Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Divorce: An Exclusive Confirmation
In an exclusive update, PEOPLE can confirm that Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have finalized their divorce after quietly separating last year. The Oscar-winning actress, 42, filed for divorce last July, and the legal process was completed last month in France, where the couple resides with their children, Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 7.
While the under-the-radar separation followed reports of an extramarital affair by Millepied in May 2023, Portman, despite initial challenges, has emerged stronger. A friend of the couple shared that Portman faced a tough and painful year, but with the support of friends, she is finding joy in family, friends, and work.
The couple’s primary focus has been on ensuring a smooth transition for their children, demonstrating a united front as co-parents. Despite clues of issues in the marriage, the couple privately worked through their differences and has been photographed together as a family over the past year.
Millepied, currently working as the choreographer on Dune: Part Two, and Portman, managing various projects, including the TV series Lady in the Lake, have balanced work commitments alongside personal challenges. The couple, intensely private about their relationship, has not publicly addressed the speculation surrounding their marriage.
Natalie Portman, who previously spoke fondly of their collaborative experience on the set of Black Swan, has now embraced the reality of their new chapter as a family. The friend revealed that while Portman initially hoped for a forever marriage, she is now at peace with the current situation and focused on their “new normal.”
This confirmation marks the end of an 11-year marriage, and both Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are now looking forward to the next chapter in their lives.
In an exclusive update, PEOPLE can confirm that Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have finalized their divorce after quietly separating last year. The Oscar-winning actress, 42, filed for divorce last July, and the legal process was completed last month in France, where the couple resides with their children, Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 7. While the…