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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: Patty on 2/02/2011 6:33PM
Halle is bipolar. all her men have beat her, cheated on her and pretty much dumped her. She is playing the race card. This man's daughter has one third of african american blood, He wants a legal custody order because Halle is a flake and he just wants to protect his rights. I doubt he used this word. Halle is just trying to justify the reason he cant see his own daughter. Call it what you may but it is his daughter too. Halle is crazy as a bedbug.
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By: mary on 2/02/2011 8:48PM
Patty don't you mean she is one-third n*****.
That was a racist statement, not a "card". Get real and stop defending racism.
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By: clarke on 2/03/2011 9:02AM
Mary, I think you need to go back to school and learn your fractions over again. Where in the hell do you get 1/3 from. And I believe she's lying anyway. Did he call her a 1/2 n****r when he was f*****g her? Probaby did but it was ok then, it was being used as a term of endearment.
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By: MigThor on 2/03/2011 9:17AM
@Clarke, why would Mary have to"go back to school and learn (her) fractions" when she was responding to Patty who wrote, "This man's daughter has one third of african american blood". It's funny how this all started in the 1600's with the part negro idiocy and continues to this day.
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By: clifton ford on 2/03/2011 9:59AM
Interracial dating is a crock, especially when it comes to black women. Look at the photos of the couples they routinely show on BV, the couples don't look good at all. They view them photos as well and I find it hard to believe that you can be proud of ANYTHING you just don't look good with. There's shame, cultural divide and the eventual white boy just ain't the ticket. Black women are meant for black men and it's hard for them to be happy away from that. Now black men, we're born studs and can cross-over to any race or ethnic background, make beautiful babies then realize we've screwed-up too especially if we got any money. Stay in your lane folks!! ROTFLMAO
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By: Greg D. on 2/03/2011 10:20AM
@Patty,
Surely, you're not that naive to think the man wouldn't use that word even though his daughter has African blood are you? Look, pretty much all white people who's grandparents were born in America have African blood in them and is doesn't stop them from using that word. It has been my experience whenever there are emotional conflicts between whites and blacks that word is one of the first things that comes out of the mouths of the white people. Usually, behind the backs of the blacks and sometimes face to face. That's the reality. My daughter has a friend who's own white daddy called his bi-racial child the N-word on more than one occasion. Just because it sounds ridiculous doesn't mean it doesn't happen. The ridiculous happens all the time my dear.
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By: heould111 on 2/03/2011 11:00AM
1/3 African blood but she looks more black than white
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By: clarke on 2/03/2011 11:34AM
Ok MT, Let me explain it to your dumbass. There are no 3rds. You keep the divisions even when talking about genetics. 1/2=Mulatoo, 1/4(which is Halle's child)is Quadroon, 1/8=Octoroon, and in some southern states it when all the way to 1/16, but I never heard a name for them and most passed over into the white race in places where their family background was not known. You got it now? Have a nice day.
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By: john1 on 2/03/2011 2:35PM
"Do you think Halle's ex called her the 'N-word'?" >>> Patty, many on this board will support Halle till the Lord Jesus comes back. They don't care if she is lying; they want her to win in court because she is a female and half-black. It has nothing to do with the best interest of the child. Oh yeah, let's get copies or printouts of Halle's calls and conversations and see how many
expletives/vulgarities she used. I bet these so-call father-haters on here will have an excuse for her using such terms.
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By: ALL CAPS on 2/03/2011 4:08PM
I AGREE WITH YOU, SHE IS REALLY CERTIFIABLE.I DO NOT BELIEVE HE CALLED HER ANYTHING BUT A CRAZY BITCH..WHICH SHE IS.I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WOMEN THINK THEY JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE MOTHERS,THEIR RIGHTS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE FATHERS..SHE LAID WITH HIM AND NOW FOR HER TO PLAY THE RACE CARD IS REALLY PATHETIC!!AND IF THIS ABOUT JEALOUSY AS TO WHO HE IS ALLEGEDLY DATING ,NOW THAT'S JUST PLAIN PETTY!!!
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