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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: gigglegal215 on 2/02/2011 10:56PM
Hallie needs much therapy and she better get it soon before Nalah grows up to have issues of her own. Hallie is a prime example of a woman who has father issues.She is always looking for love in the wrong places. Then she ends up choosing one with just as many issues as her. From Christopher Williams to Gabriel Aubrey she has had problems with them all. She needs to get herself together and the right man will find her. Contrary to popular belief,men are not like food and water. We will not perish without them in our life. Personally,I'm waiting on a man that's my equal. Patience is a virtue,ladies.
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By: dbrns124 on 2/03/2011 1:24PM
While u r waiting others r making things happen. Nothing comes to those who wait. Waiting is such a waste of time and someday when u are old and gray u will realize that what I say is true . If u want something in life u got to go and get it.
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By: sunshine on 2/10/2011 9:39AM
Amen! That the truth.
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By: jwop on 2/03/2011 7:39AM
Good for her!She should'nt of married the cracker,in the first place!He looks gay!!!!!!!!!
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By: Sunny Black on 2/03/2011 7:43AM
A lot of what u people r saying may b true about her,I really don't know her like that at all.But what I can say is if he called her out of her name that is wrong.Us men can do better,we don't need to b calling women out of there name.Dont forget we came out of a women ourselves.If we had more of God in us all this crap would not b going on that's all I need to say. Love and Peace 2 all.
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By: ooozzzzz on 2/03/2011 7:46AM
The "N" word? No. He may have called her a f*ckin' bitch but not the "N" word since he would be calling his child a n*gger too.
Halle Berry: She all about mine, mine, all mine!!!
It seems to me that Halle Berry only wanted the baby and not him as a father in any sense of shared responsibility or accountability......He was just a sperm donor that she specifically chose to have "her" child, make it public, wants total access and control of ther child and since she has all the financial backing. fame and name recognition, then she probably thinks that legally she will have her way and win complete full custody of her daughter no matter how lousy her defense against him is in court.
She's being selfish, overly protective and allows her paranoia to kick in once he has custody of the child to overtake her common senses......I'll bet that when he has her, Halle is a total wreck or goes into a depressed state and won't stop calling or accusing the man...And according to reports, the father had to "ask" the courts to be formally recognized as the girl's father.
Why in the world would he have to do that?
He probably wasn't even aware at the hospital when she had the baby and that the birth certificate probably doesn't even have his name listed as the father listed on the document if had to ask the courts to be formally recognized as the girl's father.
Someone is going to have to pay close attention to this child and watch Halle Berry's crazy ass...or get her some help because this strange behavior will come back to haunt her.
This is a pattern: Halle Berry has issue with men and maybe a little psycho.
Maybe ex-husbands Eric Benet and retired ex-MLB baseball player David Justice aren't the only ones to blame.....beside all their baggage that was put out there, Halle Berry is also the one constantly trippin" and they were the ones constantly saying "damn" and it's was all neately covered up hidden from the public by her handlers for the sake of her acting career.
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By: fuggNegghead on 2/03/2011 12:02PM
oooooozzz has anyone ever told you that sometimes less is more?
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By: darrell eason on 2/06/2011 7:51PM
Wow, I can't believe how perfectly you put this ooozzzzz, you said things that I hadn't even considered, before I read what you wrote. Nicely done.
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By: Tee on 2/04/2011 11:16AM
In my opinion, you are sooooo right! Something about this entire situation didnt seem right to me from the beginning. I had the feeling that Halle got with Gabriel because she wanted her child to have a certain "look" to her & as soon as she got the kid that she wanted, she had no use for this him. Now she has another man she wants to have another kid with & wants Gabriel to just hand over his rights & go away.
Since Gabriel isnt going away anytime soon (and why should he?!) Halle feels like she could "murder" him in the court of public opinion so he'll back off, give her what she wants & let it be. I dont believe for a second that this man called her racist names! She had been trying to paint him as perfect for the longest, now all of a sudden he's a racist jerk?! Either he was that way before & she let it slide in order to get the kid....OR he never was!
I think Olivier needs to re-evaluate this whole Halle thing before its too late. I do believe that this whole situation is gonna bring to light who Mrs. Berry really is as a person & the outcome won't be nearly as pretty as she is.
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By: Willie A on 2/03/2011 8:38AM
I don't know if he called her the N -word or not, but I do know that we as a people need to leave THESE PEOPLE ALONE AND STAY TOGETHER. The simple fact that this has come up should signify that a lot of these interracial relationships are not worth having. Even the ones that try to be so down and so cool with blacks, have in the back of their minds inhibitions about us as people because of our skin color. As a black man, while I have nothing against other ethnic groups, GIVE ME A BLACK WOMAN WHO I CAN RELATE TO AND UNDERSTANDS THAT BLACKS NEED TO STICK TOGETHER and that's one thing me and my wife TOTALLY AGREE UPON! I read one comment on here that said the child they have is 1/3rd black. So what happened to just BEING BLACK WHETHER BLACK PARENTS OR MIXED PARENTS. If we are not careful all this will do IS FURTHER DIVIDE US WITH RACISM WITHIN A RACE!
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