In a candid interview featured in Vanity Fair's highly anticipated annual Hollywood issue, Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman reacts to Benjamin Millepied split rumors. The 42-year-old star, who shares two children with her 46-year-old French choreographer partner, has been at the center of breakup rumors since the summer of 2023. Despite the rampant conjecture, neither Portman nor her partner has officially confirmed or denied the alleged split. Benjamin Millepied wearing a black suit and Natalie Portman wearing a black dress In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, acclaimed actress Natalie Portman, known for her role in the hit film "Black Swan," opted for a concise response when questioned about the persistent media scrutiny surrounding her marriage to French dancer and choreographer, Benjamin Millepied.
"It’s terrible, and I have no desire to contribute to it,"stated Portman, addressing the ongoing discourse about her personal life. Journalist Keziah Weir, acknowledging the sensitivity of the topic, expressed her reluctance in broaching the subject, to which Portman responded, "I can imagine."
The Hollywood star also provided insight into her longstanding commitment to preserving her privacy as a public figure, stating:
“„I got very protective of it very early on. I chose a different name when I started, which was kind of an interesting way that I separated identities.- Natalie Portman
Portman, who has been married to Millepied since 2012, shed light on the extreme measures she took to maintain privacy during her formative years. Reflecting on her school days, she revealed:
“„I would get upset if someone at school called me Natalie Portman. I was like, ‘If you know me, you know me as Natalie Hershlag at school.’ It was kind of an extreme bifurcation of identity that I’ve tried to integrate a little bit more as an adult.- Natalie Portman
The couple shares two children, 12-year-old son Aleph and 6-year-old daughter Amalia, and divides their time between Paris and Los Angeles. Speculation regarding their marriage gained traction in June when French outlet Voici alleged that Millepied was involved with environmental activist Camille Étienne.
Although neither Portman nor Millepied has publicly addressed the affair rumors, People reported in June that Millepied was making efforts to reconcile with Portman. Sources close to the situation mentioned that any involvement with Étienne was short-lived.
Photographs in September showed the couple together in Paris without their wedding rings, sparking further rumors of separation. Notably, a Wall Street Journal profile of Portman in January mentioned her residing in Paris with her children but omitted any reference to Millepied.
Despite the swirling speculation, Portman expressed her affection for Paris, describing her life in the French capital as "a dream." She emphasized feeling fortunate to live there and enjoy a vibrant city life with incredible friends.
Natalie Portman has 'no desire to contribute' amid rumors of a split with husband Benjamin Millepied. The Thor actress, addressing the speculation in Vanity Fair, shared insights into her bicoastal lifestyle between Paris and Los Angeles. Nearly a year after reports of Millepied's alleged affair, Portman's commitment to privacy adds intrigue to the ongoing narrative.