Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has issued a pointed response to ex-husband David Justice's recent comments about their failed marriage during his appearance on the "All the Smoke" podcast, where he cited her domestic skills as a dealbreaker.
The baseball legend had claimed their 1993-1997 union collapsed because Berry "didn't cook, didn't clean, and didn't seem motherly" - traditional wifely expectations he admitted holding from his Midwest upbringing.
Berry's rebuttal came via a sardonic X post that spoke volumes in just three words: "Phew...! cooking, cleaning and mothering" - accompanied by an eye-roll emoji, clearly mocking the antiquated gender roles Justice described.
This exchange revisits one of Hollywood's most scrutinized divorces, with Berry's concise clapback resonating across social media as:
• A rejection of traditional spousal expectations
• Commentary on evolving gender dynamics since their 90s split
• Affirmation of her life choices post-divorce
Fans have rallied behind the Catwoman star, praising how her four-word tweet dismantled Justice's narrative while highlighting how far societal norms have progressed since their four-year marriage ended nearly three decades ago.
Relationship experts note this public exchange underscores how ex-spouses often remember shared histories differently, with Berry's response reflecting modern attitudes that have made Justice's admitted expectations seem increasingly outdated.