Thursday, 6 December 2012

Halle and Nahla get into the festive spirit as they buy Yuletide decorations

A very Berry Christmas: Halle and Nahla get into the festive spirit as they buy Yuletide decorations

PUBLISHED: 20:15, 5 December 2012 | UPDATED: 05:54, 6 December 2012

After her disastrous Thanksgiving Day, Halle Berry will no doubt be hoping for a merrier Christmas.

And on Tuesday the actress was spotted getting into the festive spirit with daughter Nahla as they went shopping for decorations in West Hollywood.

Halle, whose fiance Oliver Martinez and ex Gabriel Aubry engaged in a brutal fight last month, was seen carrying a wooden reindeer decoration.

Festive spirit: Halle Berry goes shopping for Christmas decorations with Nahla in West Hollywood on Tuesday, buying a reindeer decoration

Mommy's girl: The actress carried her four-year-old daughter at times during their outing

It had Christmas tree antlers and a red bauble for its nose, with the body made out of firewood.

Halle, 46, made the trip after collecting her four-year-old daughter from school.

Earlier in the day the Monster's Ball actress went furniture shopping with a friend in Hollywood.

While police reports conclude that Aubry started the Thanksgiving Day fist fight with Martinez, he won't be prosecuted, it was reported earlier this week.

After-school outing: The twosome headed out on their mother-daughter outing after school

Difficult month: Not doubt the actress will be hoping for a merrier Christmas after her disastrous Thanksgiving Day which saw her fiance Olivier Martinez and ex Gabriel Aubry come to blows

Stylish: Halle donned a paper boy cap, jeans, boots and a grey top while Nahla was wearing a pink dress and denim jacket

According to TMZ, detectives have now concluded that Gabriel committed two batteries on Olivier, before the French actor defended himself.

Reports say the fight happened after Gabriel dropped his four-year-old daughter with Halle, Nahla, off at their home. Olivier reportedly followed him outside and told him 'they needed to talk'.

After that, Gabriel is said to have pushed the French actor and then lashed out at his face, hitting his shoulder instead.

Incognito: Earlier in the day Halle went out furniture shopping in Hollywood with a friend

Busy mother: Halle pictured on Wednesday heading out on the school run again

Black eye: Police reports obtained by TMZ state that Gabriel Aubry started the fight which resulted in these injuries

In an act of self-defence, the police sources say Olivier then took three quick punches to Gabriel's face, which resulted in the injuries and bruises the French-Canadian model has been sporting since.

The source said police are still concerned about Gabriel's ongoing anger issues, saying: 'It seems he's still having a hard time getting over his break up with Halle.'

Despite the outcome of the police report, the website states that no charges will be made against Gabriel after both Halle and Olivier have expressed worries on how it will affect Nahla.

Law enforcement sources say the matter will now be handled at an informal hearing at the attorney's office, with the likely outcome that Gabriel will agree to take anger management classes.

There is also a possibility the hearing officer will decide to drop the entire case after hearing out both parties.

Dressed down: The actress wore layered sweaters, a scarf and sweatpants on the outing

Trendy or tired? Halle's baggy pants weren't so flattering from the back

Ready for classes: Halle carried Nahla's little pink satchel as she helped her daughter out of the car

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Chirpy Halle Berry collects daughter Nahla from school.

Things are looking up! Chirpy Halle Berry collects daughter Nahla from school... day after Olivier Martinez drops criminal charges against Gabriel Aubrey

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 02:52, 4 December 2012 | UPDATED: 03:18, 4 December 2012

It has been a trying couple of weeks for Halle Berry following the infamous Thanksgiving brawl between fiancé Olivier Martinez and her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.

But on Monday, the actress looked the happiest she's been in a long time - smiling as she picked daughter Nahla up from school.

The 46-year-old star beamed under a grey cap, which she teamed with a grey jacket, black top and jeans.

Raising a smile: Halle Berry looked the most relaxed and happy she's been for a long time as she picked daughter Nahla up from school in Los Angeles on Monday

She escorted her four-year-old daughter Nahla and a friend out of the school gates in Beverly Hills, before later collecting her from a playdate in Studio City.

Nahla wore a sweatshirt which spelled 'love who you' are in bright colours, along with green jeans.

Halle's cheery demeanour was markedly different from images of her seen in recent weeks, but comes 24 hours after reports that fiancé Olivier Martinez has dropped criminal charges against her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry after their highly publicised fight.

Happy Halle: The actress smiled as she escorted her four-year-old daughter Nahla and her friend out of school in Beverly Hills

Happy Halle: The actress escorted her four-year-old daughter Nahla and her friend out of school in Beverly Hills

Happy days: Mother and daughter both looked in high spirits as they made their way out of school into the Beverly Hills sunshine

A source told Radaronline.com: 'Olivier informed the LAPD and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office that he was no longer interested in pursuing criminal charges against Aubry.'

Martinez told the LAPD that he wanted to drop the charges regarding the Thanksgiving day brawl, which resulted in Aubry suffering horrific facial injuries.

The insider added: 'Aubry and Berry worked out a confidential settlement last week that included specific language about how none of the parties - Halle, Gabe or Olivier - would pursue criminal charges against the another.

'All sides managed to agree to satisfactory terms with the focus being on ending the mayhem for the sake of Halle and Gabriel's daughter Nahla.'

So long, farewell: Halle later picked Nahla up from her friend's house after a playdate

The LAPD are said to have turned the case over to the Attorney's Office to determine if any charges should be filed.

Martinez, 46, has been sporting a black hand brace, while Aubry suffered several injuries to his face.

At the centre of the drama was Halle and Gabriel's four-year-old daughter Nahla, and both parties took out an emergency restraining order against each other after the brawl.

Aubry was arrested after the melee, which happened when he was dropping off Nahla at Berry's home.

Still painful: Olivier Martinez is still sporting a hand brace after his fist fight with Gabriel Aubry on Thanksgiving

Police reports on Wednesday indicated Gabriel, 36, threw the first punch and concludes Olivier, 46, acted in self-defence.

Police sources told TMZ the men traded verbal barbs during the altercation but Gabriel never alerted authorities about alleged death threats he received from Olivier prior to the incident.

However, the three stars have since come to an 'amicable agreement', according to Halle’s lawyer, Blair Berk who confirmed it in a handwritten note to E! News.

Nahla has since been reunited with her Canadian model father and was spotted spending time with him on Friday.

Amicable: Gabriel Aubry leaving court in downtown Los Angeles after hashing out an 'amicable;e agreement' last week

Monday, 3 December 2012

Olivier Martinez drops criminal charges against fiancée Halle Berry's ex Gabriel Aubrey

Olivier Martinez drops criminal charges against fiancée Halle Berry's ex Gabriel Aubrey over Thanksgiving brawl as he sports black hand brace

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 08:19, 3 December 2012 | UPDATED: 13:28, 3 December 2012

Despite showing off visible injuries from his fist fight with Gabriel Aubry two weeks ago, Olivier Martinez has informed police he does not want to pursue criminal charges against Halle Berry's ex, according to reports.

Martinez told the LAPD that he wanted to drop the charges regarding the Thanksgiving day brawl, which resulted in Aubry suffering horrific facial injuries.

A source told Radaronline.com: 'Olivier informed the LAPD and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office that he was no longer interested in pursuing criminal charges against Aubry.'

Still painful: Olivier Martinez is still sporting a hand brace after his fist fight with Gabriel Aubry on Thanksgiving

'Aubry and Berry worked out a confidential settlement last week that included specific language about how none of the parties -- Halle, Gabe or Olivier -- would pursue criminal charges against the another. All sides managed to agree to satisfactory terms with the focus being on ending the mayhem for the sake of Halle and Gabriel's daughter Nahla.'

The LAPD are said to have turned the case over to the Attorney's Office to determine if any charges should be filed.

On Sunday the Martinez, 46, was seen sporting a black hand brace.

The actor was spotted out and about in Los Angeles on Sunday picking up several groceries from a supermarket.

There was no sign of his fiancée as he ran his errands and showed off his black hand brace in the process.

Running errands: The actor was spotted with the brace while he was getting some groceries in Los Angeles on Sunday

The Unfaithful star hid his face behind a large pair of shades as he made his way back to his car.

At the centre of the drama was Halle and Gabriel's four-year-old daughter Nahla, and both parties took out an emergency restraining order against each other after the brawl.

Aubry was arrested after the melee, which happened when he was dropping off Nahla at Berry's home.

Police reports on Wednesday indicated Gabriel, 36, threw the first punch and concludes Olivier, 46, acted in self-defence.

Moving on: Despite the drama, both parties have now reached an 'amicable agreement'

Police sources told TMZ the men traded verbal barbs during the altercation but Gabriel never alerted authorities about alleged death threats he received from Olivier prior to the incident.

However, the three stars have since come to an 'amicable agreement', according to Halle’s lawyer, Blair Berk, which he confirmed in a handwritten note to E! News.

Nahla has since been reunited with her Canadian model father and was spotted spending time with him on Friday.