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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied's Relationship Timeline

16 April 2025 at 09:44

Natalie Portman and her ex-husband, Benjamin Millepied, met on the set of her film Black Swan in 2009.

“I think I was in, like, dreamland. So, it was pretty … it seemed pretty fun the whole time,” Portman said of getting to know Millepied during a June 2018 interview on Sirius XM’s Town Hall.

Portman thanked Millepied while accepting the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan in 2011. At the time, she and Millepied were engaged and expecting their first child together. The couple welcomed their son, Aleph, in June 2011, and went on to tie the knot in August 2012. Their daughter, Amalia, was born in 2017.

The two worked together again on the 2018 film Vox Lux, in which Portman starred as fictional pop star Celeste Montgomery. Millepied choreographed her dance scenes.

Five years later, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair had separated after 11 years of marriage. Their split news came shortly after rumors spread that Millepied had been unfaithful. Their divorce was finalized in March 2024.

Scroll through for a look back at Portman and Millepied’s love story over the years:

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The couple met on the set of Portman’s film Black Swan, for which Millepied was a choreographer. “It was, like, I really got to know him and then that is when it seemed, ‘Oh, right, this is the person,’” she shared during a June 2018 interview on Sirius XM's Town Hall.
They began dating soon after.

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The duo announced they were engaged and expecting their first child together. “The pregnancy was a bit of a shock,” an insider close to Portman told Us in January 2011. “He proposed after they found out. They are happy, and all is right.”

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Portman and Millepied welcomed their first child together, son Aleph, in June. “I love being a mum, but it’s much more intensive work than being an actress – going to work feels like you’ve got a day off,” the No Strings Attached actress told Elle UK in September 2013.

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The lovebirds tied the knot in a private residence near Big Sur, California.

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Millepied sang his wife’s praises when asked about her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 2016 biopic Jackie in an interview with Variety. "I saw the movie, and I think she’s exceptional in it. I thought [the film] is exceptional, and rich and detailed. I’m really happy for her,” he told the outlet.

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The couple expanded their family, welcoming their daughter, Amalia. Portman told The New York Times in 2016 that being a mother made her “much calmer under stress, because there's that weird parent thing you develop, that when things get really bad, your voice gets calm and your blood pressure slows, and you can make everything okay again.”

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Portman collaborated with her husband once again on the film Vox Lux. The Annihilation actress played pop star Celeste Montgomery and Millepied choreographed the dance scenes.
“My husband choreographed the performance that she has at the end … it was so fun,” she told Extra. “It was kind of like living out my childhood dreams of, like, being a pop star and having a microphone and then, you know, getting to work with my husband which is always so fun."

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Nearly 10 years after they said, “I do,” the couple gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes during their photo opportunities at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty.

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"Ten years today @benjaminmillepied, and it keeps getting better…" the actress gushed via Instagram while celebrating the pair's decade of love. Famous friends — from Kerry Washington to Alexis Ohanian — wished the couple the best on their big day in the comments.

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The couple was spotted looking cozy at a Moet & Chandon event in Paris.

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When it comes to his and Portman's work lives, Millepied exclusively told Us that they view themselves as "two artists with different ambitions and interests," adding, "But of course we share what’s going on, and I’m sending her a new script that I finished."

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The Brothers actress felt “humiliated” by allegations that Millepied cheated on her with a younger woman, a source exclusively told Us.
“Natalie believes Benjamin’s affair was a brief and stupid liaison that means nothing to him,” the insider stated, adding that Portman is "willing to see if she's capable of rebuilding her trust" in her husband to make sure their children don't "grow up in a broken home."
However, a second source said it's unclear whether the two will be able to mend their relationship following the accusations. Noting that Millepied “regrets” his actions, the source told Us: “Right now, they are talking and working on it together for the sake of their children."

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Us confirmed that Portman and Millepied separated after 11 years of marriage following his alleged affair. “After news of his affair came out, they’ve been trying to work on their marriage but are currently on the outs,” an insider exclusively told Us of the duo.
Another source later told Us that Portman had “no doubt he regrets what he did, but that “things just haven’t been the same” since the affair drama. “It was a really humiliating scenario for Natalie,” they explained.
A separate source added that the exes “tried to work things out” to no avail. “The damage was done. She couldn’t forgive him and is taking a break for now,” the insider told Us.

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A source exclusively told Us that Portman and Millepied were “being very civil toward each other for the kids,” adding, “Benjamin would’ve love[d] to have Natalie back, but she’s not interested.”
Their divorce was finalized that same month.

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Portman subtly addressed Millepied while opening up about their children in a profile for Interview magazine. When asked by Jenna Ortega whether having kids helped her find “balance” in life, she stated, “Having kids, that wasn’t really my motivation. I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with. But it’s really important to have people in your life who keep you on the ground.”

18 Rich Mom Spring Dresses Fit for a European Getaway — Starting at $17

16 April 2025 at 09:30

If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping an Aperol Spritz while sunbathing on the Amalfi coast, these 18 spring dresses are your passport to living the dream. From breezy linen styles to mood-boosting prints, they channel rich mom urgency that seems to scream “I summer in Saint-Tropez!” Even better? No need to buy a plane ticket to get the look — you can shop some stunning designs on Amazon, starting at just $17.

Whether you’re planning a true spring vacation or just want to dress like you are, these styles are seriously elevated but easily wearable. Take your pick from colorful options with Euro flair to linen alternatives that feel very old money chic. Plus, you won’t have to worry about footwear — these designs look great with everything from platform sandals to white sneakers. Get ready to romanticize your life like you’re living abroad.

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18 Rich Mom Spring Dresses to Channel European Getaway Style 

1. Our Absolute Favorite: This European-style dress immediately transports Us to the streets of Italy with its unique colorful print.

2. Easy and Breezy: With its breezy, loose silhouette, this tiered maxi is one of the most minimal yet chic options on our list.

3. Shopper Favorite: An Amazon bestseller, Zesica’s eyelet detail dress gives European boutique vibes.

4. Luxe Linen: No one will believe this luxe-looking drop-waist linen dress is under $100.

5. Must-Have Maxi: Channel elegant European style with a bestselling wrap maxi dress that includes an ornate print.

6. Amazon’s Choice: Look like you’re vacationing in St. Tropez by slipping on AlvaQ’s colorful maxi dress, which has cute and colorful tie straps.

7. Designer-Looking: Thanks to its elevated design, this belted, collared mini dress looks like it came from a designer boutique.

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8. Passport-Ready: The ultimate flirty pick to pack for a getaway, this wavy hem dress has been bought over 600 times in the last month,

9. Expensive-Looking: Look and feel expensive in a colorful belted mini dress that’ll pair well with woven heels and a mini handbag.

10. Old Money Chic: If quiet luxury is more your style, you’ll want to pick up this two-tone maxi dress that’s also made of a comfortable knit fabric.

11. Euro Summer: Nothing says European summer like a funky graphic maxi that could pass as an expensive designer option.

12. Pretty Puff Sleeves: The ultimate rich mom spring dress, this puff sleeve maxi comes in several Euro-inspired prints like palm trees and florals.

13. Darling Details: Lai Meng’s lace detail midi dress looks way more expensive than it is — especially when you pair it with a wide-brim hat and strappy heels.

14. Lemon Love: Perfect for frolicking through the streets of the Mediterranean, this lemon-printed maxi dress has a flattering cinched waist.

15. Dolce Vita Dressing: Dress like you’re having a Dolce Vita summer in a floral A-line pick from Walmart —  just $27.

16. Boho Babe: The perfect combination of European energy and boho style, Miduo’s breezy maxi dress is available in several bold prints.

17. Mediterranean Holiday: This unique maxi dress pairs perfectly with gladiator sandals, making it ideal for a sun-filled vacation.

18. Zimmerman Style: Go full rich mom in a paisley printed mini dress that looks just like Zimmerman, a top resort-wear brand.

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Serena Williams Addresses Stephen A. Smith Saying He'd Divorce Her Over Dance

16 April 2025 at 09:15

Serena Williams denied that her now-infamous “crip walk” at the 2025 Super Bowl was a direct shot at her ex-boyfriend Drake.

“Absolutely not,” Williams, 43, told TIME in a profile published on Wednesday, April 16. “I would never do that. And that was sad, that anyone would ever think that.”

She added, “I respect how they could. Obviously, I can see how someone would think that. But, absolutely not. I have never had negative feelings towards him. We’ve known him for so many years.”

Williams made a blink-and-you-missed-it cameo during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance of “Not Like Us,”  a Grammy-winning song heavily rumored to be about Lamar’s feud with 38-year-old Drake. The tennis champ replicated the celebratory dance she did after winning the “Golden Slam” title in 2012 on the NFL stage.

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“I don’t know if I regret it or not,” Williams, who reportedly dated Drake in 2015, added to TIME. “I don’t know the answer to that.”

The cameo soon sparked widespread backlash and criticism. ESPN host Stephen A. Smith even claimed that, if he were married to Williams, he would have divorced her solely over the Super Bowl appearance.

“I thought it was hilarious,” Williams said. “He’s allowed to have his personal opinion. But did you see my husband’s remark? It was so eloquent.”

Williams is married to Alexis Ohanian, with whom she shares two daughters. In February, he responded to Smith, 57, via X, writing, “This is bigger than the music.” Williams concurs with Ohanian’s stance.

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“And I’m like, dude, like, we literally are investing in the world, both of us,” she said. “We’re investing in women and in sports. This is literally the last thing on our minds. Come on.”

According to Williams, she and Ohanian, 41, were more concerned with meeting pop star Taylor Swift at the big game. (Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who ultimately lost the Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles.)

“I’m such a mom. I was ready to go in here myself and be like, ‘Taylor, come get this girl.’ It’s hard when your team is losing,” Williams recalled to TIME, noting she wanted to secure an autograph for daughter Olympia. “I totally get it. My husband and I, we’re so in a different space. We’re so connected, we’re so in love [and] we’re just, like, trying to get our daughter Taylor Swift autographs. And nothing else.”

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Sydney Sweeney Wears Wedding Dress on ‘Euphoria’ Set Amid Her IRL Breakup

16 April 2025 at 09:15

Sydney Sweeney had yet another bridal moment amid her split from Jonathan Davino.

Sweeney, 27, was seen wearing a wedding gown while filming season 3 of HBO’s Euphoria, per fan footage shared via X on Tuesday, April 15. In the brief clip, the actress, who plays Cassie Howard in the series, looked stunning in a white A-line gown featuring a strapless neckline that hugged her curves, a thigh-high slit and a billowing skirt complete with an extra-long train.

The actress, who Us Weekly exclusively revealed called off her wedding to Davino last month, styled the look with a long tulle veil, mile-high white pumps and a choker necklace. Her blonde tresses were styled in a half-up coiffure with her curtain bangs framing her face.

This isn’t the first bridal look Sweeney has donned since splitting with Davino, 41. Earlier this month, she rocked a Wiederhoeft look straight from their Spring 2025 runway and bridal collection while promoting The Housemaid at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

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Her look included a strapless satin corset that sculpted her figure. She tucked the top into a low-waisted skirt that cascaded to the floor. She tied her look together with a satin belt complete with silver hardware and coordinating jewelry.

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In March, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the duo “have been having major issues but are not fully split.” The insider added, “Things are not great right now, but they aren’t throwing in the towel yet. They are working on their relationship but have called off the wedding for now.”

Mere days later, another source told Us they “officially” broke up after seven years together. “Sydney and Jonathan are officially split,” the insider said, explaining she was “telling friends she is single.”

“They were supposed to get married this spring,” the source said. “The wedding is not happening, and they aren’t having further discussions about it. Sydney wanted to cancel everything and couldn’t handle the stress.”

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Following her split, fans wondered if Sweeney was moving on with her Anyone But You costar Glen Powell after she attended his sister’s wedding, but his mom, Cyndy Powell, said the twosome are just “really close friends.”

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Portraits of Val Kilmer as Batman Are Now on the Moon — Really

16 April 2025 at 09:14

The late Val Kilmer is now immortalized as Batman on the moon. Seriously, there’s a portrait of him as Batman, and that artwork is sitting on the actual moon right now.

Space Blue — a global art, media and production house — confirmed earlier this month that Kilmer was one of several celebrities whose artifacts made it to the moon. Let’s back up, shall we?

Director Dallas Santana, Space Blue founder, launched a time capsule into space in February 2024. Attached to the Lunar Lander Odysseus — the first private lunar landing — was the Lunaprise Museum, which had 222 art projects on board curated by Santana and Space Blue.

Remo Camatero, the art director of the late actor’s Kamp Kilmer, included an art piece Camatero created which depicted the actor Batman in the image. This piece of artwork will stay in the museum on the moon, which is set to last for over one billion years.

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Before his death, Kilmer — who moonlighted as an artist — would often share his artwork on Instagram. The actor frequently painted himself as Batman, a character he portrayed in the 1995 film Batman Forever. Kilmer founded the virtual platform Kamp Kilmer in 2020 as “a place of collaboration, creativity, and true connection between people through art,” according to the website.

News broke on April 1 that Kilmer had died from pneumonia at age 65.

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“Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father’s memory,” Kilmer’s family shared in a statement days after the death news. “We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated. At this time, we would like to grieve privately.”

The actor is survived by daughter Mercedes Kilmer and son Jack Kilmer, whom he shared with ex-wife Joanne Whalley.

A death certificate obtained by TMZ on Thursday, April 10, confirmed that pneumonia was Kilmer’s immediate cause of death, but hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue were listed as underlying causes. Malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula were also contributing factors.

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Kilmer battled throat cancer, getting diagnosed in 2015 and denying any illness publicly. He eventually confirmed his throat cancer battle in 2017, noting that he was in the clear. The actor eventually discussed the disease in his 2021 documentary, Val.

“I can’t speak without plugging this hole [in my throat],” he said at the time. “You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat.”

He called it “an obstacle,” noting that he sounded “much worse” than he felt at the time.

“I have behaved bizarrely to some,” Kilmer continued. “I deny none of this and have no regrets because I have lost and found parts of myself that I never knew existed. I am blessed.”

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