"Her priorities are all in the right place," a friend says of Berry (in L.A. in August). "She's a gentle, loving person." Photo by: flynet pictures |
Helping her get there was Aubry, 31, whom she met while making an ad for Versace in 2005. Aubry, who was raised mostly in foster homes, is described as quiet, down-to-earth and self-assured by friends. Says Stephane Bibeau, his friend and partner in Cafe Fuego, the Cuban restaurant Aubry opened in Manhattan's East Village last year: "He loves
her – not the movie star. Their relationship is based on love and friendship."
That, says O'Dell, makes everything easy. "She always talks about how great Gabriel treats her. She's wanted kids for a long time, and she knew she would have to wait until she found the right man." Or better. "She thinks of Gabriel as an angel," says Bloch. "He's very secure and allows Halle to sparkle as brightly as she does. She hasn't had the easiest time along the way, and she deserves it."
