Halle Berry clearly isn’t sweating the opinions of her ex anymore. In response to former MLB star David Justice’s recent claim that she didn’t appear “motherly” enough during their 1990s marriage, the Oscar-winning actress marked her 59th birthday in pure style, and with a cheeky dose of shade.
While vacationing in a tropical paradise with longtime partner Van Hunt, Halle shared a montage of sun-soaked photos: lounging in a bikini, sipping wine, playing with her kids, and posing with what seems to be a birthday card labeled “Mom.” Her caption said it all:
“Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering.”
It was a sly but powerful reminder that she’s owning every aspect of her life—on her own terms.
This playful clap-back came after Justice, her ex-husband from 1993 to 1997—said on All the Smoke that he ultimately chose to divorce because he felt Berry didn’t fit his idea of a traditional wife: “she don’t cook, don’t clean, don’t really seem motherly.” His remarks quickly drew public backlash for outdated gender expectations.
Meanwhile, Halle’s post radiates confidence. Surrounded by love, laughter, and her children, she elegantly flipped the narrative—from criticism to celebration. It’s a reminder: sometimes the best response is simply living your best life.
