Who Is Halle Berry's Boyfriend Van Hunt? Meet the Musician

Halle Berry is happier than ever thanks to her boyfriend, Van Hunt! The legendary actress has been off the market since summer 2020, and the big smile on her face is all thanks to the “Seconds of Pleasure” artist.

Despite being an item for some time now, it took Halle months to finally reveal the identity of her lover. The Extant actress first hinted that she has a boyfriend when she posted a pic of their feet while cuddling in a daybed in July 2020.

Two months later in September, Halle confirmed their relationship when she uploaded a snapshot posing in a T-shirt that read “Van Hunt” across the chest. “Now ya know,” she captioned the post via Instagram.

Since then, the Monster’s Ball star hasn’t held back from flaunting their love story on social media. While celebrating Valentine’s Day in February, Halle shared a touching tribute for her man. Alongside a series of pics of the lovebirds wearing matching heart-patterned pajamas, the Catwoman actress — who was previously married three times — uploaded an inspiring message of why you should “never give up” on finding true love.

“To all the Valentines who may be struggling to get it right … I feel you, but never give up and NEVER SETTLE for less than what makes your heart sing!” Halle penned. “No matter what they say or what they call you. No matter how many times you try, it’s always worth it. If you desire love, you will find your match, your equal … your person … even if it takes you until you’re 54!”

The Oscar winner proved they are still going strong when she honored her beau’s birthday in March. Halle shared a snapshot and a few videos of the pair, writing, “A real woman can do it all by herself, but a real MAN won’t let her. Happy birthday, VanO. I only wish I’d known you sooner so I could have loved you longer!”

There’s no doubt Halle feels like the luckiest lady to have found love with the “Down Here in Hell” crooner, but looking back, she never imagined she would be in this position. After failed marriages with exes David Justice (1993–1997), Eric Benét (2001–2005) and Olivier Martinez (2013–2016), Halle said she was content with giving all of her time to her two kids, Nahla Aubry — whom she shares with ex Gabriel Aubry — and Maceo Martinez — whom she shares with Olivier.

Van is also counting his blessings after falling in love with the Kidnap actress. The “Dust” artist credited Halle with improving “every aspect of [his] life” while chatting with Entertainment Tonight in late March.

“I’m a completely different person,” he marveled to the outlet. “The inspiration for our relationship goes across everything, even in my parenting. I could show you rather than I could tell you, and I will show you really soon [with my new music], I promise.”

Halle opened up about the happiness she felt in her relationship with Van during a January 2022 interview with AARP. The Golden Globe winner revealed that her son performed a sweet gesture for the couple which brought them to tears.

“My son, Maceo, of his own volition, did this little commitment ceremony for us in the back seat of the car. I think he finally sees me happy, and it’s infectious. It was his way of saying, ‘This is good. I like this. This makes me happy,’” she shared. “It was a very real moment for all of us. I teared up, Van was fighting back tears. Even Maceo knew he’d said something poignant. It meant a lot to us.”

Keep scrolling to learn more about the actress’ beau!

Van Is a Musician

The Ohio native took up drums at age 7 and added saxophone to his repertoire by age 8. He later learned bass, keyboard and finally, guitar, which was the last instrument he picked up during his time in a rock band called Royalty. After dropping out of college in Atlanta, Van produced some demos for local hip-hop artists as a means to pay rent, through which he met industry legends Jermaine Dupri and girl group TLC.

He signed with Capitol Records in 2001 and American Idol star Randy Jackson — who was working A&R at the time — became his manager in 2002. His debut self-titled album released in 2004 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

He has five studio albums to date, with his most recent release, Popular, debuting in 2017. Additionally, he has another five EPs under his belt. Van has toured and appeared with artists like Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Seal, Coldplay and Dave Matthews Band.

Van Has Won Awards

In 2007, Van covered “Family Affair,” originally by Sly & the Family Stone, alongside John Legend and Joss Stone. Their updated rendition of the 1971 No. 1 hit — which appeared on the 2006 tribute record Different Strokes by Different Folks — earned the trio a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The musician told The Athens Blur Magazine the experience of winning the award was “one of the bigger pleasures I’ve had” in 2009.

Van is a Dad

Van is the loving father of his only son, Drake. Though not much is known about his child, it appears his son was born in the early 2000s. According to Drake’s Instagram, he’s a student at New York University.

While chatting with X Appeal in September 2011, Van opened up about his life as a dad. “It is a lot of fun! I can’t imagine anybody not wanting to explore the opportunity to be a father … if you should decide to have a child,” he gushed. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. I really do enjoy being his father.”

Van and Halle Are Happy Together

The star’s personal trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, told Closer Weekly Halle’s boyfriend is an “amazing guy” in late August. “Let’s just say, he’s an incredible man and I really like the guy a lot,” the fitness pro revealed. “I’m just happy for her. Everyone deserves love no matter how many tries it takes … it’s just really cool.”