It has been alleged that Natalie Portman suffered after her 11-year marriage to Benjamin Millepied ended covertly. An insider told People on Friday, “At first, it was really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it.”
“After enduring a very trying and painful year, Natalie is stronger now and finding happiness in her work, friends, and family.” It was made public on Friday that Portman, 42, and Millepied, 46, had really announced their divorce eight months prior, with all the paperwork having already been completed.
A comment about their breakup has not yet been released by the ex-couple. When Page Six asked for comment, their representatives did not respond. The divorce of Portman and Millepied occurs several months after it was initially reported by insiders that the reason behind their separation was Millepied’s purported extramarital romance with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Étienne.
“They are presently estranged but have been attempting to save their marriage,” an insider told Us Weekly in August of last year. In June 2023, Page Six also reported exclusively that the French choreographer and Oscar-winning actress were fighting to save their marriage in the wake of the alleged infidelity scandal.
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A source informed us at the time, “They are attempting to work things out and have not separated.” “Ben is exerting every effort to obtain Natalie’s forgiveness. His affection is directed towards her and their family.
French magazine Voici earlier released photographs showing Millepied and Étienne entering his office separately in May, only to exit within 10 minutes of each other two hours later. According to the source, Portman discovered her then-husband’s infidelity in March.
Shortly before the charges arose, the “Star Wars” actress and the former New York City Ballet dancer tried to present a unified front by kissing in public. Even after the scandal surfaced, Portman appeared to be in excellent spirits, showing a huge smile at a solo appearance at a soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot 63 in early June 2023. A few days later, the “May December” star happily attended the French Open wearing her wedding ring.
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Co-Parenting Their Child Despite Divorce
Despite their split, Portman and Millepied seem to be getting along well as co-parents, as seen by their appearance together at a family lunch date last month. Additionally, the “Jackie” star’s “biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,” a friend of the ex-couple told People on Friday.
The source said, “She and Ben really love their kids and are equally focused on being the best co-parents they can be.” “There’s nothing more crucial.”