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Natalie Portman is looking to move on in her personal life after her split from ex-husband Benjamin Millepied. It was reported that Millepied has moved on to a new relationship, but the actress reportedly couldn’t do the same. Her celebrity friends are setting up dates for her with fellow actors, however, Portman allegedly has an irrational fear of dating an actor.
Portman and Millepied called it quits on their 11-year marriage in March 2024. The announcement came after media reports emerged in 2023 about an alleged affair between Millepied and climate activist Camille Étienne. While many believe the affair to be the reason for their divorce, neither Millepied nor Portman have publicly stated any reason. Neither of them confirmed the rumors as well.
Natalie Portman Is Reportedly Looking To Date But Her“Irrational Fears”Are Holding Her Back
Natalie Portmanis reportedly struggling to move on from Benjamin Millepied ever since their separation in March. Portman and Millepied have known each other since 2009 and were married for eleven years. A longtime friend of Portman has spilled details about her post-divorce dating life to Life & Style Magazine.
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According to the source, Portman is looking to move on from the relationship but harbors irrational fears of dating a fellow actor. Her celebrity friends are trying to set her up with actors, but the source shared that Portman doesn’t like to socialize with other stars. The source toldLife & Style Magazine:
The central problem with Natalie as she gets back on the dating scene is that she has a bit of an irrational fear about dating a fellow actor. She barely likes to socialize with other stars and she’s even admitted publicly how difficult it is maintaining those friendships.
The source added that while Portman has celebrity friends whom she could date, she appears to be more comfortable with her folk from back East or people she knew from college years. The source added that Portman is more likely to date“a heart surgeon or an architect than a sitcom star.”
Benjamin Millepied was a dance choreographer who worked on the set of her Oscar-winning film,Black Swan. The source added that Portman was attracted to“high achievers”, but the Millepied situation has made her more careful about getting into such situations again.
It appears that the whole ordeal could potentially waste her years searching for the right relationship. It is entirely possible that she could find her Mr. Right in the film industry itself, who is more understanding of her career and the pressures that come with it. Some celebrities worked out such a relationship, a recent example being Kate Bosworth who moved on from her divorce to filmmaker Michael Polish to marrying actor Justin Long in 2023.
She could also date someone outside of the industry, just like how Jennifer Garner moved onfrom Ben Affleck to date John C. Miller, a businessman and attorney. Portman has to muster up courage, set aside her fears, and just open herself to the dating scene.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Separated After Rumors Of A Cheating Scandal
Natalie Portman was reportedly devastatedwhen news of her husband, Benjamin Millepied, 46, having an alleged affair with French environmentalist Camille Étienne surfaced. French outletVoicifirst broke the story of the alleged affair. A source toldUs Weeklythat Portman felt“humiliated”over her husband’s alleged infidelity. The source shared:
Natalie believes Benjamin’s affair was a brief and stupid liaison that means nothing to him. She was willing to see if she’s capable of rebuilding her trust.
According to the source, Portman tried to save their marriage for the sake of her children so that they wouldn’t“grow up in a broken home.”However, the couple announced their divorce in March 2024.
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According toPeople, Portman and Millepied finalized their divorce in France, where they lived with their two children. The couple shared a son, Aleph, born in 2011, and a daughter, Amalia, born in 2017. Portman’s representative confirmed the news, stating that they decided to part ways after facing some challenging times.
Both Portman and Millepied have enjoyed successful careers. Portman’s recent performance inMay Decemberearned her a Golden Globe nomination. Millepied, on the other hand, is celebrated for his choreography, with his recent work beingDune: Part Two.
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