David Justice Reflects on Hasty Marriage to Halle Berry

Former MLB star David Justice had a remarkable 14-season career, contributing to the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Oakland Athletics. The three-time All-Star secured two World Series championships—one with the Braves and another with the Yankees. He earned the NL Rookie of the Year title in 1990 and the ALCS MVP in 2000.Justice's personal life garnered attention due to his marriage to actress Halle Berry, with whom he tied the knot in 1993 after a brief five-month courtship. Nearly three decades later, he discussed the reasons for their 1996 divorce during an appearance on the "All The Smoke" podcast. Justice expressed doubts about Berry's maternal qualities, saying, “She doesn’t cook, clean, don’t really seem motherly.”Reflecting on their relationship, Justice noted that he was caught off guard when Berry proposed and wished he had considered therapy, which might have salvaged their marriage. They parted ways after three years, both citing time apart as a major factor.