David Justice Discusses Marriage to Halle Berry

Former MLB star David Justice, known for his time with the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, recently opened up about his past marriage to actress Halle Berry. The couple tied the knot in 1993, but their relationship ended in divorce over four years later. Berry filed for divorce in April 1996, citing “irreconcilable differences,” and Justice followed with his own papers two weeks later. Their divorce was finalized in June 1997.

Insights from the “All the Smoke” Podcast

Justice shared his reflections during an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast. He admitted that his limited experience with relationships contributed to the challenges they faced. “Because I was young and I had only, honestly, been in one relationship before her, my knowledge and my understanding, my wisdom around relationships just wasn’t vast,” he explained.

Cultural Expectations and Personal Growth

Justice described how his Midwest upbringing influenced his expectations of marriage. He envisioned a traditional role for a wife, which clashed with Berry’s career-focused lifestyle at the time. In the mid to late 1990s, Berry was under contract with Revlon and appeared in films like “Boomerang,” “Jungle Fever,” and “The Last Boy Scout.” Justice noted that their issues were not related to infidelity but rather differing life goals.

Career Highlights and Personal Life Post-Divorce

During their marriage, Justice achieved significant milestones in his baseball career, earning All-Star selections in 1993 and 1994. After their split, he continued to excel, joining the Cleveland Indians in 1997 and later being traded to the Yankees in 2000. Reflecting on their relationship, Justice believes therapy might have helped them overcome their differences. Today, Halle Berry is dating musician Van Hunt, while David Justice is married to businesswoman Rebecca Villalobos, with whom he shares three children.