Natalie Portman commented on the recent rumors that have circulated regarding her matrimonial union with choreographer Benjamin Millepied. There is “no desire” for Portman, 42, to contribute to the narrative that her marriage to Millepied has come to an end.
She told Vanity Fair, “I have no intention of contributing to it because it is abhorrent.” Portman’s marital status has been a subject of controversy ever since a French publication reported in February 2023 that Millepied had an affair.
As a youthful actress who first debuted in Hollywood, the “Black Swan” star acknowledged that she has been cognizant of her public image.
“I immediately became extremely protective of it,” she stated. “Initially, I selected an alternative name, which proved to be an intriguing strategy for distinguishing identities.”
“I would become irate if someone at school called me Natalie Portman,” she continued. At my school, I was like, “If you know me, you know me as Natalie Hershlag.” “I have endeavored to integrate that which was essentially an extreme identity schism more as an adult.”
Initially, according to Portman, it was difficult for her to comprehend that both identities were a part of her. She stated, “There was no such thing as a’real’ me and a ‘pretend’ me,’ and “their names were not necessarily distinct.” And it’s not just two variations; there are countless ways in which I perceive myself and countless ways in which others perceive me, both in public and private spheres.”
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When considering her identity, the “No Strings Attached” actress currently permits herself to amalgamate all of the internal and external qualities that accompany notoriety.
She stated, “Somehow the intersection of all of those is a part of me, and it’s crucial to have all of those within and as me, rather than regarding that as an external entity; that is the real thing.” “As soon as I started having children and a family, I realized that perhaps it was not constructive to be like, ‘There are two of me.'”
I engage in numerous interactions throughout my day due to my status as a public figure. It is not genuine to exclude that from one’s experience. Portman and Millepied, both 46, were wed in 2012 and have two children together: Amalia, 6, and Aleph, 12.
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Here’s How Millepied and Portman’s Relation Started
2009. Millepied and Portman got to know each other on the “Black Swan” set. To film the picture, the actress had been trained in ballet by the choreographer. By the time the scary movie ended, Millepied and Portman had become close.
Aleph and Amalia, Portman and Millepied’s two children were born in 2012. At this moment, it’s unknown how things stand in their relationship.
But according to a close insider, the pair was still together and only working through their problems. The insider stated, “They are trying to work things out and have not split.” “Ben is making every effort to win Natalie’s forgiveness. He adores their family and her. The source went on to say that Portman is “extremely private” and that “protecting the kids” is her priority.