Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage
Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied: Benjamin Millepied and Actress Natalie Portman attend the 2019 LA Dance Project Gala, Cocktail Hour Hosted by Dom Pérignon at Hauser & Wirth on Oct. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Dom Pérignon)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied finalized their divorce last month.
The divorce was finalized in France, according to People magazine. France is where they live.
A representative for the actress confirmed the news of the divorce to People. Portman, 42, was the one who reportedly filed for divorce from Millepied, 46, around eight months ago.
Portman and Millepied met on the set of “Black Swan,” according to Variety. Millepied was the choreographer for “Black Swan,” The Associated Press reported. Portman won an Oscar for best actress for her role in the film in 2010.
The former couple married in California in August 2012. They have two children together. Aleph, 12, and Amalia 7, Variety reported.
Most recently, Portman was in the film “May December,” the AP reported. She is currently shooting a new film by Guy Ritchie called “Fountain of Youth,” People reported.
Millepied made his directional debut with the film called “Carmen” which starred Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera, according to the AP.
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Natalie Portman at the SiriusXM's Town Hall with the cast of "May December" at SiriusXM Studios on January 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM) (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Natalie Portman through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Natalie Portman attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Natalie Portman attends L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala on October 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Natalie Portman attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Natalie Portman attends the "May December" photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Actress Natalie Portman with her husband Benjamin Millepied watch the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on March 26, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Natalie Portman attends AFI FEST 2019 Presented By Audi – "Queen & Slim" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Natalie Portman (L) and Jon Hamm attend the premiere of FOX's "Lucy In The Sky" at Darryl Zanuck Theater at FOX Studios on September 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Natalie Portman attends the red carpet event for the global premiere of Apple's "Pachinko" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Natalie Portman, Charles Melton and Julianne Moore attend the screening of "May December" at The Curzon Bloomsbury on December 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images) (Joe Maher/Joe Maher/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 04: Natalie Portman attends HBO Documentary Films' Series "Angel City" Los Angeles Premiere at Pacific Design Center on May 04, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years ROME, ITALY - JULY 07: Natalie Portman attends the "Thor: Love and Thunder" photocall at Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá Hotel on July 07, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images for Disney) (Franco Origlia/Getty Images for Disney)
Natalie Portman through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Natalie Portman attends the "The Zone Of Interest" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 09: Natalie Portman attends the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' 14th Annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on January 09, 2024 in Hollywood, California (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Natalie Portman walks the pink carpet ahead of a game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at BMO Stadium on March 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) (Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Natalie Portman attends the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: (L-R) Natalie Portman and Reese Witherspoon attend the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Natalie Portman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Natalie Portman attends The 2023 Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Gotham Film)
Natalie Portman through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Natalie Portman attends Netflix's 2024 Golden Globe After Party at Spago on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix) (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)
Natalie Portman through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Natalie Portman attends Marvel Studios "Thor: Love And Thunder" Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)