The Allegations

It’s giving major drama, but honestly, the vibes are off. Olivier Martinez has officially filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against his former spouse, Halle Berry. In legal docs, the actor alleges that the Monster’s Ball star physically attacked their 12-year-old son at her home on September 26.

According to the filing, Martinez claims he got a frantic call from the boy asking to be picked up because his mom had allegedly choked him. Martinez says he heard Berry yelling in the background during the call. When he arrived at her place, he says she stayed inside, leaving the boy to be brought out by her fiancé, Van Hunt.

The Details

Martinez claims the confrontation started when he asked their son what happened. The boy reportedly told his dad he had been playing a VR game when Berry entered the room and started pushing him. Martinez alleges that what may have started as a "joking" gesture escalated into a rage where Berry allegedly grabbed the boy by the neck, demanding to know, "Who is dominant now?!"

Martinez is now requesting sole legal custody of the child—shifting from their previous 50-50 split—along with court-ordered drug testing and a psychological evaluation for Berry. He also wants her to attend a 52-week batterer intervention program, claiming this isn't the first time she has allegedly put their son in "choke holds" derived from her MMA training.

The Response

Real talk, Berry’s team is not having it. Her attorney, Marina Beck, slammed the filing as "entirely meritless and deliberately misleading." In a statement, Beck noted, "Halle is used to this kind of outrageous conduct from Mr. Martinez," and emphasized that Berry remains focused on supporting their son. The two were reportedly ordered to participate in confidential mediation to settle their custody dispute.

Why it matters

This high-profile custody battle has turned incredibly serious, with claims of domestic abuse and safety concerns taking center stage. It serves as a reminder that even Hollywood stars deal with intense, messy legal realities behind the scenes.