David Justice, former MLB star and ex-husband of Halle Berry, recently opened up about their short-lived marriage, revealing personal regrets and controversial expectations that sparked a firestorm online. Married in 1993 and divorced by 1997, Justice now admits he entered the relationship with a narrow, traditional view of what a wife should be—one shaped by his Midwest upbringing and his mother’s homemaking role.
“She didn’t cook, didn’t clean, didn’t seem motherly,” Justice said in a candid interview, questioning whether Berry was the right woman to build a family with. His remarks ignited backlash, with many accusing him of expecting a Hollywood icon to play housewife. Critics argued that cooking and cleaning are basic adult responsibilities—not gendered duties—and that his expectations were outdated and unfair.
Justice acknowledged that his immaturity and lack of relationship experience played a role in the breakdown. “I was young… my wisdom around relationships just wasn’t vast,” he confessed. He even admitted that therapy might have saved their marriage, had they known about it at the time.
Reflecting on the breakup, Justice expressed regret over how abruptly he ended things. “I didn’t ease out. I could have massaged that better,” he said, adding that Berry truly loved him and the split must have been painful for her.
Berry, however, responded with grace and wit. Posting on Instagram, she wrote, “Phew…! Cooking, cleaning, and mothering,” subtly reclaiming the narrative and brushing off the outdated expectations.
The interview left fans torn—some saw Justice’s honesty as growth, while others felt his comments reinforced harmful stereotypes. Ultimately, the story is a reminder of how personal expectations, emotional maturity, and communication—or the lack of it—can shape the fate of even the most glamorous relationships.
