Fans Rally Behind Halle Berry After Ex-Husband’s Divisive Comments
Former MLB star David Justice is facing significant online backlash after revealing his reasons for divorcing actress Halle Berry nearly three decades ago. Justice, 59, stated on a recent podcast that the marriage ended partly because Berry, an international superstar, “didn’t cook or clean,” sparking outrage among fans who deem his expectations outdated.
Justice’s Podcast Confession Sparks Outrage
During an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Justice, who was married to Berry from 1993 to 1997, explained his traditional Midwest upbringing led him to expect a wife to handle domestic duties. “So, in my mind, I’m thinking a wife at that time should cook, clean, [be] traditional, you know?” he said. He further elaborated that he began to question their future as a couple when they considered starting a family, noting, “She don’t cook, don’t clean, don’t really seem like motherly, and then we start having issues.” Justice also mentioned that Berry proposed to him after only five months of dating, an offer he accepted to avoid making her feel bad.
Social Media Erupts in Defense of Berry
Following Justice’s remarks, Halle Berry’s fans flooded social media platforms, expressing disbelief that he would expect one of the world’s most famous women to manage household chores. Many pointed out that Berry’s financial status would allow her to hire help for such tasks.
Key takeaways from the fan reactions include:
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Financial Realities: “She’s freaking Halle Berry! Why does she have to do any of that if she can pay someone to?”
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Modern Expectations: “If I had Halle Berry money I wouldn’t be cooking or cleaning either.”
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Outdated Views: “He expected THEEE Halle Berry to cook and clean by herself? The audacity of men! Lmao.”
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Questioning the Timing: Many users questioned why Justice was bringing up a divorce from 30 years ago, with comments like “Imagine ranting over a 30 years divorce?” and “28 years later and you can’t move on! Bruh.”
Debate Over Compromise and Gender Roles
Commenters also suggested that the marriage’s failure was not due to a lack of domesticity but a lack of compromise and teamwork. One user noted, “Lol no it ended cause you refused to come to a compromise. You guys make enough to hire someone who does that.” The conversation also pivoted to broader questions about gender roles in relationships, with one person asking, “Why can’t he do the cooking and cleaning? Is it a gender thing?” Another user responded, “It’s 2023, not 1950. Women don’t have to do everything.”
