"Natalie Portman is coming out of a really painful year, but she has come out stronger," a friend of the actress told People following her split from Benjamin Millepied.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are no longer married. The actress who played Princess Padmé Amidala in Star Wars officially divorced the dancer and choreographer after 11 years of marriage, People magazine confirmed in a report released this Friday.
This legal separation comes after Natalie Portman filed for divorce in July 2023. "The divorce was finalized last month (February) in France, where Portman and Millepied live with their children, their son Aleph, 12 years, and her daughter Amalia, 7", People highlighted the news confirmed by a representative of the actress.
According to the magazine, Natalie Portman decided to handle her divorce process “in a discreet way” after different international media revealed an extramarital relationship between Benjamin Millepied and a 25-year-old girl.
“At first it was very difficult for her, but her friends supported her and helped her get through the worst. "Natalie Portman is coming out of a really hard and painful year, but she has come out stronger and is finding joy in her family, her friends, and her work," a friend of the couple stressed to People.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied only saw each other because of their children
In that sense, a source told People that Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied were seeing each other in recent months only to concentrate "on helping their children adapt," which is why they were photographed in various situations, but no longer as the couple. before.
"Her biggest priority has been to ensure a smooth transition for her children. She and Ben truly love their children and are equally focused on being the best co-parents possible. Nothing is more important," the source told the American media.
Since August of last year, Natalie Portman was no longer wearing her wedding ring, which is why various media outlets fanned the rumor of separation after Millepied's infidelity, who would have done "everything possible for Natalie to forgive him and keep her family together." she".
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied married in 2012
In 2012, Natalie Portman married French choreographer Benjamin Millepied, whom she met during the filming of Black Swan, and with whom she has two children: Aleph and Amalia. Mother, activist, psychologist and actress, four words that summarize the life of the great actress.
Portman and her now ex-husband met in 2009 on the set of Black Swan. He was in charge of the choreography of the film and it was such a success that the actress won an Oscar for her lead role.
The couple got engaged in 2010 and married two years later in Big Sur, California. Their marriage seemed to be going from strength to strength; However, American media claim that the dancer was unfaithful with a 25-year-old woman.
