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Natalie Portman and ex Benjamin Millepied ‘focused on being the best parents’ to their two children as friend says split was ‘initially very hard’ for actress

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Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied are dedicated to raising their children amicably after officially ending their marriage

When Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied officially end their marriage, they vow to be the “best co-parents they can be” to their two children.

A friend of the couple shed light on their divorce Peoplerevealing how they’ve been prioritizing their children during the split, and how the split was “initially very hard” for Portman.

Portman’s divorce from Millepied, 46, was finalized last month in France after she quietly filed to end the union in July, a rep for the couple confirmed to People. The exes share son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, seven.

“Her top priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,” the friend explained of Portman, 42.

‘She and Ben truly love their children and are equally focused on being the best co-parents possible. Nothing is more important.

Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied are dedicated to raising their children amicably after officially ending their marriage

Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied are dedicated to raising their children amicably after officially ending their marriage

The friend also revealed that it was initially “very difficult” for Portman in the first few days of their separation, but her supportive friends “helped her get through the worst.”

The friend explained that the actress is now ‘on the other side’ of a difficult year and ‘stronger’. She has now been “finding joy in her family, her friends, and her work.”

Portman quietly filed to end the union in July and the divorce was finalized in France, a rep for the actress confirmed to People. The family resides in France.

The split came after it was alleged that Millepied had cheated on Portman with a woman 21 years his junior.

French outlet from last year. voice released an explosive report claiming Millepied had an affair with climate activist Camille Étienne, 25.

People magazine reported at the time that the romance with Camille was “short-lived” and that Benjamin was “doing everything he could” to get “Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together.”

Portman lightly addressed her marital problems at the 30th Annual Hollywood Awards vanity fair magazine.

When the May-December actress was asked how she felt about her marriage being written about, she said it was “terrible.” She added: “It’s terrible and I have no desire to contribute to it.”

Portman's 11-year marriage to Millepied has ended after the actress quietly filed for divorce from her husband last year.

Portman's 11-year marriage to Millepied has ended after the actress quietly filed for divorce from her husband last year.

Portman’s 11-year marriage to Millepied has ended after the actress quietly filed for divorce from her husband last year.

A friend of the couple has shared with People how the exes remain dedicated to prioritizing their children while they officially separate.

A friend of the couple has shared with People how the exes remain dedicated to prioritizing their children while they officially separate.

A friend of the couple has shared with People how the exes remain dedicated to prioritizing their children while they officially separate.

Portman and Millepied married in 2012 and share two children: Aleph, 12, and Amalia, seven. The family lives in France.

Portman and Millepied married in 2012 and share two children: Aleph, 12, and Amalia, seven. The family lives in France.

Portman and Millepied married in 2012 and share two children: Aleph, 12, and Amalia, seven. The family lives in France.

in january WSJ In the interview, she seemed to quietly confirm their split while talking about living in Paris with her two children, but she didn’t mention Millepied, which was the biggest hint yet that they are no longer living together.

Last month, the duo reunited when they were photographed with their two children on a lunchtime outing in Los Angeles.

The Academy Award-winning actress didn’t appear to be wearing her wedding ring.

The Star Wars alum has been spotted without her wedding ring on multiple occasions since the cheating allegations first became public, including during her solo appearance on the Golden Globes red carpet in January.

Portman and Millepied met in 2009 on the set of their psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he was the choreographer; in the photo 2022

Portman and Millepied met in 2009 on the set of their psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he was the choreographer; in the photo 2022

Portman and Millepied met in 2009 on the set of their psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he was the choreographer; in the photo 2022

Over the weekend, Portman announced her book club pick for March: Nora Ephron's autobiographical novel 'Heartburn,' based on her marriage and divorce from her second husband, Carl Bernstein, following their affair.

Over the weekend, Portman announced her book club pick for March: Nora Ephron's autobiographical novel 'Heartburn,' based on her marriage and divorce from her second husband, Carl Bernstein, following their affair.

Over the weekend, Portman announced her book club pick for March: Nora Ephron’s autobiographical novel ‘Heartburn,’ based on her marriage and divorce from her second husband, Carl Bernstein, following their affair.

The divorce news comes after Portman revealed her latest book club selection: a Novel about the impact of an unfaithful husband.

Over the weekend, Portman announced her book club pick for March: Nora Ephron’s autobiographical novel ‘Heartburn,’ based on her marriage and divorce from her second husband, Carl Bernstein, following their affair.

‘I’m excited to finally read Nora Ephron’s Heartburn, her classic transformation of grief into humorous art. We look forward to hearing what everyone thinks! #MarchBookPick @natsbookclub,” Natalie wrote in the caption of her post.

Portman and Millepied met in 2009 on the set of their psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he was the choreographer.

The now-exes got engaged in 2010 and married in 2012 in Big Sur, California.

Benjamin also worked on choreography for Natalie’s dark musical drama film Vox Lux in 2018, in which she played a woman who survives a school shooting, only to become a pop star.

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