Oscar Winner’s Daughter Breaks Silence on Shock Abuse Claims

Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune's Most Halle Berry’s daughter has broken her silence to defend her mother after the actress’s ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, accused Berry of abusing their 13-year-old son in a court filing.

Nahla Aubry, 18, submitted a declaration Monday to Los Angeles Superior Court in which she said she had never witnessed her mother behave violently toward anyone and described the allegations against Berry as completely at odds with the mother she knows, according to the Daily Mail.

Martinez, 60, alleged that Berry, also 60, attacked their son, Maceo, on September 26 while he was playing a virtual reality game.

According to his court filing, Berry allegedly jumped on the teenager, put her hands around his neck, and choked him.

Berry has denied the accusations, saying, “I would never hurt our child,” according to TMZ .

Aubry, whose father is Berry’s former partner Gabriel Aubry, said she has lived with Maceo for years and has personally witnessed the relationship between her mother and younger brother.

In the declaration, she said Berry and Maceo have often “playfully wrestle[d], tickle[d] each other, and roll around laughing on the floor or on a bed.” But Aubry said she had never seen anything resembling the behavior described in Martinez’s allegations.

“I have never witnessed her act violently toward anyone,” she said in her declaration, adding that she had never seen Berry engage “in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her.” Aubry described Berry as “a loving and devoted parent” who can be strict when necessary and expects her children to follow rules and treat others with respect.

She also praised her mother for remaining deeply involved in her children’s lives despite her demanding career.

Aubry said Berry attended Maceo’s games, drove him to practices and tournaments, and advocated for his education and his access to medical treatment and therapy.

“She celebrates our successes, supports us through challenges, and is always there when we need her,” Aubry said.

According to Aubry, Berry has also consistently encouraged her children to maintain close relationships with their fathers and has never spoken negatively about either her father or Martinez.

The 18-year-old said she was “shocked, very sad, and very upset” when she learned of Martinez’s allegations.

“Having lived with my mom my entire life and having personally observed her relationship with Maceo for years, the allegations are completely inconsistent with the mom I know,” she said.