Natalie Portman looks elegant in a cream pantsuit – but not wearing her wedding ring – as she speaks at the United Nations summit in New York amid ‘marriage problems’
Natalie Portman took the stage and took part in a discussion at the United Nations Sustainable Development SDG Summit 2023 on Monday.
At the event in New York City, the 42-year-old Black Swan actress spoke about accelerating gender equality and shared her thoughtful insights on the topic.
She proved that her beauty is matched by her intelligence as she discussed the topic: From Equality to Equality: Empowering Women and Girls Everywhere.
Amid claims she is currently on the rocks with husband Benjamin Millepied over cheating allegations, she dressed to the nines and parted with her wedding ring.
She looked elegant in a cream pantsuit with a contrasting black double-breasted collar and stripes down the side of her pants.
Taking the stage: Natalie Portman took to the stage and took part in a discussion at the United Nations Sustainable Development SDG Summit 2023 on Monday – with the star showing off a ring-free wedding finger amid alleged marital woes
Tough times: It is alleged that choreographer Benjamin Millepied cheated on the actress with a younger woman (pictured in 2022)
Hard at work: Amid claims she is currently on the rocks with husband Benjamin Millepied over cheating allegations, she dressed to the nines and suggested greater economic and social empowerment to facilitate the push for equality
For the special occasion, she paired the sharp ensemble with beige and black pointed-toe stilettos.
She left her brunette locks in a natural style and opted for a minimal makeup look to highlight her stunning facial features.
She refused any accessories and was noticeably seen without her wedding ring.
Last month, reports emerged that Portman and the French choreographer were struggling with marital problems.
There was speculation that the couple was heading for divorce after he reportedly had an affair with climate change activist Camille Étienne.
Portman and Millepied have been married for 11 years and share two children together: son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, six.
Taking her mind off her personal issues, she spoke at the event about “investing in girls’ and girls’ education,” as well as “girls and women’s safety.”
“We have a deep-seated bias against women and girls that we really need to combat,” she told Melissa Fleming, the UN under-secretary-general for global communications.
Sharp dresser: For the special occasion, she paired the sharp ensemble with beige and black pointed-toe stilettos
Staying focused: She left her brunette locks in a natural style and opted for a minimal makeup look to highlight her stunning facial features. She refused any accessories and was noticeably seen without her wedding ring
Serious Topics: Taking her mind off her personal issues, she spoke at the event about ‘investing in girls’ and girls’ education’ and about ‘girls’ and women’s safety’
Important discussion: ‘We have a deep-seated bias against women and girls that we really need to combat,’ she told Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
Diving into the issue: The pair also spoke about the ‘threat and danger’ of social media to women’s health and safety
After the summit: After their insightful conversation, the pair posed for a photo together on stage
Stepping out in the rain: She was then seen walking out into the rain with an umbrella over her head after the first day of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City
The pair also spoke about the “threat and danger” of social media to women’s health and safety.
She also opened up about owning Angel City FC and shared how she was inspired when she saw her son respectfully admiring female footballers in the same way he looked at their male counterparts.
According to the official summary of the United Nations During the meeting, the general conversation focused on how ‘the world is still not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030’.
The topic in question explained: ‘While providing the foundation for peaceful and prosperous societies, issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic have caused all progress made to be paused or reversed.’