EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman puffs on a cigarette during night out in New York – amid ‘split’ from ‘cheating’ husband Benjamin Millepied
Natalie Portman was spotted chatting with a friend over a cigarette during a night out in New York City on Wednesday evening.
In photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com, the Black Swan actress appeared in good spirits as she chatted with her friend while walking through the trendy NoHo neighborhood.
Natalie, 42, was often seen without a wedding ring in light of alleged marital problems with husband Benjamin Millepied, but on this occasion her left hand was not visible.
The Garden State actress had her hands tucked into the pockets of her sophisticated black coat as she walked through the fashionable neighborhood.
She looked stunning in her delicate black heels and bright pink trousers that added a pop of color to the sophisticated city look.
Natalie Portman was spotted on a night out in New York City on Wednesday evening chatting with a friend over a cigarette
Despite the reported problems in her marriage, she seemed happy and relaxed as she enjoyed some quality time with her boyfriend.
The beauty looked glamorous with her brunette hair styled in glossy waves with a center parting and a cream leather bag slung over her shoulder.
The outing comes amid claims she is embroiled in marital problems after her husband Benjamin Millepied, 46, allegedly cheated on her.
In June, the couple’s marriage was rocked by a report in a French magazine Voiciwho claimed Millepied, 46, had cheated on his wife of 11 years with a 25-year-old climate activist named Camille Etienne.
In August, We weekly claimed the couple had gone their separate ways following the affair reports.
The outlet claimed that the couple broke up after trying to mend their relationship following claims that Millepied had been unfaithful.
However, a source close to the actress told DailyMail at the time that reports of the divorce are just “rumors” and “speculation” and that no final decision has been made.
“After news of his affair broke, they tried to work on their marriage but are currently on the run,” a source told Us Weekly.
Portman and her boyfriend puffed on cigarettes
The actress looked chic in a black coat paired with bright pink pants and heels
Portman appeared cheerful as she chatted with her friend
However, People reported that an insider claimed that the alleged affair with Étienne was “short-lived” and is now “over.”
She was spotted wearing her wedding ring shortly after the infidelity news broke, but has been seen without it on recent outings.
According to Page sixPortman learned of her husband’s cheating in early March and that the couple had separated last year but had been able to resolve their relationship issues.
After this alleged transgression, they had taken steps to do what they could to save the marriage.
A source previously confirmed to DailyMail.com that the couple were still together after the affair claims emerged.
Natalie, 42, has often been spotted without a wedding ring in light of alleged marital problems with husband Benjamin Millepied, but on this occasion her left hand was not visible
The beauty looked glamorous with her brunette hair styled in glossy waves with a center parting and a cream leather bag slung over her shoulder.
The actress was spotted in the trendy NoHo neighborhood
Portman’s alleged marital problems with Benjamin, pictured in 2015, have been in the news in recent months
“He knows he made a huge mistake and he’s doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together,” a source revealed to People.
‘Natalie is incredibly private and has no intention of publicizing this in the media. Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy.”
Portman, born in Jerusalem, Israel, and Millepied, a native of Bordeaux, France, share two children together: son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, six.
They met in 2009 on the set of her psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he choreographed, resulting in her winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her riveting performance.
The lovebirds got engaged in 2010 and married in 2012 in Big Sur, California.
Millepied again worked on the choreography for Portman’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.