Halle Berry’s ex Olivier Martinez hopes their son will ‘forgive’ actress after bitter custody spat: ‘I don’t want him to hate her’

See more of our coverage in your search results. Halle Berry’s ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, said he hopes their son, Maceo, will “forgive” his mother following his parents’ bitter custody battle. After the judge issued her ruling on Thursday, Martinez told “Extra” that he “truly hopes” Berry and Maceo, 13, “will be able to have a better relationship in the future.” “I don’t want my son to hate his mom. I want him to love her,” Martinez told the outlet. “I want him to forgive her, and I want them to reconciliate [sic] in some sort at one point.” Halle Berry’s ex-husband, Olivier Martinez (pictured above outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Thursday), said he hopes their son, Maceo, will “forgive” his mother following the bitter custody battle between his parents. David Buchan for Page Six “I don’t want my son to hate his mom. I want him to love her,” Martinez told Extra after the judge issued her ruling. “I want him to forgive her, and I want them to reconciliate in some sort at one point [sic].” David Buchan for Page Six On Thursday, Judge Shelley Kaufman dissolved the temporary restraining order against Berry granted to Martinez, but allowed the latter to retain physical custody of Maceo. The former couple will continue to share legal custody, and their custody arrangement is set to be discussed at a hearing next month. In a win for Berry, Kaufman also dismissed Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex. In Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Shelley Kaufman lifted the temporary restraining order against Berry that had been granted to Martinez, but allowed the latter to retain physical custody of Maceo. (Berry is seen above leaving the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Thursday.) David Buchan for Page Six In a win for Berry (pictured above with her fiancé, Van Hunt, on Thursday) Kaufman also dismissed Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order. David Buchan for Page Six Berry’s attorney, Marina Beck, told Page Six exclusively after the hearing, “We are extremely pleased that the Court has dissolved the TRO. As we move forward, Halle is determined to continue to focus on the well-being and best interests of her family.” A source called the decision “a huge win for Halle.” Berry and Martinez, both 60, have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle since earlier this month, when he accused his ex-wife of physically abusing Maceo, including allegedly jumping on and choking him. Martinez filed for a temporary restraining order against Berry, requesting sole custody of their son, which he was later granted, leaving the actress with court-ordered visitation with Maceo. Berry and Martinez have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle since earlier this month, when Martinez accused his ex-wife of physically abusing Maceo, including allegedly jumping on and choking him. (Berry is seen above with Van Hunt leaving the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.) London Entertainment Martinez filed for a temporary restraining order against Berry, requesting sole custody of their son, which he was later granted, leaving Berry with court-ordered visitation with Maceo (pictured above with Berry and Van Hunt in Los Angeles earlier this month). 4CRNS, WCP, JAVILEs / BACKGRID Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Berry has vehemently denied the allegations, with her attorney describing Martinez’s filing as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading” in a statement shared with Page Six. She later hit back at Martinez, accusing him of influencing Maceo to become “angry and combative” toward her, while asking the court to reinstate their 50/50 custody agreement. As Page Six exclusively reported on Oct. 15, Berry was also seeking sole legal custody of Maceo and wanted the court to restore her authority over major decisions affecting his welfare. She argued that Martinez had repeatedly interfered with their son’s needs. Berry (seen above with Van Hunt arriving at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse) has vehemently denied the allegations, with her attorney describing Martinez’s filing as “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading” in a statement shared with Page Six. Giles Harrison /London Entertainment for Page Six During his Oct. 22 testimony, Martinez (pictured above with his lawyer outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse) doubled down on his allegations against Berry, despite being presented with a 2024 declaration stating that there had been no history of domestic violence between the former couple. London Entertainment Inside the courtroom on Oct. 19, Maceo testified for nearly four hours, with eyewitnesses describing the hearing as “icy.” The following day, Page Six exclusively reported that Martinez stormed out of the courtroom looking agitated and distressed and could be heard using profanity. He returned roughly five minutes later for closed testimony. During his Oct. 22 testimony, he doubled down on his allegations against Berry, despite being presented with a 2024 declaration he had signed under penalty of perjury stating that there had been no history of domestic violence between the former couple. Earlier this week, Berry’s daughter, Nahla Aubry, 18, and her fiancé, Van Hunt, 56, took the stand ahead of closing arguments. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text BEGIN the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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