Judge Orders Son Maceo to Testify in Halle Berry Custody Battle

Halle Berry's 13-year-old son, Maceo, has been ordered by a judge to testify in an ongoing custody hearing involving the actress and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. The hearing, which took place on October 19, 2026, saw Berry appear with her fiancé, Van Hunt. Martinez's court petition from October 1, 2026, alleged instances of abuse over the past few years, including a September 26 incident where Berry allegedly choked Maceo. Berry, however, objected to Maceo's testimony, asserting that Martinez was disregarding other witnesses, such as Hunt and Berry's daughter Nahla, who had previously stated they never witnessed physical abuse. She further characterized Maceo as a "coached and manipulated child."

Despite Berry's objections, the judge ruled that Maceo must testify. His testimony will be specifically limited to the request for a restraining order. Martinez had initially sought sole custody of Maceo in his filing, which followed their divorce finalized in 2023 after an eight-year legal battle. Maceo's testimony is expected to provide his perspective on the situation during the custody proceedings.