Nahla Berry Set to Testify in Mother Halle Berry's Abuse Case

Halle Berry's 18-year-old daughter, Nahla, is listed as a potential witness in the ongoing domestic violence restraining order case between the actress and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, according to Page Six. The outlet reported Monday that if Nahla takes the stand, her testimony will happen virtually because she is currently attending school.

What happened in court Monday?

Berry, 60, returned to the Los Angeles courtroom Monday afternoon after her 13-year-old son, Maceo, finished nearly four hours of testimony, Page Six reported. Berry appeared with red and watery eyes as proceedings resumed, according to the outlet. Both Berry and Martinez, also 60, are expected to testify directly in the case, which centers on a domestic violence restraining order Martinez sought against Berry.

Judge Shelley Kaufman asked whether both parties agreed to enter their written declarations into evidence. Martinez's legal team objected, telling the court Berry's declaration is "riddled with hearsay" and should be excluded, Page Six reported. Berry's attorneys countered that the declarations were not hearsay and argued that Martinez filed what they called a "frivolous and baseless" restraining order application intended to circumvent the custody process, according to the outlet.

Why could Nahla testify virtually?

Nahla, 18, whom Berry shares with former partner and model Gabriel Aubry, 50, was named among the potential witnesses in the case, Page Six reported. Because she is enrolled in school and unable to appear in person, any testimony from her would take place remotely, according to the outlet. The court has already closed proceedings to the public during testimony involving Maceo or what the outlet described as "sensitive medical issues," a protective step that could extend to portions of Nahla's appearance depending on the subject matter.

What has Nahla said about the allegations?

Nahla's potential testimony follows a court declaration she previously filed, which Page Six obtained. In that filing, Nahla wrote that she has never witnessed her mother "hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way."

"I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo's neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her," Nahla wrote, according to the declaration cited by Page Six.

That statement puts Nahla's account directly at odds with the abuse allegations at the heart of Martinez's restraining order request, though the court has not yet ruled on the underlying claims.

What other witnesses could be called?

Beyond Nahla, the list of potential witnesses includes Berry's fiancé, Van Hunt, along with staffers at Maceo's school and medical professionals and therapists who have treated the family, Page Six reported. Berry's attorney has signaled an intent to question some of these witnesses about what the attorney described in court filings as the "minor's propensity for dishonesty," according to the outlet, though it was not specified in the reporting which minor that characterization referenced or what evidence supports it.

The competing witness lists reflect how contested the factual record remains. Martinez's team has challenged the reliability of Berry's declaration, while Berry's side has challenged the motives behind Martinez's restraining order application itself, Page Six reported.

What happens next in the case?

The hearing is ongoing, with Berry and Martinez both expected to testify in person, according to Page Six. Nahla's appearance, if it proceeds, would come later and by video given her school schedule. The judge has not issued a ruling on the restraining order or on the evidentiary disputes over the parties' written declarations.

The case is unfolding alongside a broader custody dispute between Berry and Martinez involving Maceo, who appeared in court with his father during an earlier hearing, Page Six reported in related coverage. No trial date beyond the current hearing sessions was specified in the available reporting, and HTT News will update this story as the court proceedings continue.