Halle Berry Fires Back at Abuse Allegations
Martinez's restraining-order petition and Berry's fiery denial make this the day's biggest celebrity court fight.
Fame & Fortune Desk · October 2, 2026 · Based on reporting by Variety
Olivier Martinez has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against ex-wife Halle Berry, accusing the Oscar winner of abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo, Variety reports. Court documents reviewed by Us Weekly show Martinez is seeking the order on the boy's behalf — and Berry is not staying quiet.
The actress fired back Thursday, calling the claims "meritless and deliberately misleading" in an on-the-record statement. Berry flatly denies the allegations, per Us Weekly. A judge granted the temporary order Thursday, per Variety, with a full custody hearing still ahead. [ONLY IF VERIFIED -- confirm order status against Variety/Us Weekly before applying] Expect every filing to be dissected — this one is far from over.
