Former professional baseball player David Justice recently spoke about his brief marriage to actress Halle Berry, revealing that a clash of expectations, including his view that a wife should “cook and clean,” contributed to their divorce. The couple was married from 1993 to 1997.
In a recent podcast interview, Justice reflected on his younger self, stating that he held a “traditional” view of a wife, largely influenced by his Midwest upbringing and his mother’s role. He recalled thinking at the time that a wife should be “motherly” and handle domestic duties. He said he began to have issues in the relationship when he questioned if Berry, who he said didn’t cook or clean, was the woman he wanted to have children and build a family with.
Justice also mentioned that the couple’s demanding careers kept them apart for long periods, with Berry filming movies in different countries. Looking back, he believes that therapy could have helped them navigate their mismatched expectations and the strain of their careers. The comments, particularly the line about Berry not cooking or cleaning, have sparked debate online, with many fans defending the actress and criticizing Justice’s outdated views on gender roles.
This video from the “All the Smoke” podcast features David Justice discussing his divorce from Halle Berry.
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