Halle Berry not dumped over age gap

Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, denies her age is to blame for their split.

The Canadian model told how the breakup of his four and a half year relationship was amicable, and denied the nine-year age gap between him and 43-year-old Halle was a factor, as had previously been reported.

He told Access Hollywood: "While I will not comment on all of the wild inaccuracies being speculated about in the media, I am sad to say that Halle and I have decided together to separate at this time.

"She is, and will forever be one of the most special and beautiful people that I have ever known, and I am certain that we will continue to have only love and respect for one another."

Since the couple split, which happened a few months ago, Gabriel, 34, and Oscar winning actress Halle have been working to resolve their finances and make arrangements for their two-year-old daughter, Nahla - whom they are said to be planning to equally share custody of.

Gabriel added: "We have been blessed with the most amazing daughter in the world, and her happiness and well-being are the most important thing for both of us. Please respect our privacy during this very difficult time."

Gabriel is believed to have ended the relationship with the 'Monster's Ball' actress because they spent so much time apart.

Halle Berry splits from Gabriel

Halle Berry has reportedly split from Gabriel Aubry.

The actress and the French-Canadian model - who have a two-year-old daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry together but are not married - have ended their romance and are currently working out financial and custody arrangements, according to RadarOnline.com.

It was Gabriel, 34, who allegedly decided to call time on his five-year relationship with 43-year-old Halle and their nine-year age gap is believed to have been a factor in his decision.

A source said: "Gabriel just felt it wasn't working anymore. When they were first together the nine-year age difference between them didn't faze him, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever dated and he was totally in love. But as time went on he started feeling it more and more. He felt he needed to break it off with Halle."

The relationship ended a couple of months ago and Halle has been using the services of Judy Bogen, a family law attorney from Beverly Hills law firm Hersch Mannis and Bogen, to sort out custody conditions for Nahla and various financial matters.

The source added: "Gabriel's main concern was custody of Nahla, he loves that little girl more than anything, and wanted 50/50 joint physical custody of her, which Halle agreed to.

"Financially, Gabriel earns a decent amount from his modeling career, in the region of $700,000 per year, so he's comfortable and he didn't want a dime from Halle.

"All Gabriel has asked for is the house they own together in Canada. Halle put the full deposit down on the house but Gabriel has made every one of the payments since. Halle agreed right away.

"As much as it can be it's been an amicable split."

Unlucky-in-love Halle is no stranger to break-ups.

The Oscar winner's first marriage to David Justice, a former baseball player, ended after four years in 1997.

Her second union to musician Eric Benet imploded after four years when the 'Monster's Ball' star discovered he had cheated on her.

After two failed marriages Halle vowed not to wed Gabriel because she didn't need to be a wife to be happy.

She said: "I will never marry again. I have a good healthy love for myself and love in my life. I no longer feel the need to be someone's wife and I don't need the validation of a marriage certificate."

Halle Berry pregnant

Halle Berry is pregnant again.

The 43-year-old actress is said to be three months along with her second child with her model partner Gabriel Aubry - with who she already has a 17-month-old daughter, Nahla.

A source said: "Halle is overjoyed. She's just ecstatic to be pregnant again. She wasn't sure if she'd have another baby, so she's very happy!"

Halle struggled to conceive Nahla - she took over 30 pregnancy tests before one confirmed she was to become a mother - and it is believed she underwent artificial insemination to get pregnant this time

The source added to Life and Style Weekly magazine: "The first time, she eventually conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). This time, the baby was conceived through artificial insemination."

When pregnant with Nahla, Halle admitted she and Gabriel were keen to have at least two children.

She said: "We always talked about having two. Whether or not we'll actually make that happen is left to be seen, but that would be our intent. That's for sure."

Halle's representative is yet to comment on the reports.

The actress is not the only celebrity who is expanding her brood.

Mark Wahlberg is believed to be becoming a father again after his wife Rhea Durham - with who he already has three kids - was spotted with an apparent baby bump.

Mark has previously admitted he would like a large family, saying: "When the kids are good, we want eight or nine!"

Halle Berry at Spike TV's 3rd Annual Guys Choice Awards

Actress Halle Berry arrives at Spike TV's 3rd Annual Guys Choice Awards at Sony Studios on May 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.　

Natural beauty Halle Berry

Halle Berry doesn't care if she's seen without make-up.

The Oscar-winning beauty refuses to conform to the pressure of looking perfect and is happy to show off her natural beauty.

She is quoted as saying: "All these paparazzi are just out of control, it has added a new pressure. When you just want to go out and be a normal person you get put on that bad clothes list. Or it's like, 'Look, she's got a zit,' and they zero in on it. Or it's, 'Look, she's got cellulite,' and they zero in on that. They make you feel like you can't go out and be a normal girl. I try to resist it and go out without my make-up even though I know I am going to be on that list."

This is not the first time Halle, 42, has spoken about how stressful it is to be a Hollywood star.

When she discovered she was pregnant with her daughter Nahla, who is now 15 months old, Halle found it "liberating" not worrying about her figure at red carpet events.

She said: "It was the first red carpet that I've really walked down where I didn't have to think about holding in my stomach.

"It's the first time I've been to an awards show where they served a meal and I actually ate it. I was eating off everybody else's plate and that felt very liberating and good."

Halle Berry blasts exercise lies

Halle Berry says celebrities who claim to stay slim without exercising are liars.

The 42-year-old actress - who has a one-year-old daughter, Nahla, with her partner Gabriel Aubrey - has to work hard to maintain her impressive physique, and insists it is the same for most women.

She said: "God bless them if they're telling the truth. It's questionable if they are. I always had to diet. I'm diabetic, so it's a lifestyle for me anyway just to stay healthy and not end up in the hospital." Halle had to change her diet and exercise regime after giving birth to ensure she didn't pile on the pounds.

She revealed to Harper's Bazaar magazine: "Having a baby takes so much from you. It's the most glorious thing you'll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious! So now I'm having to exercise, eat a little bit differently, take a lot more vitamins. "I used to work a lot because I had nothing better to do. What I've learned, especially by having a baby, is that you can't bring that stuff home anymore." Halle recently announced she is to star in new movie 'Nappily Ever After'.

In the film, she plays a woman who splits from her long-term boyfriend when he doesn't propose, then becomes jealous when he moves on with his life.

Halle admits she is apprehensive about shooting the project because her role requires a drastic image change.

She explained: "I have to shave my head on camera. I'm scared to death. I just hope my reaction fits into the story. If it's uncontrollable screaming, it might be a different type of movie."

Halle Berry ready for baby 2

Actress and host Halle Berry walks on stage at the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles February 12, 2009.

Halle Berry wants another child.

The 42-year-old actress - who already has one-year-old daughter Nahla Ariela with boyfriend Gabriel Aubry - is open to the idea of expanding her brood, but won't allow herself to become fixated with the idea.

She told US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "My mind says yes, but the rest isn't up to me so we'll see."

Despite Gabriel's previous admission he wants a "big family", Halle has no desire to have a huge brood.

Referring to mother-of-14 Nadya Suleman, who famously gave birth to octuplets in January, Halle joked: "I hope I don't have, like, 14 more!"

Last October, Gabriel, 32, praised Halle's parenting skills and claimed the pair were "working on" having more children.

He said: "I mean, look at her - she is unbelievable! She is the best mom that anybody could ask for - or wish for!"

Halle - who has been married twice - and Gabriel have been dating since 2005 after meeting on a Versace photo shoot.

Despite planning a future together, the pair are in no rush to wed, with Gabriel saying: "We have no plans for marriage. We are more married than ever, really."