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It's becoming a war of words between Oscar winner Halle Berry and her ex, Gabriel Aubry, in the custody battle for their daughter, Nahla.
While Berry recently stated that she has "serious concerns for her daughter's well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her," Aubry shot back with his own statement.
"While Gabriel is disappointed in Halle's decision to falsely malign him publicly and for her own purposes, he refuses to be pulled into her dispute over a canceled film production," his rep said in the statement.
"Gabriel also refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla."
From her striking debut in Spike Lee's controversial 'Jungle Fever' up to her recent dramatic turn in 'Things We Lost in the Fire,' Black Voices takes look at the film career of the one and only Halle Berry.
Halle Through The Years
Halle Berry: Movies Through The Years
From her striking debut in Spike Lee's controversial 'Jungle Fever' up to her recent dramatic turn in 'Things We Lost in the Fire,' Black Voices takes look at the film career of the one and only Halle Berry.
'Jungle Fever'
This 1991 Spike Lee film was Berry's film debut. Friends and family of a married black architect (Wesley Snipes) react to his affair with his Italian secretary (Annabella Sciorra). Berry went without makeup to play the role of crack addict Vivian, opposite Samuel L. Jackson's Gator.
'Strictly Business'
In this 1991 romantic comedy, Berry played Natalie, a club girl being pursued by Joseph C. Phillips. The film was directed by Kevin Hooks and also starred Tommy Davidson, Anne-Marie Johnson, David Marshall Grant, Jon Cypher and Samuel L. Jackson. The film features a young Sam Rockwell and the R&B group Jodeci right before their musical success.
'Alex Haley's Queen'
Berry won her first NAACP Image Award for her starring role in this 1993 miniseries about the life of a young bi-racial slave girl named Queen. Based on the life of Haley's paternal grandmother, 'Queen' also starred Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy, Tim Daly, Martin Sheen, Paul Winfield, Raven-Symone and Anne Margaret.
'Losing Isaiah'
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, Jake and Maggie's dad, Berry starred with Jessica Lange in this 1995 drama about the natural and adoptive mothers of a young boy involved in a bitter custody battle. The film also starred David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Joie Lee and Regina Taylor.
'BAPS'
This 1997 comedy was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Troy Beyer. Wearing a huge blond wig, Berry plays Nisi, a young woman who, along with her friend Mickey (Natalie Desselle-Reid), has dreams of opening the world's first combination hair salon-soul food restaurant. In an unusual turn of events, the pair end up becoming "black American princesses" while assisting a Beverly Hills butler and caring for an aging millionaire who welcomes them into his mansion.
'The Wedding'
In this 1998 television miniseries, directed by Charles Burnett and produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, Berry appears alongside Eric Thai and Lynn Whitfield in a story about marriage, race, and family set in Martha's Vineyard during the 1950s.
'The Rich Man's Wife'
Berry starred in this 1996 thriller as the title character suspected of killing her husband. The film also stars Peter Greene, Clive Owen, Christopher McDonald and Frankie Faison.
'Bulworth'
Berry had a supporting role in this 1998 political satire, which was written, directed and co-produced by Warren Beatty, who also starred in the film. The movie follows California Sen. Jay Billington Bulworth (Beatty) as he runs for re-election. Berry plays Nina, a young campaigner who becomes involved with the rapping politician. Also featured in the film are Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden and Isaiah Washington.
'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge'
Berry's career took off after she won an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG Award and an NAACP Image Award for her role in the 1999 title film. The picture follows Dandridge's career through her early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, which included becoming the first black actress nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in 1954's 'Carmen Jones.' The film also starred Brent Spiner Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams and LaTanya Richardson.
"Halle's continuing allegations in the press are untrue and irresponsible," Aubry's rep added.
Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that Aubry has called Halle the N-word, and routinely demeaned her with other vulgarities.
Supposedly, he would also call her a "f**king b***h" and other expletives. And the vulgarities are not limited to face-to-face confrontations. There are vulgar text messages as well, states the site.
Since splitting up last April, Aubry filed court papers in December to be formally recognized as Nahla's father and is seeking joint legal and physical custody.
This acting beauty and her music executive man have been dating on the low for months and rumor has it they recently became engaged.
Halle Through The Years
Halle Berry: Movies Through The Years
From her striking debut in Spike Lee's controversial 'Jungle Fever' up to her recent dramatic turn in 'Things We Lost in the Fire,' Black Voices takes look at the film career of the one and only Halle Berry.
'Jungle Fever'
This 1991 Spike Lee film was Berry's film debut. Friends and family of a married black architect (Wesley Snipes) react to his affair with his Italian secretary (Annabella Sciorra). Berry went without makeup to play the role of crack addict Vivian, opposite Samuel L. Jackson's Gator.
'Strictly Business'
In this 1991 romantic comedy, Berry played Natalie, a club girl being pursued by Joseph C. Phillips. The film was directed by Kevin Hooks and also starred Tommy Davidson, Anne-Marie Johnson, David Marshall Grant, Jon Cypher and Samuel L. Jackson. The film features a young Sam Rockwell and the R&B group Jodeci right before their musical success.
'Alex Haley's Queen'
Berry won her first NAACP Image Award for her starring role in this 1993 miniseries about the life of a young bi-racial slave girl named Queen. Based on the life of Haley's paternal grandmother, 'Queen' also starred Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy, Tim Daly, Martin Sheen, Paul Winfield, Raven-Symone and Anne Margaret.
'Losing Isaiah'
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, Jake and Maggie's dad, Berry starred with Jessica Lange in this 1995 drama about the natural and adoptive mothers of a young boy involved in a bitter custody battle. The film also starred David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Joie Lee and Regina Taylor.
'BAPS'
This 1997 comedy was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Troy Beyer. Wearing a huge blond wig, Berry plays Nisi, a young woman who, along with her friend Mickey (Natalie Desselle-Reid), has dreams of opening the world's first combination hair salon-soul food restaurant. In an unusual turn of events, the pair end up becoming "black American princesses" while assisting a Beverly Hills butler and caring for an aging millionaire who welcomes them into his mansion.
'The Wedding'
In this 1998 television miniseries, directed by Charles Burnett and produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions, Berry appears alongside Eric Thai and Lynn Whitfield in a story about marriage, race, and family set in Martha's Vineyard during the 1950s.
'The Rich Man's Wife'
Berry starred in this 1996 thriller as the title character suspected of killing her husband. The film also stars Peter Greene, Clive Owen, Christopher McDonald and Frankie Faison.
'Bulworth'
Berry had a supporting role in this 1998 political satire, which was written, directed and co-produced by Warren Beatty, who also starred in the film. The movie follows California Sen. Jay Billington Bulworth (Beatty) as he runs for re-election. Berry plays Nina, a young campaigner who becomes involved with the rapping politician. Also featured in the film are Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Jack Warden and Isaiah Washington.
'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge'
Berry's career took off after she won an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG Award and an NAACP Image Award for her role in the 1999 title film. The picture follows Dandridge's career through her early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, which included becoming the first black actress nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in 1954's 'Carmen Jones.' The film also starred Brent Spiner Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams and LaTanya Richardson.
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By: truthbtold on 2/02/2011 6:07PM
The inter-racial scene is cool and chic when things are good, but just as soon as things turn ugly - reality bites! C'mon, this isn't news. Cougars always have to face reality when the laws of physics kick in. A young hot 20 something will always be more fun than an older 40 something. I don't care how much money or fame that you have!
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By: AllBahianGirl on 2/02/2011 7:17PM
I agree! I'm 50 years old and would gladly take ALL four members of the teen quartet Mindless Behavior over a 50 year old fart anyday.
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By: SAY WHAT on 2/02/2011 9:17PM
Man I call my beahtch a (N)itwit ALL the time.
And who doesn't call each other f'n beahtches and f'n a-holes during fights anyhow?
I'd be like f you halle you f'n nitwit BEAHTCHUH!
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By: HALLE BERRY on 2/02/2011 9:32PM
@ say what
I Wish you would say that to MY FACE!!!
you f***en a-hole MUH F***ER!
I'M HALLE!! Muh! F***EN! BERRY!
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By: Gichaya on 2/03/2011 7:41PM
I sincerely hope that he did not resort to the N word because his daughter is darker than both of them. The black genes in Halle came out strongly in her daughter. If I didn't know who this childs parents were I would have thought that she was a lightskin black child. My baby niece is lighter than her and both of her parents are black. She is a beautiful little girl. Whatever happens her safety is most important.
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By: Cheri on 2/03/2011 5:05PM
I bet Steve Harvey is glad that Halle Berry's mess is being aired to take the attention away from him.
I sometimes wonder if that man is Nayla's father. Anywho, I understand why some single women choose to go to a sperm bank or adopt.
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By: Tina on 2/03/2011 6:41PM
It doesn't matter what your race maybe, you have no right calling someone the N word or a B'tch. To "SAY WHAT" with a brain as small as yours, I wouldn't expect anything less! Go learn how to become a real man--if possible.
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By: sellers on 2/03/2011 6:53PM
maybe Aubry should just go ahead and take that blood test because this baby is black.
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By: ARNEADER on 2/04/2011 12:31AM
Halle is fine and beautiful and can't keep a man! Her *ootie *at must not be any good! David Justice said he just wanted his FREEDOM! The common denominator is Halle Berry! She's the problem. Gabrielle just gave her a reality check! Halle thought she was doing something when she married her WHITE man to show the BLACK man something. All she has done is continously embarrassed herself!
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By: tyb on 2/06/2011 11:30PM
"Truthbtold", you're right on the money. Women---Black & White-- are quick to stretch the truth (or lie), whenever it suits their purpose in 'divorce/child custody matters), and some even leave the country or state. I'm inclined not to believe he called her the "N-word", and hopefully the child's mental make=up will not be soiled by this dispictable activity the parents are engaged in!
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