Natalie Portman and her husband, Benjamin Millepied, have separated after 11 years of marriage.
An insider revealed that following news of an affair, they tried to mend their marriage but are now distant. The couple, who have a son named Aleph, 12, and a daughter named Amalia, 6, created rumors about their relationship when Portman was seen without her wedding ring at an event in Sydney, Australia, on their 11th anniversary.
How did Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied’s relationship start?
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied got married in a private ceremony in 2012. The couple’s relationship began when they met on the set of the movie “Black Swan,” where Millepied worked as a choreographer and dancer.
According to an exclusive source from Us Magazine, Natalie thinks Benjamin’s affair was a short and thoughtless mistake to him. She felt embarrassed by the rumors. The source shared that Natalie wants to try rebuilding trust to prevent their children from experiencing a broken family.
Another insider mentioned that Natalie isn’t sure if their relationship can be fixed after the incident. They are currently talking and working on it for their children’s sake. Benjamin is said to regret his actions.
Who is Benjamin Millepied?
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer, choreographer, and director. He was born on June 10, 1977, in Bordeaux, France. He gained significant recognition for his work as a dancer and his contributions to dance and the arts.
In 2022, Millepied directed the film “Carmen,” starring Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, and Tracy “The DOC” Curry. The film follows a woman on a quest to find freedom as she embarks upon a dramatic and life-altering journey from Mexico to Los Angeles.
While Portman returned as Foster in “Thor: Love and Thunder,” In 2022, her character becomes Mighty Thor. Portman and her partner Sophie Mas started their production company, MountainA, in 2021. They signed a TV deal with Apple TV+ for their first project, “Lady in the Lake,” based on a novel. Portman is also set to star in a romantic drama film called “May December” alongside Julianne Moore.
Following news of an affair, they decided to separate after 11 years of marriage.
The rumors left Natalie feeling “humiliated,” as per the insider’s information.
Yes, they are currently talking and working together on their relationship, primarily for the well-being of their children. Benjamin regrets his actions, as stated by a second insider.
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