Natalie Portman is all smiles at football match in Paris… amid reports of husband’s alleged affair
Natalie Portman appeared to be in good spirits while watching a French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Clermont Foot 63 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.
The actress, 41, was seen laughing and cheering in the stands as the action heated up on the pitch, following reports that her husband Benjamin Millepied, 45, was having an affair with a 25-year-old woman.
Portman looked stylish in a checked blazer over a white button-up shirt and blue jeans.
She occasionally snapped photos of the competition, protecting herself from the sun by wearing stylish sunglasses, and her dark brown locks flowing long, straight and sleek, parted in the middle.
Portman’s husband did not appear to be with her as he watched the game in the stadium.
Courageous face: Natalie Portman, 41, was all smiles as she watched the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Clermont Foot 63 on Saturday at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France amidst her husband’s allegations, Benjamin Millepied had an extramarital affair with a 25-year-old woman
Portman and Millepied’s marriage was the subject of an article in the French publication, Voicemailwho alleged that the French dancer and choreographer was having an affair with a 25-year-old woman.
However, People reported that an insider claimed the alleged affair with climate activist Camille Étienne was “short-lived” and is now “over.”
According to Page sixPortman learned of her husband’s cheating in early March and that the couple had split the previous year, but were able to work through their relationship problems.
And now, after this alleged transgression, they are once again taking steps to do what they can to save the marriage.
A source confirmed to DailyMail.com that the couple, who have been married for over 10 years, are in fact still together.
“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 playing this out in the media. Her number one priority is to protect her children and their privacy.’
Portman, who was born in Jerusalem, Israel, and Millepied, who is from Bordeaux, France, have two children together: son Aleph, who turns 12 on June 14, and daughter Amalia, six.
They met in 2009 on the set of her psychological horror film Black Swan, for which he choreographed, which resulted in her winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her compelling performance.
Solo and chic: Portman, who looked classy in a plaid blazer over a white button-down shirt, blue jeans and cool sunglasses, did not appear to be with her husband at the stadium
Fangirl: At times, the Oscar-winning actress snapped shots of the action on the field
Having fun: The resident of Jerusalem, Israel burst into laughter while talking about the game
Promo Mode: The lead actress’s time in France included attending the world premiere of her new romantic drama film May December at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last month
Going further: A source confirmed to DailyMail.com that the couple, who have been married for over 10 years, are in fact still together as several publications report that they are taking steps to save the marriage
Celebration: Everything was looking good when Portman (center) and Millepied (far left) were spotted in Paris on May 29, just four days before he allegedly had an extramarital affair
Family Matters: Portman and Millepied, who have been married since 2012, are the proud parents of two children: son Aleph, who turns 12 on June 14, and daughter Amalia, six; they are pictured in Beverly Hills in March 2022
The lovebirds got engaged in 2010 and married in 2012 in Big Sur, California.
Millepied returned to choreography in 2018 for Portman’s dark musical drama film Vox Lux, in which she played a woman who survives a school shooting, only to become a pop star.
Recently, the lead actress promoted her latest production, the romantic drama May December starring Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, which had its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20.
A number of publications reported that the couple’s marital troubles were an open secret on the set of the Todd Haynes-directed film during its 23-day shoot last November.