Natalie Portman recently opened up about her divorce on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Black Swan star disclosed that singer Rihanna aided her during her transitional period by sharing some words of reaffirmation in her own unique way. Due to this recent revelation, fans’ curiosity about Portman’s separation from her husband has grown tenfold. But who was the seasoned thespian married to?
Here are all the available details regarding Portman’s prolonged relationship with her partner as well as its eventual fall-off.
Who was Natalie Portman’s husband?
Natalie Portman was married to Benjamin Millepied, before their split.
The couple was legally together for more than 11 years but finally decided to call it quits in March 2024, according to People. Similar to his former wife, Benjamin Millepied also has roots in the film industry. The 47-year-old Frenchman is a dancer and choreographer who has worked in major productions like Black Swan. Portman’s ex-husband is also credited with choreographing the signature sand walk in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.
Natalie Portman’s relationship history
The couple first locked eyes in late 2009 on the sets of Black Swan, as per Harper’s Bazaar. While Portman played the lead in Darren Aronofsky’s acclaimed movie, Millepied was the choreographer and also portrayed the character of Prince Siegfried.
The pair quickly hit it off, and, after a handful of public appearances, announced their engagement in December 2010. Along with the confirmation of their union, Portman and her eventual husband also disclosed that the former is pregnant with their firstborn.
The couple made their red carpet debut at the 83rd Academy Awards, where Portman flaunted her baby bump alongside her Oscar trophy. The celebrity duo soon welcomed their elder son, Aleph Millepied-Portman, on June 14, 2011.
Having been engaged for almost two years, they finally tied the knot on August 4, 2012, in a private ceremony. They eventually relocated from Los Angeles to Paris after Millepied received a job opportunity as the director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet. In February 2017, Natalie Portman and her husband announced the birth of their second child together.
After experiencing a decade of married bliss, the actress filed for divorce in July 2023. Multiple rumors have suggested that Millepied’s unfaithfulness to Portman was the reason behind their split. However, the speculation hasn’t been confirmed or denied by either party. Their divorce was finalized in February 2024.
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