Halle Berry is ready to walk down the aisle again. After dating musician Van Hunt for six years, the Oscar-winning actor finally confirmed their engagement during a recent appearance The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She used the platform to dispel rumors that she had previously rejected his proposal, explaining that although they haven’t picked a wedding date yet, she has definitely said yes to spending the rest of her life with him.
“There’s some confusion that he asked me to marry him and I said no,” Halle said on the show. Jimmy Fallon immediately asked her, “But that’s not the case?” Clearing up the confusion, she said, “No, it’s not. I didn’t say ‘no’, we just don’t have a date. Of course, I said ‘yes, I will marry him.'”
The announcement obviously came with little fanfare. Jimmy congratulated the pair, saying, “I’m so happy, you guys are a great couple,” after which Hailey proudly showed off her ring. She said, “Thank you. She put a little ring on it.” Jimmy then teased her about the size of the diamond, saying, “Oh, a little.”
about the ring
Eagle-eyed fans first saw her new jewelery at the London screening of her latest film, crime 101And then most recently at the New York press stop. Although the specific designer is not named, jewelery experts have noted that the piece prefers a timeless character over modern trends. The ring features a central diamond on a gold band, set with a halo of dark stones. Experts suggest that the style is reminiscent of early 20th century antique designs, possibly featuring European-cut diamonds set by onyx or deep blue sapphires.
Halle-Van relationship timeline
Halle and Van first connected during the pandemic in 2020, when they were introduced via text by Van’s brother, who worked for the actor’s menopause care brand, Respin. The two exchanged messages and spoke on the phone for months before finally meeting in person. The couple made their relationship public in September 2020.
The couple’s journey leading up to this announcement was not entirely easy. In June 2025, Van revealed in an interview with Today.com that his proposal was in limbo, suggesting that Berry’s response was still pending at the time and even hinting that a little encouragement could help move things along.
Given Hailey’s high-profile romantic history, her cautious approach was understandable. The actor has been married three times previously, including marriages to former MLB player David Justice, singer Eric Benet, and actor Olivier Martínez. However, after six years of a steady partnership, the pair have clearly moved past the hesitation. By showing off her ring on national television, Halle has hinted that she’s finally ready to embrace the fourth chapter of marriage. Van, who was previously married, has a son from a previous relationship.
Who is Van Hunt?
While Halle Berry is a household name, her 55-year-old fiancé is a powerhouse in the music industry. Van is an award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who won his own Grammy Award for Soul Performance in 2007. family affair. They have released eight studio albums and two EPs, the most recent of which, heart full of questionsWhich falls in May 2025.