LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied, who have been married for 11 years, are reportedly embarking on separate journeys. This follows reports of Millepied's purported involvement in a romantic affair with a younger woman. In the aftermath of these accusations, the couple is said to have chosen to part ways, even after making efforts to repair their relationship.

However, insiders close to the situation have provided mixed signals. A source with connections to Portman has conveyed that the separation reports should be treated as "rumors" and "speculation." They emphasized that no definitive decision has been reached regarding the couple's future. "After news of his affair came out, they've been trying to work on their marriage but are currently on the outs," a source told Us Weekly.

Have Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied separated?

Millepied, 46, who has been in a marriage with Portman, aged 42, for over a decade, is rumored to have been involved in a romantic entanglement with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Etienne. However, sources informed People that the alleged affair with Etienne was "short-lived" and is now "over." After news of the infidelity broke, Portman was initially seen wearing her wedding ring. However, recent appearances have shown her without the ring, sparking further discussions about the state of her marriage.

Portman learned about her husband's infidelity in early March. It was also reported that the couple had faced separation last year but managed to navigate through their challenges with the intent of preserving their marriage. Previously insiders had affirmed that the couple remained together even amid the affair claims. A source claimed that Millepied "knows he made an enormous mistake and he is doing all he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together. Natalie is incredibly private and has no intention of playing this out in the media. Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy."

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied's journey amidst personal challenges

Portman and Millepied share a family with two children: Aleph, aged 12, and Amalia, aged six. The couple's journey started in 2009 when they met during the production of the psychological horror film 'Black Swan' where Millepied contributed his choreography skills. Their romantic connection led to an engagement in 2010 and marriage in 2012. Their partnership extended to the professional realm as well, with Millepied participating in choreography for Portman's film 'Vox Lux' in 2018. Despite the turbulence in their personal lives, Portman has been actively promoting her latest cinematic endeavor, the romantic drama 'May December'.