Latest news with #BenjaminMillepied
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natalie Portman 'lost' an iconic prop she took from the Star Wars set
Natalie Portman has "lost" one of Anakin Skywalker's braids from 'Star Wars'. The 43-year-old actress - who rose to fame as Padme Amidala in the space saga's prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005 - has revealed she took a piece of hair belonging to co-star Hayden Christensen when filming wrapped on 'Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' as a souvenir two decades ago, but she has no idea where it is anymore. During an interview on Tuesday (20.05.25) with UK TV show 'This Morning' on ITV, she said: "I took one of the Anakin braids at the end of shooting... "They were all clip-on things, and there were many of them obviously, because they had to do it every day. "So, I took one them - but I don;t have it anymore. I lost it... I shiuldn't even have admitted that!" Natalie also confirmed she would gladly return to the 'Star Wars' - which is still expanding on Disney+ and the big screen - although there have been no talks yet. She added: "Sure! No one's asked me, so I don't wanna start any rumours! I'm open to all of it, yeah!" Natalie - who has son Aleph, 13, and daughter Amalia, eight, with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied - admitted her children are the "main" inspiration behind any projects she takes on at this stage of her career. She said: "Oh, one hundred percent! It's a main, main driver of my decisions." That's true of her latest movie 'Fountain of Youth', and she's excited for her kids to be able to watch one of her films - even if they're not always "interested" in seeing her on screen. She quipped: "They're not actually that interested in seeing stuff that I've made. I think it's a little weird for them to have mom be someone else too. "And also, I haven't had that many experiences because not many of the films I've been in have been appropriate!"
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Natalie Portman flashes her abs in a bikini next to a mystery man as she takes a dip in the south of France
Natalie Portman was letting her hair down as she modeled a skimpy black bikini in the south of France on Sunday. Portman showed off her incredible physique as she had abs and sculpted arms with strong legs as she walked barefoot around the coast. The Star Wars veteran was with a mystery man at hotel Eden Roc during the Cannes Film Festival. Natalie recently premiered Arco - the Ugo Bienvenu-directed animation movie - at the Cannes Film Festival. The 43-year-old Lady In The Lake actress, who had a brief relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal in 2006, was earlier this year dating French musician Tanguy Destable. That relationship marked Portman's first romance since her split with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied. The actress and the choreographer started dating after they met on the set of Black Swan in 2009 and announced they were engaged the following year. The former couple tied the knot in 2012 and welcomed two children together: Aleph and Amalia. They finalized their divorce in February 2024 after media reports of an extramarital affair by Millepied in 2023. Her ex has moved on. Portman is reportedly not 'surprised' her ex-husband Millepied started a new romance 'pretty quickly' after their divorce. The Black Swan actress met her choreographer ex-husband, 47, on the set of the ballet drama in 2009 before they tied the knot in 2012. A source shared how she is feeling after he was snapped kissing a mystery woman. The insider told Us Weekly: 'Natalie isn't surprised that Benjamin has moved on because of how their relationship ended. She thought he'd move on pretty quickly. '(Natalie) hopes Benjamin is happy.' Another insider told the publication: 'Benjamin's dating life doesn't really have any bearing on Natalie. 'She's super happy in her life right now and has been prioritizing family and friends.' And yet another source told Page Six: 'Natalie doesn't really care who Benjamin is dating. She moved on a long time ago.' As she turned 43 in June 2024, Natalie thanked friends for lifting her spirits 'again and again'. Portman had on no jewelry for her dip in the Mediterranean. Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels Behind her was a kayak and paddle board She said in a message on her Instagram: 'This year, on my birthday, I want to celebrate my gratitude for my friends who lift me up again and again.' Natalie accompanied the message with a carousel of photos showing her on adventures with friends and relatives over the years. Her A-list pals flooded the comments section of the post to send birthday greetings, with 'Black-ish' actress Tracee Ellis Ross writing: '@natalieportman happy birthday gorgeous lady.' Comic Mindy Kaling added: 'Happy birthday, beautiful! ', while actress Reese Witherspoon said: 'Happy Birthday, you incredible diamond of a human! I love you.' And actress Isla Fisher – who said she and her ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen had secretly filed for divorce in 2023 – added: 'Ports I love you. Happy Birthday I'm so grateful you were born.' She filed for a split from her ex in July 2023 amid reports from Page Six he had allegedly cheated on her with a then-25-year-old woman named Camille Étienne. Natalie and Benjamin initially separated in 2022 but worked through their marital issues before their marriage collapsed. The former couple have two children: son Aleph, 13, and seven-year-old daughter Amalia. Last month Portman said she is drawn to roles depending on what's happening in her personal life. The actress revealed her divorce impacted her work during a conversation with Jenna Ortega, 22, following their collaboration in upcoming film The Gallerist. Speaking to Jenna for Interview magazine, she said: 'You want to find that joy and lightness and humor in your work when things are harder at home.' The two actors also discussed their experiences growing up in the spotlight and how their careers have evolved over time. Natalie added about how her life circumstances often influence her approach to acting roles. She said: 'There are things that come at certain times of your life. 'There's moments in your life where it's really meaningful to have a work experience that just envelopes you in happiness, and this was one of those.' Natalie continued: 'It doesn't always work out, but I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life.' When asked whether she prioritizes character or script when selecting new roles, Natalie replied: 'I learned from actresses that came before me who said, 'It's important to go for joy.' Natalie laughed as she dove off the board. Her feet went up and her arms went up Though she did not mention Benjamin by name or directly reference the divorce during the interview, Natalie said: 'I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with,' when asked about how motherhood had impacted her career. Natalie is set to star in the upcoming film Fountain of Youth opposite John Krasinski. The Apple TV+ feature follows two estranged siblings reuniting in search of the mythical source of eternal life and will be released on May 23. Meanwhile, The Gallerist does not yet have a confirmed release date. When asked what excites her most at this stage in life, Natalie said: 'My kids are always a source of excitement, because you just see them develop into the individuals they are. 'And also, I've been spending a lot of time with my friends, with their kids and my kids; that's pretty fun.' She also said her films are 'usually not appropriate' for her children. The Oscar-winning actress loves that her children will actually get to watch The Fountain Of Youth The star told Extra: 'They have not seen it yet and I can't wait to show it to them because A, I like never get to show my kids my movies because they're usually not appropriate, and then B, it's so fun. 'I think they're gonna have the best time watching it.' Natalie also relished the experience of working alongside John, describing him as a 'great actor'. The celebrity duo have actually known each other since they were children, and Natalie loved being reunited with her showbiz pal. She said: 'I get John Krasinski as my brother, who's, like, the greatest and so funny and such a great actor. 'I think it's so fun to have a brother-sister relationship at the centre of the film. I think it's quite unusual in this kind of adventure and makes sense for 'Fountain of Youth' to be with someone that has known you since you're a child.' The actress feels excited to have so many different projects being released at the same time. The Hollywood star said: 'It's been incredible to have so many things I care about kind of emerge in the world at the same time. 'To have Arco, a film we produced, which is animated, first feature by Ugo Bienvenu, and we're so, so proud of it, and it debuted to such love and appreciation, so it was an incredible moment.' Meanwhile, Natalie previously admitted that she's making a conscious effort to 'impress' her children with her career choices. The actress - who previously starred as Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - told Variety in 2022: 'I feel like it's the phase of my career where I'm really trying to just impress my kids.'
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Real reason Natalie Portman quit US to live in France
Natalie Portman has shed light on her decision to leave the US and move to France, where she is raising her family. The Oscar winner ditched Los Angeles and moved to Paris when her then-husband Benjamin Millepied accepted a job as the director of the Paris Opera Ballet. The 'Black Swan' actress shares two children, Aleph, 13, and Amalia, 8, with Millepied. Speaking with Marie Claire, Portman said Paris was 'one of the most exciting places to be in the world,' while praising the city's impressive art scene. 'It's really central in terms of the arts. It feels like things are happening in L.A., you know?' she said. 'New York is more where art is bought than where art is made. 'When Ben asked me if I wanted to go to Paris, I freaked. Everyone dreams of living in Paris.' The couple ended up calling it quits after Millepied had an alleged affair with a 25-year-old climate activist named Camille Étienne. The New York native stayed in Europe following the break-up with Millepied, revealing the Parisians understand her boundaries. 'They're very good at privacy here,' she told Net-a-Porter. 'I feel like the biggest compliment is 'elle est très discrète' ['she is very discreet'].' The Hollywood starlet said she also enjoys soaking up all the culture the European city has to offer. 'Even when it's cold and grey, there's always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town; something fascinating and stimulating happening … and the frequent vacations are so clutch!' she said. The 43-year-old pushed back on a stereotype that Parisians are 'rude', pointing out the 'weird' social differences between the US and France. 'I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude,' she said. 'Now, when I go back to the US, I'm like, oh, I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird.' 'I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same, and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes. It's not true: it's extremely specific here.' However, Portman has not cut all ties with the US. The 'Star Wars' actress retained residence in Los Feliz, Los Angeles she purchased in 2009 for $US3.3 million. Eight years later, Portman purchased a second California property in Montecito, which she picked up for $US6.5 million in June 2017. However, she quietly offloaded the home in an off-market deal in 2021 for $US8 million after relocating to France. According to Realtor, the sale netted the 'V for Vendetta' star a tidy profit, with $US1.5 million more than she bought it for. Portman's career has continued since she moved to Europe. The actress racked up numerous credits since she relocated in 2014, including roles in Marvel's blockbuster 'Avengers' series. She'll make her next appearance in the Guy Ritchie-directed heist movie, 'Fountain of Youth,' in which she stars alongside John Krasinski.
Fox News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Natalie Portman enjoys the privacy Paris offers after leaving Los Angeles
Natalie Portman is fini with Los Angeles as she enjoys her under-the-radar life in Paris with her two children. "They're very good at privacy here," Portman, who just went through a public divorce with French choreographer Benjamin Millepied, told Net-a-Porter this week. "I feel like the biggest compliment is 'elle est très discrète' ['she is very discreet']." The "Black Swan" star recently moved back to Paris before her divorce, and decided to stay to raise their two children, Aleph, 13, and Amalia, 8, there. "All the kids that come to my house are, like, 'bonjour Madame' – and give me the bise [cheek-to-cheek kiss]," she said. "And before they leave, they are, like, 'thank you for having me' – and if I'm not nearby, they'll come and find me to say it." The couple previously moved to Paris in 2014 after Millepied was hired as the director for the Paris Opera Ballet, but came back to Los Angeles in 2016. At the time, she told Jimmy Kimmel after moving back to the States that everyone seemed really friendly in L.A. as opposed to France, where people are a bit "cool." She explained to the comedian that there are a lot of "codes of behavior" compared to L.A., where it's "looser." Portman told Net-a-Porter, "I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same – and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes. It's not true: it's extremely specific here; and the culture is very different in both deep and surface ways." She added, "I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude. Now, when I go back to the U.S., I'm like, 'Oh,' I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird." The New York native said she also enjoys soaking up all the culture the City of Light has to offer. "Even when it's cold and gray, there's always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town; something fascinating and stimulating happening… and the frequent vacations are so clutch!" she said.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natalie Portman makes 'weird' realisation about the US after moving to Paris
Natalie Portman finds living in Paris "very different" from living in the US. The 43-year-old actress relocated to the French capital in 2014 and now finds it "weird" whenever she returns to the United Staes only to find that strangers don't greet each other like they do in Paris. She told Net-a-Porter: "I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly – you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude. Now, when I go back to the U.S., I'm like, 'Oh,' I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird. "I think we have an assumption that Western cultures are all the same, and kind of evened out by all this pop culture that everyone consumes. It's not true: it's extremely specific here, and the culture is very different in both deep and surface ways.' The 'Black Swan' star - who has son Aleph, 13, and eight-year-old Amalia with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied - enjoys the level of "privacy" that she has found living in Paris, and appreciates the way that French parents seem to have instilled manners into their children. She said: "They're very good at privacy here, 'I feel like the biggest compliment is 'elle est très discrète' ('she is very discreet'). All the kids that come to my house are, like, 'Bonjour Madame,' and give me the bise (cheek-to-cheek kiss). "And before they leave, they are, like, 'Thank you for having me,' and if I'm not nearby, they'll come and find me to say it. In terms of things to do, Natalie - who grew up in Long Island, New York - says that there is "always some incredible" event going on and do despite the sometimes "cold and grey" weather. She said: "There's always some incredible exhibit or concert or dinner party or writers in town — something fascinating and stimulating happening. And the frequent vacations are so clutch!"
