Justice cites traditional roles in Berry split

David Justice discusses his 1993-97 marriage to Halle Berry and says traditional gender roles contributed to the divorce.

Justice cites traditional roles in Berry split

David Justice spoke on the All the Smoke podcast about why his marriage to Halle Berry ended in the mid-1990s. He said his idea of a wife at the time involved cooking, cleaning and a traditional role, and he describes Berry as not fitting that image. He also questioned whether he wanted to start a family with her if those expectations would guide their life together, noting the relationship separated in 1996 and the divorce followed in 1997.

Berry has not publicly commented on these remarks in this article. The interview touches on past rumors about Berry and on how public memory treats celebrity relationships, with Justice recalling long-running questions about his conduct and the broader scrutiny that accompanies fame.

Justice’s account highlights how celebrity relationships are often read through traditional gender expectations. The conversation risks simplifying a complex marriage to household duties, while also revisiting longstanding rumors that can shape a star’s public image. This piece shows how private memories become public narratives and invites readers to consider privacy, accountability, and the cost of forever being in the spotlight.

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Time will tell how a single memory will color a long career and public legacy.