and Van Hunt continue to thrive in love, even after several years together. Since making their relationship public in 2020, the actress and her musician partner have openly shared their affection, often delighting fans with sweet moments and heartfelt tributes.In May, they playfully appeared together in a cozy video filmed under the covers. Earlier this year, Berry celebrated Hunt’s birthday by calling him her “best friend.” For his part, Hunt has shared how seeing Berry happy in their relationship makes him feel “warm and fuzzy.”
Berry’s even shared intimate photos from her relationship with her boyfriend, Van Hunt. On May 15, 2021, she shared this photo of the two of them sharing a kiss with the caption, “we do this thing called whatever the fuck we want! She first started sharing hints about her budding relationship in August 2020, posting a cryptic photo of herself playing footsie with a mysterious man. Then, fans weren’t sure of the identity of the person she was waking up with in Vegas.
Subway owner acquires popular chicken chain in $1 billion dealOn Mother's Day 2025, Halle Berry shared a playful and intimate video on Instagram featuring herself and her boyfriend, musician Van Hunt, in bed together in Cannes, France, where she was serving on the jury for the Cannes Film Festival.
In the video, Berry, appearing topless under white sheets, held up a bottle of "Let's Spin," an intimacy gel from her menopause care brand, Respin, and joked about how they planned to end their day. The post quickly went viral, garnering millions of views on social media and eliciting mixed reactions from fans. While some praised Berry for embracing her sexuality and promoting women's wellness, others criticized the post as inappropriate for a public platform, with comments like "This is a family page." Berry has been open about her relationship with Hunt, whom she began dating in 2020, often sharing insights into their bond and her journey toward self-love and empowerment.Halle Berry publicly confirmed her relationship with Van Hunt in September 2020, subtly revealing his identity by wearing a shirt emblazoned with his name.By October 2024, Berry shared just how meaningful the relationship had become, celebrating their longevity. “We celebrated four years like we’d been married twenty. That’s how much it meant to me,” she said on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard. Hunt, like Berry, is a seasoned figure in the entertainment world—an acclaimed musician with multiple albums to his name.
Managed by record executive and American Idol alum Randy Jackson since 2002, Hunt has earned two Grammy nominations and took home a win in 2007 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Family Affair.”
Hunt also contributed musically to Berry’s directorial debut, Bruised, composing the film’s title track. “He’s a wonderful lyricist. His songs have meaning,” Berry praised during her 2024 Armchair Expert appearance.
Managed by record executive and American Idol alum Randy Jackson since 2002, Hunt has earned two Grammy nominations and took home a win in 2007 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Family Affair.”
Hunt also contributed musically to Berry’s directorial debut, Bruised, composing the film’s title track. “He’s a wonderful lyricist. His songs have meaning,” Berry praised during her 2024 Armchair Expert appearance.
Hunt is also a proud father. In a 2011 interview, he described fatherhood as “a lot of fun” and something he couldn’t imagine missing out on. By 2021, he told Entertainment Tonight that Berry had even influenced his parenting style. “She’s helped shape the way I parent. I’m a completely different person, and it’s improved every part of my life,” he said.
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The couple met thanks to a mutual connection. On Armchair Expert, Berry revealed that a friend—who worked with her on her Respin brand and also knew Hunt’s brother—suggested the pairing. Though initially skeptical about being set up, Berry eventually warmed up to the idea after more than one recommendation. Meanwhile, Hunt’s brother encouraged him to reach out, and at the start of the pandemic, Hunt finally texted her.
Their early relationship blossomed virtually. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, they spent four months talking exclusively on the phone. “We talked for hours on end and never got tired. I fell in love with his mind,” Berry told AARP in 2022. “I really believe I found my person. I was in love before we even met.”
Speaking to Marie Claire in September 2024, Berry shared that they waited to be intimate until they were deeply in love. “It was the first time I was madly in love before sex. That had never happened for me,” she said. “It was a life-changing, beautiful experience. Magical.”
Since going public in 2020, Berry and Hunt’s relationship has remained strong and deeply rooted in mutual respect and understanding.
Before pursuing music full-time, Hunt studied English at Morehouse College. Although he described himself as a “terrible student” in a 2020 Essence interview, he speculated that he might have ended up in a career involving “applied mathematics or astrophysics” had music not taken over.
Hunt credits his grandfather with coming up with it, though the exact origin remains a mystery. “My father’s older than the invention of the van,” he joked.
Outside of music, Hunt enjoys staying fit through boxing—a hobby he picked up while working on his last album. “Someone gave me boxing training as a gift to help distract me from the recording process,” he told Essence.
Berry has often said she "manifested" Van Hunt into her life—and by the looks of it, the two have created a deeply fulfilling relationship, grounded in mutual admiration and connection.
