Natalie Portman and ex Benjamin Millepied 'focused on being the best ... trends now
As Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied officially end their marriage, they are committed to being the 'best co-parents they can be' to their two children.
A friend of the couple shed light on their divorce with People, revealing how they have been prioritizing their children amid the split - and how the separation was 'initially really tough' for Portman.
Portman's divorce from Millepied, 46, was finalized last month in France after she quietly filed to end the union back in July, a rep for the couple confirmed to People. The exes share son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, seven.
'Her biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,' the friend explained of Portman, 42.
'She and Ben really love their kids and are equally focused on being the best co-parents they can be. Nothing is more important.'
Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied are devoted to raising their children amicably after officially ending their marriage
The friend also revealed it been 'initially really tough' for Portman in the early days of her split, but her supportive friends 'helped her get through the worst of it.'
The friend explained that the actress is now on 'the other side' of a difficult year and 'stronger'. She has now been 'finding joy in her family, friends, and work.'
Portman quietly filed to end the union in July and the divorce was finalized in France, a representative for the actress confirmed with People. The family reside in France.
The split came after it was alleged Millepied had cheated on Portman with a woman 21 years his junior.
Last year French outlet Voici released an explosive report claiming Millepied had an affair with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Étienne.
People magazine reported at the time that the romance with Camille was 'short-lived' - and that Benjamin was 'doing all he could' to get 'Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together.'
Portman lightly touched on her marital problems in the 30th annual Hollywood issue
