Justice explains he did not want a family with Berry

Justice discusses traditional expectations and his reasons for ending the marriage on a podcast, touching on sensitive abuse disclosures.

David Justice explains he did not want a family with Halle Berry

David Justice, now 59, spoke on the podcast All The Smoke about why he did not want to start a family with Halle Berry. He said his Midwest upbringing framed his idea of a wife as someone who cooks and cleans, and he questioned whether Berry would be the right partner to have children with. He described leaving the marriage in 1996 after they had wed in 1993, saying he could not say no in the moment and that his heart might not have been fully in it.
Berry has long talked about being abused by a former boyfriend. On the episode, Justice asserted that he was not the abuser and expressed disappointment that Berry did not name the person publicly, which has led to speculation. Berry’s representatives did not respond to requests for comment.

The conversation highlights how traditional gender roles can shape how men view marriage and parenting. Justice frames a partner as someone who performs chores, which undercuts the idea of a shared partnership. The episode also shows how past relationships can reappear in public discussions, sometimes fueling rumor rather than clarity.
The discussion around abuse disclosures remains fragile. Justice says he did not partake in the alleged abuse and questions how Berry handled the matter publicly. This case underscores the need for careful handling of sensitive allegations and for accountability without turning private history into a public spectacle.

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