NEWSHalle Berry Reflects on Eric Benét’s Cheating Scandal: 'You Remember Every Detail'
Halle Berry reflected on Eric Benet's infidelity, explaining why the experience still affects her.
Aug. 9 2026, Published 7:05 a.m. ET
During an appearance on Today with Jenna and Sheinelle, Halle Berry openly discussed the lasting impact of her ex-husband Eric Benét’s infidelity.
The Oscar-winning actress, now 59, recalled how she still remembers “every detail” of the scandal that occurred over 20 years ago.
Halle Berry said she still remembers every detail of Eric Benét's infidelity more than two decades after the highly publicized scandal.
In her conversation, Berry praised Gayle King for her candid discussion of infidelity.
“I’m proud of her for, you know, saying that and sharing this, that happened, because it has happened to many of us,” she stated, emphasizing the significance of sharing such experiences.
Berry described the act of discussing her past as “therapeutic.”
She noted, “You remember every detail of the whole situation, and it stays with you forever.”
Eric Benét later admitted to cheating during his marriage to Halle Berry and sought treatment in an effort to save their relationship.
By sharing her story, Berry found a form of catharsis, which resonates with many who have faced similar challenges.
When asked by Sheinelle Jones if she felt compelled to hide from the scandal, Berry admitted that the media attention made it difficult.
“I couldn’t hide; it was all over the news,” she said.
However, she refrained from discussing it publicly for the sake of her children.
Despite the public nature of the scandal, Berry clarified that she did not carry the shame associated with it.
“I talked about it with my friends. I talked about it with other women,” she explained, showcasing her strength in confronting the situation.
Halle Berry guest-starred on 'TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle.'
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Berry and Benét were married from 2001 to 2005, during which Benét confessed to cheating.
He later sought help for his struggles with s-- addiction, stating, “I wanted to save my marriage and do anything necessary to do that.”
However, Berry appeared skeptical of his claims, having expressed doubts about his self-diagnosis in a previous podcast appearance.
Halle Berry praised Gayle King for openly discussing infidelity, saying sharing painful experiences can help others who have gone through similar situations.
The discussion also touched on King's own experience with infidelity. King shared her emotional moment of discovering her ex-husband, William Bumpus, cheating with a friend.
“I came home and caught him,” she recounted during her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, further illustrating the shared pain of betrayal.
Gayle King guest-starred on 'Call Her Daddy.'
Halle Berry admitted she could not avoid public attention during the scandal because the story dominated the news.
Through these revelations, Berry and King highlight the importance of addressing infidelity openly.
Berry concluded, “I appreciate her,” underscoring the value of shared experiences in the healing process.
