Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children. The Oscar-winning actor and Millepied, a choreographer and director, finalized the divorce last month in France, where they live, People magazine reported, citing a representative for Portman.
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- Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have ended their 11-year marriage, finalizing their divorce last month in France, where they reside.
- The couple, who share two children, met during the making of the 2010 film “Black Swan,” which featured Millepied’s choreography and led to Portman’s Oscar win for best actress.
- Portman, 42, initiated the divorce proceedings eight months ago, according to People magazine.
- Portman recently starred in “May December,” directed by Todd Haynes, while Millepied made his directorial debut with “Carmen,” featuring Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera, which premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
The Associated Press has the story:
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children. The Oscar-winning actor and Millepied, a choreographer and director, finalized the divorce last month in France, where they live, People magazine reported, citing a representative for Portman.
A representative for Portman declined comment on the record to The Associated Press. Representatives for Millepied did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
According to People, Portman, 42, filed for divorce from Millepied, 46, eight months ago.
Portman and Millepied met on the set of 2010’s “Black Swan,” Darren Aronofsky’s ballet film. Millepied choreographed the film, for which Portman won the Oscar for best actress. They wed in 2012 and share two children.
Portman’s most recent film was 2023’s “May December,” the Todd Haynes film that earned its stars critical praise. Millepied made his directorial debut with “Carmen,” starring Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera, which opened at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and debuted in cinemas last year.
