Halle Berry, 59, Flaunts Eye-Catching $200K Engagement Ring on Red Carpet
Halle Berry turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of her new thriller, Crime 101, making her first red carpet appearance since announcing her engagement to musician Van Hunt. The 59-year-old Oscar winner looked stunning in a sleek black suit with a plunging silk blouse that highlighted her new engagement ring.
The custom Art Deco-inspired ring, featuring black stones and a geometric diamond setting, has been valued at more than $200,000. Berry seemed radiant, smiling alongside co-star Chris Hemsworth while finally clearing up rumors about her relationship status.
On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she confirmed that she had accepted Hunt’s proposal after five years together. “We haven’t set a wedding date yet, but he’s the best relationship I have ever had,” she said.
This milestone follows a decade Berry spent intentionally stepping back from the spotlight. After three marriages and highly publicized custody battles, she explained that she had to work on healing past wounds.
“I had to stop attracting mirror images of my own brokenness,” Berry shared, emphasizing that her bond with Hunt is rooted in self-love and stability, very different from the drama of her past relationships.
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Professionally, Berry is entering what she calls her “second act.” Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton and based on a Don Winslow novella, hits theaters on February 13. The heist thriller also stars Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Early reviews have praised Berry’s performance, with some calling it her best work in over a decade. Beyond acting, Berry is expanding her influence behind the scenes. Through her company HalleHolly, she is producing and starring in new projects.
She will play President Joanna Duncan in a gender-flipped version of The President Is Missing, now moving forward with Apple Original Films. She will also begin filming the drama Fleur in Paris this March and the action-comedy Bad Cop, Bad Cop alongside Fortune Feimster.
Fans hoping for her return as Storm in the Marvel Cinematic Universe were disappointed when Berry addressed the rumors at the Crime 101 premiere. She confirmed she will not appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Berry’s shift toward producing and starring in her own power-driven roles marks a new chapter in her career. She seems focused on creating strong, complex female characters while continuing to balance her personal happiness with professional ambition.
Do you think Halle Berry’s move into producing her own roles will allow her to redefine her Hollywood legacy, or do you prefer the iconic performances she has already delivered? Share your thoughts in the comments.
