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Benjamin Millepied Biography, Career, Net Worth and Controversies

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6 months ago

May 18, 2024

The entertainment world has many areas, and sometimes they overlap, letting people with different jobs meet each other.

For example, actress Natalie Portman and dancer Benjamin Millepied met through their work, fell in love, and got married.

But after 11 years, they are reportedly divorced. What caused their marriage to end?

Who is Benjamin Millepied?

Benjamin Millepied, born June 10, 1977, is a French dancer and choreographer. He moved to the United States in 1995 to join the New York City Ballet.

He became a soloist in 1998 and a principal dancer in 2002.

Benjamin created choreography for the New York City Ballet and other major companies. He retired from the NYCB in 2011.

He started the LA Dance Project in 2011 and led it until 2014. From October 2014 to 2016, he served as the Director of Dance at the Paris Opera Ballet.

He choreographed and performed as a dancer in the 2010 movie Black Swan. He also choreographed the “sandwalk” in Dune.

Benjamin was born in Bordeaux, France. He is the youngest of three sons. He began ballet training at eight years old with his mother, Catherine Flory, a former ballet dancer.

Profile Summary

Full Name	Benjamin L. Millepied
Nickname	Benjamin Millepied
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	10 June 1977
Age	47
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Place of Birth	Bordeaux, France
Current Residence	Los Angeles
Nationality	French
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Sexuality	Straight
Mother	Catherine Flori
Father	Denys Millepied
Marital Status	Divorced (2012-2024)
Partner	Natalie Portman
Children	Aleph and Amalia Millepied
School	Conservatoire National, School of American Ballet
Profession	Choreographer/Filmmaker
Net Worth	$10 million

Career

Benjamin, known as the Artistic Director, is a French dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker. He danced as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet from 1995 to 2011.

His ballet pieces are performed worldwide by major dance companies like the Paris Opera Ballet, The Mariinsky Ballet, and The New York City Ballet.

In 2008, he choreographed a solo for the renowned dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. In 2010, Benjamin both choreographed and starred in the acclaimed film Black Swan.

Some of his other works include:

Why Can’t We Get Along (2018)
Square (2012)
Reset (2016)
Time Doesn’t Stand Still (2011)

Throughout the years, Benjamin has directed numerous short dance films.

In 2023, he premiered his first feature film, the musical Carmen, marking a new phase in his career and highlighting his directing talent.

Benjamin Millepied’s Net Worth

Benjamin is famous for his diverse career as a choreographer, writer, dancer, director, and producer. According to Celebrity Net Worth and Yahoo, he has amassed a fortune of $10 million.

In 2017, Benjamin and Natalie bought a 3,991-square-foot home in Montecito, California, for $6.5 million.

This property boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and spans over 10 acres of land. They sold the house for $8 million in 2021.

These cars include the Lexus RX, Toyota Prius, Ford Escape, Honda Civic, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Personal Life

Benjamin was once married to Natalie Portman, an Oscar-winning American actress famous for her roles in Star Wars and Black Swan.

She gained acclaim, winning the Golden Globe Awards and the BAFTA for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan.

Portman and Millepied crossed paths while working on Black Swan in 2009. Portman starred in the film, while Millepied was hired as the choreographer.

As they worked together, Portman found herself falling for Millepied as he taught her dance. They tied the knot in 2012 at a Jewish wedding ceremony in Big Sur, California, held at a private residence.

Unfortunately, the Academy Award-winning actor and the French choreographer quietly parted ways after 11 years of marriage.

Benjamin and his ex-wife Natalie share two children: son Aleph Millepied-Portman, born on June 14, 2011, and daughter Amalia, born on February 22, 2017.

Why did Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman divorce?

Rumors of infidelity hovered over the couple when reports surfaced alleging that Millepied had an affair during their marriage.

The split follows rumors that emerged in May 2023 about Millepied’s extramarital involvement.

Portman, on the other hand, has had a hectic year.

She received a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy, or Musical for her performance in “May December,” alongside Julianne Moore and Charles Melton.

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