Natalie Portman is coming out on the other side of her divorce with a new outlook on life, according to sources close to the star, after being linked to British heartthrob Paul Mescal.
The Black Swan actress, 42, finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied, 46, in March after 11 years of marriage and two children.
“Natalie is confident again,” a source said. us weekly, He added that Portman seems to have a “lighter step” and “more joy” in her eyes since her single status was restored.
The Beautiful Girls star, who shares son Aelph, 12, and daughter Amalia, seven, with her ex, is now prioritizing her own needs.
“It took him a while to get his smile back after the divorce, but he’s taken a step forward,” the source said.
Natalie Portman is coming out on the other side of her divorce with a new outlook on life and a younger man on her arm.
On May 28, the May December actress was spotted with actor Paul Mescal, 28, outside a bar in London.
On May 28, the May December actress was spotted with actor Paul Mescal, 28, outside a bar in London.
“She’s really achieving her own happiness,” the source told the outlet, emphasizing that despite spending time with Mescal, Portman is not currently dating.
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens actress is “focused on her kids and work for now” and has “started hanging out with friends and living her best life.”
Portman and Millepied’s marriage ended after 11 years when rumors emerged that he had had an affair with climate activist Camille Étienne, 25.
After allegations of his infidelity became public, a source said People Benjamin had a “short-lived” affair with Camille, but the flirtation was “over.”
Natalie and Paul met last year when they interviewed for Variety and seemed to be in great spirits when spotted outside a bar in Islington last week.
During the chat, Paul described Natalie as “brilliant” and admitted: “If my drama school self knew I’d be talking to you, I’d pinch myself many, many times!”
He also praised her performance in May and December, in which she shares a steamy sex scene with her younger co-star, Charles Melton, 33.
The Black Swan actress, 42, finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in March after 11 years of marriage and two children.
Portman and Millepied’s marriage ended after 11 years when rumors emerged that he had had an affair with climate activist Camille Étienne, 25.
After claims of his infidelity became public, a source told People that Benjamin had a “short-lived” affair with Camille, but that the flirtation was “over.”
“She’s really coming into her own happiness,” the source told the outlet, emphasizing that despite spending time with Mescal, Portman is not currently dating.
The closest he came to addressing his divorce in public was in vanity fair this February.
She was asked how she felt about writing about her marriage and she responded, “It’s terrible and I have no desire to contribute to it.”
A friend revealed that the collapse of Natalie’s marriage was “very difficult for her at first, but her friends supported her and helped her get through the worst.”
The source noted: ‘His biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for his children. She and Ben truly love their children and are equally focused on being the best co-parents possible. Nothing is more important.