Halle Berry Reveals How She Knew Van Hunt Was 'the One' as She Shows Off Her Huge Engagement Ring

The actress spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at the 'Crime 101' premiere in Los Angeles, just days after confirming her engagement to the musician.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Halle Berry, 59, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, 'Crime 101', on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and revealed how she knew her new fiancé, Van Hunt, 54, was 'the one'. Berry confirmed her engagement to the musician during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 5, 2026, and her dazzling engagement ring was on full display as she walked the red carpet at the premiere.

Why it matters

Berry has been married three times previously, to David Justice, Eric Benét and Olivier Martinez, so her engagement to Van Hunt marks a significant milestone in her personal life. The reveal of her unique and 'deeply personal' engagement ring also provides insight into the couple's relationship and the thought behind Hunt's proposal.

The details

Berry told PEOPLE that she just 'kind of knows' when a relationship is right, saying, 'You just kind of know when it's right, 'cause you know when it's wrong.' Jewelry experts estimate that Hunt's proposal ring features a bezel cut diamond of around 2 carats, surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones on yellow gold, which could have cost over $200,000.

  • Berry confirmed her engagement to Van Hunt during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 5, 2026.
  • Berry and Hunt walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Crime 101' on February 10, 2026.

The players

Halle Berry

A 59-year-old actress who has been married three times previously and is now engaged to musician Van Hunt.

Van Hunt

A 54-year-old musician who is engaged to actress Halle Berry.

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What they’re saying

“You know, you get to be 54, you just kind of done it a few times, three, to be exact. You just kind of know when it's right, 'cause you know when it's wrong.”

— Halle Berry (PEOPLE)

“We've been seeing many rings with multiple stones and a cluster of diamonds set in very unique ways.”

— Chau Lui, Co-founder of CELI (PEOPLE)

The takeaway

Halle Berry's engagement to Van Hunt, her fourth marriage, demonstrates that even after multiple previous relationships, one can still find the right partner later in life. The unique and personal design of the engagement ring also reflects the couple's strong bond and commitment to each other.