Natalie Portman is reportedly not surprised that her ex-husband, Benjamin Millepied, has moved on to a new relationship. A source told Us Weekly that Portman, 43, expected Millepied, 47, to move on quickly after their split. The French dancer was spotted kissing a mystery woman in Paris on October 15, just months after their divorce was finalized in March.
Despite the public sighting, another insider shared that Millepied’s dating life “doesn’t have any bearing” on Portman, who is currently prioritizing family and friendships. Portman has been focusing on co-parenting their two children, 13-year-old Aleph and 7-year-old Amalia. According to sources, the former couple has been “getting into the swing” of co-parenting smoothly.
Portman, who met Millepied on the set of Black Swan, has been open about leaning on her close friends and family during this transition. In June, she shared her gratitude for friends who “lift me up again and again” on Instagram, and insiders report that she’s “her confident self again” with a renewed sense of joy following the split.
Though their relationship ended under challenging circumstances, Portman and Millepied are reportedly committed to being “very civil toward each other for the kids.”
