Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez have been at each other’s throats after the latter claimed that the actress had attacked their 13-year-old. The custody battle between the two parents has taken a heated turn over the past few weeks. And now, Berry is back in the headlines after her Instagram was allegedly hacked, leading his ex’s team to go on a ‘witch hunt,’ according to the actress’s lawyers.
Halle Berry’s lawyers claim ‘witch hunt’ amid buzz around seemingly hacked social media account
A post on Halle Berry’s Instagram account led to a tense moment in court on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. During the hearing, Olivier Martinez’s attorney accused the actress of violating the temporary restraining order over an apparent shot at her ex-husband. The accusation stemmed from a post that went live on Berry’s social media on October 26, 2026.
Amid the buzz around the post, Olivier Martinez’s lawyer, Patrick Baghdaserians, asked Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman to re-open the evidence. He urged the court to allow him to question Halle Berry about the viral post. However, her lawyer, Marina Beck, blasted the request, calling it a “last-minute grasp at straws, nothing more than a witch hunt.”
She argued that Baghdaserians deliberately made the request in open court, in front of reporters. Beck was quoted as saying, “They just intended to re-open evidence and continue their false narrative.” However, Patrick Baghdaserians pushed back, saying he doesn’t care about the media presence and noting that the post appeared on Berry’s own Instagram page immediately after evidence closed. He added:
“This sort of conduct is the reason we are here today. [The post is] disturbing my client’s peace, disturbing my client’s calm.”
Halle Berry’s cryptic post and alleged hacking
While Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman denied the motion to reopen evidence, the courtroom buzzed with discussion about Halle Berry’s cryptic post. For those who are unfamiliar with what happened, a post was shared on the actress’ Instagram story. The post could be read as:
“If kids disrespect their moms, the root cause often traces back to the relationship with the father.”
Although the post has since been deleted, it has sparked intense discussion not only among fans but also in the courtroom. Following the ruling, the courtroom was cleared for closing arguments. According to reports, the court adjourned just before noon, and it is expected to issue a decision on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after a nearly two-week hearing.
The post drew attention amid the heated legal battle between Halle Berry and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. According to reports, he is seeking sole custody of their son and a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-wife. The case stems from an alleged incident on September 26, 2026, when Berry reportedly put her hands around their son Maceo’s neck and tried to choke him.
While Olivier Martinez is accusing Halle Berry of physically abusing Maceo, the actress has vehemently denied it. A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order on October 1, 2026, along with temporary primary physical custody of Maceo and restrictions on Berry’s parenting time. The order was later extended, despite actress’ claims that Martinez’s filing is “entirely meritless and deliberately misleading.”
Halle Berry countered the accusations with claims that Olivier Martinez has interfered with Maceo’s education and therapeutic care and drawn their son into their legal dispute. She had asked the court to dismiss the restraining-order request, restore their previous 50-50 physical custody arrangement, and give her sole legal authority over decisions involving their son’s education and medical care.
What are your thoughts on the ongoing legal battle between Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry?
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