He was once one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs and was dubbed the ‘French Brad Pitt‘.
But two decades on from his Noughties heyday, Olivier Martinez is worlds away from the tall, dark and handsome actor after taking on bitter legal battles and little work.
Olivier, 59, who is best know for his roles in the films Unfaithful and S.W.A.T., had his fair share of success in the industry – earning a coveted César Award and starring in Hollywood blockbusters.
With the star dating Kylie Minogue and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley before marrying Halle Berry, Olivier also enjoyed a string of high-profile romances over the years.
Yet in recent years, Olivier has shirked the spotlight with his new lifestyle a far cry from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood he once enjoyed.
Having only starred in three films since 2018, the actor appears to have taken a step back while at the center of a bitter custody battle – which claimed he was supporting himself using his ex wife Halle’s finances.
Two decades on from his Noughties heyday, Olivier Martinez is worlds away from the tall, dark and handsome actor after taking on bitter legal battles and little work (pictured in 2024)
The actor, 59, who is best know for his roles in the films Unfaithful and S.W.A.T., had his fair share of success in the industry (pictured with ex wife Halle Berry in 2012)
Olivier and Halle wed in 2013 – the same year they welcomed their son Maceo, 11 – and split in 2016.
The couple’s divorce was finalised in 2023, with the outcome being joint custody and Halle paying child support.
But last year Halle launched a legal battle against the actor as she claimed he was trying to take time off from their co-parenting therapy – requesting that he is compelled to participate.
In October, a judge sided with the actress, after Halle claimed he was trying to take time off from their co-parenting therapy and requested he is compelled to participate.
The judge agreed with Halle in legal documents obtained by TMZ, but noted that Olivier already complied with her request after she took him to court.
In documents obtained by US Weekly, Halle claimed she has spent over $200,000 in legal fees including ‘voluntarily’ contributing $80,000 towards Olivier’s own legal expenses.
She also claimed the actor was supporting himself financially using her child support payments.
Halle was seeking sole custody of their child as she claimed Maceo is struggling in school and that he is, ‘grade levels behind,’ adding he’d been diagnosed with ADHD and mild dyslexia.
Yet in recent years, Olivier has shirked the spotlight with his new lifestyle a far cry from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood he once enjoyed (pictured left in 2020 and right in 2004)
Olivier shot to fame in 1995 after he starred in The Horseman on the Roof, billed in his American promotional tour for that movie as ‘the French Brad Pitt’ (pictured on tour with Juliette Binoche)
Halle, who also shares daughter, Nahla, 16, with her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, 47, added that Olivier was, ‘either oblivious’ to his difficulties or, ‘carelessly disregards them,’ which she said proves he’s unfit for custody.
She claimed his ‘turbulent behavior’ and his prioritising of their son learning soccer over school has resulted in Maceo falling behind his classmates.
The former couple met in 2010 on the set of the film Dark Tide in South Africa.
Before he met Halle, Olivier dated model Rosie in 2009 after they met at a Victoria`s Secret fashion show – where she made her debut.
The couple appeared in happy spirits during their relationship but the pair went their separate ways over long distance issues.
Olivier also famously dated Australian singer Kylie from 2003 to 2007 after he met her at the Grammy Awards.
He was believed to be a source of strength for the songstress when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.
He reportedly helped her cope with difficult hurdles and encouraged her to find moments of joy even during her treatment.
Olivier and Halle wed in 2013 – the same year they welcomed their son Maceo, 11 – and split in 2016. The couple’s divorce was finalised in 2023 (pictured in 2014)
Halle made headlines last August by seeking sole custody of Maceo. She claimed that their son is struggling in school and that he is, ‘grade levels behind’
Despite their flourishing romance, the pair went their separate ways after rumours that Olivier was unfaithful with Israeli-born actress, model and artist Sarai Givati.
At the time, Olivier and Kylie denied the reports of infidelity and it has appeared that they have remained friends as they were spotted enjoying a lunch together after Olivier’s divorce.
Before Kylie he was romantically involved with American actress Mira Sorvino from 1999 to 2002.
Olivier shot to fame in 1995 after he starred in The Horseman on the Roof, billed in his American promotional tour for that movie as ‘the French Brad Pitt’.
He is originally from a working-class family, raised in the Paris suburbs and left school at an early age, holding various pick-up jobs such as salesman for jeans.
Olivier was initially going to follow in his father’s footsteps and try to become a boxer but his friends urged him to try acting, and at age 23 he enrolled in the International Conservatory of Paris.
After several television shows, he reached the international market in 1995 and went on to star an array of films and TV shows.
Before his international fame, he bagged the Most Promising Actor at the César Awards in 1994.
Olivier also famously dated Kylie Minogue from 2003 to 2007 after he met her at the Grammy Awards. The couple split amid infidelity rumours which they denied (pictured in 2003)
Before he met Halle, Olivier dated model Rosie in the fall of 2009 (pictured) after they met at a Victoria`s Secret fashion show – where she made her debut
Olivier also won the Prix Jean Gabin award in 1933 and was nominated for Best Male Performance for The Steamy Awards.
Since his debut as Rollo Navarro in 1990, the actor has starred in 34 productions with his most notable including Unfaithful, S.W.A.T., Before Night Falls, Taking Lives, and The Horseman on the Roof.
He also received critical acclaim for his performance in Un, deux, trois, soleil – which translates to 1, 2, 3, Sun and is a 1993 French surrealist black comedy film directed by Bertrand Blier.
Between 2000 and 2004 the actor starred in 10 productions but since then his work has been fleeting.
He last starred in 2020’s Mosquito State – a Polish-American psychological thriller.
Olivier currently lives in Los Angeles, California, and he has not confirmed a romantic relationship with anyone since his divorce.
