Gabriel Aubry slams Berry parenting claims

A rep for Gabriel Aubry has slammed Halle Berry's claims that he is not fit to care for their 2-year-old daughter Nahla.

Berry announced on Monday that she was preparing to embark on a custody battle over the child in order to "protect" her from what she believes is a potentially dangerous situation. She later dropped out of the upcoming film New Year's Eve in order to concentrate on the case.

“While Gabriel is disappointed in Halle’s decision to falsely malign him publicly and for her own purposes, he refuses to be pulled into her dispute over a cancelled film production," Aubry's spokesperson told Access Hollywood.

"Gabriel also refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla."

The statement continued: "Gabriel fully believes that a consistent and balanced living situation and two loving parents are crucial for their child even if Ms Berry feels otherwise.

"He will always defend his rights as a father and will always consider Nahla’s best interest. Halle’s continuing allegations in the press are untrue and irresponsible."