pointed to what she characterized as substantial evidence from previous proceedings.
Berry’s legal team also alleged that Martinez had repeatedly violated court orders and interfered with therapeutic and educational interventions involving Maceo. According to the statement, Martinez had previously been sanctioned in connection with those matters.
Beck further characterized the latest filing as part of what she described as a broader history of conflict involving Martinez.
Berry, according to her attorney, intends to continue focusing on what she believes is in Maceo’s best interests.
Because these assertions come from Berry’s legal representation, they should be understood as her side’s response to Martinez’s allegations rather than as independent findings.
Nahla’s unusually public intervention
For Nahla Aubry, the decision to enter the dispute publicly marks a notable departure from the privacy she has generally maintained.
Berry has spoken publicly about aspects of motherhood throughout her career, but her children have largely been kept away from the center of her public life. Nahla’s declaration therefore offers an unusual first-person account from someone who grew up alongside Maceo and has firsthand familiarity with Berry as a parent.
Her statement does not attempt to address every aspect of the legal dispute. Instead, it concentrates on what she says she personally witnessed and on the relationship she has experienced with her mother and younger brother.
That distinction is particularly important in a case involving allegations of family abuse. Nahla’s testimony provides her account, while Martinez’s filing provides his allegations, and Berry’s legal team has issued a direct denial. The court process remains the appropriate venue for determining disputed factual questions.
Berry was recently seen with Maceo
The legal dispute has unfolded alongside moments of family life outside the courtroom.
Days after the allegations surfaced, Berry was photographed with Maceo and her fiancé, musician Van Hunt, during an outing at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Los Angeles, according to HELLO!.
The public appearance came as the custody dispute was receiving renewed attention.
Berry has continued her professional career during the controversy as well. She was photographed in New York City on September 24, 2026, at the Through Her Lens: The Tribeca CHANEL Women’s Filmmaker Program Cocktail at the Greenwich Hotel.
The contrast between Berry’s public career and the private nature of the family dispute has placed increased attention on the court proceedings, while the family members involved continue to navigate the legal process away from the entertainment industry’s usual promotional spotlight.
What Nahla’s statement adds to the dispute
Nahla’s declaration adds another perspective to an already complicated family and legal situation, but it does not settle the competing claims.
Her account directly challenges the allegation that Berry physically abused Maceo and rejects the claim that she has heard Berry make racially charged remarks toward her son. At the same time, Martinez has presented allegations of his own through the court process, and Berry’s representatives have denied them.
For readers following the case, the distinction between allegations, responses and established findings is crucial.
Nahla’s statement is particularly notable because of her relationship to the people involved. As Maceo’s older sister and Berry’s daughter, she describes observations formed within the family rather than offering an outside assessment of the dispute.
Her declaration also underscores the human dimension of a custody battle that has repeatedly played out through legal filings. At its center is a teenage boy whose parents remain in conflict over his care and whose older sister says she wants to make sure he knows that she loves him.
For now, the dispute remains before the Los Angeles Superior Court. The competing accounts from Martinez, Berry’s legal team and Nahla illustrate how sharply divided the sides are, while the legal proceedings will determine how the latest allegations are addressed.
The allegations against Halle Berry remain allegations, and neither Martinez’s claims nor Berry’s denials should be treated as established facts beyond what has been determined by the court.
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