When it comes to celebrity headlines, few stories are as incendiary behind the scenes of past relationships forged with Hollywood royalty resurfacing. Recently, Halle Berry’s ex-husband’s recent candid interview about the end of their marriage has backfired and blown up on the internet. Former MLB player David Justice fueled public outrage with his statements slandering Berry’s reputation and accusing her of lacking motherly qualities. The public’s response has been immediate and cruel.

Describing Halle Berry as someone who does not cook and does not clean, thereby unfit for performing motherly duties, is akin to serving one’s head to the internet’s guillotine. David Justice, instead, is the one fans are cooking online. Taking to X, outraged fans have called Justice, “Weak and wack.” Meanwhile, several others have been fighting back against venomous gender roles by iterating simple facts to Justice, like, “God gave you hands,” to cook and to clean.

Justice’s remarks on the All the Smoke podcast that he had doubts about Berry’s maternal abilities elicited a firestorm of reactions. The duo were married from 1993 till their divorce in 1997. According to Justice, Berry not fitting into the patriarchal concepts of gender roles, i.e., the mother who is expected to perform all household chores, made her not “seem like motherly,” thereby leading to their breakup. For fans who have long been appreciative of Berry’s good looks, courage, and trailblazing career, Justice’s comments seemed like an unnecessary fight forced back into her face by someone whose opinions were old-fashioned, out of touch, and quite simply, out of line.

Halle Berry defies the stereotype that women must conform to traditional roles, and her success is proof. The mass outrage was not just Justice’s words. It was about a wider rejection of old norms and a defensive hug of Berry’s independence and resilience. 

Halle Berry’s ex-husband under fire for sexist remarks

Fans are now having to defend Halle Berry, who has established an illustrious career in Hollywood that only a few could even dream about, after being slandered by her ex-husband, David Justice, a testament to the roots of evil running deep into society. One user on X responded to his remarks, writing, “25 years later still talking about his ex, what a loser.” Meanwhile, fans are getting into heated debates, offering several kinds of analyses and observations about his comments, such as Justice being jealous of Berry’s success, or him establishing rules for his future family, not suitable for a figure like Berry.

Meanwhile, several furious fans are showering Justice with ample sarcasm, ridiculing his own appearance and fame in comparison to Berry’s tremendous success on an international scale. Some fans are also accusing Justice of equating the said qualities of a mother to those of a nanny or worse, a “slave.” Despite the recent jabs from her past, Berry’s present has been nothing short of a victory both in her personal and professional lives, and fans have been there by her side through it all.

Halle Berry has record-shattering awards, decades of scintillating multi-genre film performances, and a passion to remain true to herself, making up her real legacy. Fans noted that being “not motherly” according to Justice’s standard does not take away from her actual motherhood nor her ability to balance a strong career while raising two kids. Though Berry’s last big screen gig arrived in 2024 with Never Let Go, her mind-blowing work has been achieving immense success in the streaming era on Netflix. Berry’s indelible presence in cinema excellence is proof of her enduring legacy and star power, perhaps enough to make anyone jealous. 

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