Natalie Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied are said to have separated as reports emerged that an affair on the latter's part may have led to their current relationship status.

The Daily Mail reported that the couple tried to mend their relationship after rumors of Millepied's affair surfaced. However, their efforts did not materialize, and they are now allegedly parting ways with each other.

Contrasting reports on couple's status

Representatives for the couple have yet to comment, according to recent reports. Interestingly, an informant close to Portman has described the separation stories as merely "rumors" and "speculation."

According to the informant, no concrete decision has been taken. However, an insider told Us Weekly:

When news of his affair came out, they've been trying to work on their marriage but are currently on the outs.

Details about the alleged affair

Millepied, 46, and Portman, 42, have been together for 11 years. The alleged affair is said to involve a 25-year-old woman.

A French magazine, Voici, brought attention to the supposed infidelity in June, identifying the woman as climate activist Camille Étienne.

However, an inside source claimed to People that the relationship with Étienne was "short-lived" and is presently "over".

Public appearances amid allegations

Portman, soon after the affair news surfaced, was observed wearing her wedding ring. But her recent appearances tell a different story, as the ring is now missing.

A report from Page Six states that the actress discovered her husband's unfaithfulness in March. It also mentions they separated last year but reconciled after working on their issues.

They have been putting in efforts to salvage their marriage following the alleged indiscretion. As one source confirmed to DailyMail, they remained together even after the affair rumors emerged. A confidant revealed to People:

He knows he made an enormous mistake, and he is doing all he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together.

Portman's priority: Family's privacy

Natalie, renowned for her privacy, does not wish to make this a media spectacle.

Her main concern is to shield her children and respect their privacy.

Portman, originally from Jerusalem, Israel, and Millepied, hailing from Bordeaux, France, have two children: their son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, 6.

Looking back at their journey

Their love story began in 2009 on the set of Black Swan. Portman's portrayal in the film won her an Oscar for Best Actress, while Millepied's choreography was also notable.

The pair became engaged in 2010 and celebrated their wedding in 2012 at Big Sur, California.

In 2018, they collaborated again for Vox Lux, in which Millepied handled the choreography and Portman played a pivotal role.

Recently, Portman has been actively promoting her new movie, May December, which premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

On the sets of this film, directed by Todd Haynes, there were whispers regarding the couple's marital difficulties.

Conclusion

• Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are rumored to have separated.
• Millepied's alleged affair with a younger woman might be the reason.
• Some sources refute these separation claims.
• Portman aims to keep this issue private for the sake of their children.
• The couple's relationship started back in 2009 and they have two children together.
• Portman has recently been promoting her latest film, "May December".