Natalie Portman Divorces Husband Benjamin Millepied After 11 Years of Marriage
Actress Natalie Portman has officially ended her 11-year marriage to Benjamin Millepied, according to reports from People Magazine. The divorce proceedings were finalized in France, where the couple resided, following Portman’s filing eight months ago.
The couple, who share two children, decided to part ways amid allegations of infidelity against Millepied, a director and choreographer. While they chose not to publicly address the rumors, Portman, 42, recently spoke out against speculation about her marriage, calling it “terrible” in an interview with Vanity Fair.
Portman and Millepied first met during the production of the 2010 film “Black Swan,” where Millepied served as choreographer and taught Portman intricate ballet sequences. Their relationship blossomed, and in December 2010, they announced their engagement and Portman’s pregnancy with their first child, Aleph, who was born in June 2011. The couple tied the knot the following summer in California.
Their family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Amalia, in February 2017. Throughout their marriage, both Portman and Millepied pursued successful careers in the entertainment industry, with Portman winning an Oscar for her performance in “Black Swan.”
Millepied, 46, began his career as a dancer with the New York City Ballet before transitioning into choreography for stage and film. His work includes collaborations on notable projects such as “Dune.”
Portman’s most recent film, “May December,” released in 2023, featured her alongside Julianne Moore. As the actress navigates this new chapter in her life, fans await news of her upcoming projects and wish both her and Millepied the best as they move forward separately.
