Natalie Portman finally opened up about her split from Benjamin Millepied, months after their divorce was finalised. Here are the key moments.
Natalie Portman, the celebrated Black Swan star, broke her silence about her divorce from Benjamin Millepied during her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Sharing a surprising yet heartwarming moment, she recounted meeting Rihanna amid her divorce. “I think every woman going through a divorce should get to have Rihanna say to her that she’s a bad b—h,” Natalie said, describing the moment as exactly what she needed.
Jimmy then played a clip of this encounter where Rihanna called Natalie “one of the hottest b—hes in Hollywood forever” and noted she doesn’t usually get excited about meeting people, but Natalie was an exception. Jokingly brushing away a tear, Natalie called it a formative moment in her life. This was her first public acknowledgment of her divorce.
Natalie and Benjamin quietly finalised their divorce in March, ending over a decade of marriage. They have two children together, son Aleph and daughter Amalia. Allegations of Benjamin’s infidelity surfaced over a year ago, which Natalie addressed only once in a Vanity Fair interview, calling the rumours terrible.
Despite keeping mostly quiet about the divorce, Natalie shared a glimpse into her support system during her birthday in June. She posted on Instagram, celebrating her friends who consistently lift her up. Natalie highlighted the normalcy of her life in L.A., stating she has many friends outside the entertainment industry and they enjoy simple gatherings at home.
Natalie and Benjamin’s relationship had many public moments, from meeting during the filming of Black Swan, to their engagement and the birth of their two children. Their romance seemed like a fairy tale, and they often appeared together at various events. However, like many Hollywood relationships, it ultimately came to an end.
And with that, Natalie Portman opens a new chapter, focusing on cherished friendships and new experiences.
