Natalie Portman hints at split with Benjamin Millepied as she is unable to ‘get past his cheating’ affair
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Natalie Portman has reportedly decided to end her 11-year marriage to Benjamin Millepied after he allegedly cheated on her with a young climate activist.
The Oscar-winning actress, 42, recently confirmed that she lives in Paris with their two children, while the choreographer, 46, works in the US.
How did Natalie Portman reveal her split from Benjamin Millepied?
The 'Black Swan' star hinted at her separation from Millepied this week when she failed to mention him in an interview with WSJ Magazine.
She also attended the Golden Globes alone and was seen without her wedding ring on several occasions.
A source told Daily Mail that Portman has been trying to "process and heal" from the cheating scandal and is working out the best way to navigate a divorce for their children Aleph, 12, and Amalia, six.
"Natalie and Benjamin tried to make it work but she simply could not get past his cheating on her," the insider said.
"Divorce is in the works, but nothing has been filed as of yet "They are split, however, and she is living in Paris while Benjamin continues to work in the US," the source further told the publication.
Natalie Portman has been private about her husband's cheating scandal
The source further revealed to the publication that people in her close circle are aware of how strong and dedicated women she is.
"Those around her know how strong of a woman she is and how dedicated to her causes she is, including women's empowerment," the source revealed.
The source said that she should not be with a person who has cheated on her.
"No woman should have to put up with a cheating spouse. She has been private about it because that is who she is," the source added.
As they prepare for divorce, the source added, "They both have so much love for" the children and "are great parents."
The cheating allegations that rocked Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied’s marriage
Portman and Millepied’s marriage was thrown into turmoil last year when French outlet Voici claimed that he had an affair with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Etienne.
People reported that the romance was "short-lived" and that Millepied was "doing all he could" to win back Portman’s trust.
"He knows he made an enormous mistake and he is doing all he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together," a source told the publication at the time.
"Natalie is incredibly private and has no intention of playing this out in the media. Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy," the source stated.
However, another insider told Us Weekly in August that the couple were "on the outs" after failing to repair their relationship.
They said that Portman "still doesn’t know" if she wants to get a divorce and that she feels "powerless" because of Millepied’s infidelity.
