Actors have to learn to do all kinds of interesting things in order to play various roles, from accents to dance moves to various skills and hobbies. Jennifer Lawrence learned how to skin and gut a squirrel for her role in the 2010 Kentucky holler noir "Winter's Bone," for example, and the actors in James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" had to learn how to hold their breath for an extended length of time. For Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" and "Dune: Part Two," star Timothée Chalamet theoretically had to learn quite a bit, because there are many aspects of life on the desert planet Arrakis that just don't have direct Earth counterparts. It's not like he can just magically understand what it's like to be surrounded by the psychic power-giving spice, for example, but he certainly has to pretend. As his character Paul Atreides, who is destined to become the Muad'dib,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
In February, Natalie Portman finalized her divorce from her husband, Benjamin Millepied. The couple, who share two children, remain friendly after their split. Their union lasted longer than most Hollywood marriage. Just how long were Portman and Millepied wed?
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied were wed over a decade
Natalie Portman met dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2009 on the set of her film Black Swan. Producers hired him to train her as a convincing ballet dancer, choreograph dance routines for the movie, and appear in it as well.
Portman and Millepied began dating soon after shooting wrapped and married in 2012. They share two children: their son, Aleph, born in 2011, and a daughter, Amalia, welcomed in 2017.
In the summer of 2023, news broke that Millepied allegedly had an extramarital affair. Portman filed for divorce in July that year.
Portman and Millepied were married for 11 years, and in Hollywood, that’s longer...
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied were wed over a decade
Natalie Portman met dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2009 on the set of her film Black Swan. Producers hired him to train her as a convincing ballet dancer, choreograph dance routines for the movie, and appear in it as well.
Portman and Millepied began dating soon after shooting wrapped and married in 2012. They share two children: their son, Aleph, born in 2011, and a daughter, Amalia, welcomed in 2017.
In the summer of 2023, news broke that Millepied allegedly had an extramarital affair. Portman filed for divorce in July that year.
Portman and Millepied were married for 11 years, and in Hollywood, that’s longer...
- 3/19/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Natalie Portman, the actress who snagged an Oscar for her role in Black Swan, is moving on after splitting from Benjamin Millepied. We all know her for her amazing acting skills, but now she’s dealing with some real-life stuff, too. She’s figuring out how to grow and start fresh.
Natalie Portman in Léon
The 42-year-old’s showing some serious strength as she faces whatever life throws her way. It’s not just about what we see on screen anymore; she’s inspiring folks with her resilience and determination.
Last Year, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Quietly Separated
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have split after being together since 2009. They chose to keep things quiet about their separation. The two have officially called it quits on their 11-year marriage.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman (Photo: @natalieportman on Instagram)
According to People magazine, they wrapped up their divorce in France,...
Natalie Portman in Léon
The 42-year-old’s showing some serious strength as she faces whatever life throws her way. It’s not just about what we see on screen anymore; she’s inspiring folks with her resilience and determination.
Last Year, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Quietly Separated
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have split after being together since 2009. They chose to keep things quiet about their separation. The two have officially called it quits on their 11-year marriage.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman (Photo: @natalieportman on Instagram)
According to People magazine, they wrapped up their divorce in France,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Last year, news about Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s divorce, and Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s separation was all over the internet. These couples were considered the epitomes of Hollywood celebrity couples, but sadly, they separated.
Actress Natalie Portman’s marriage to Benjamin Millepied seemed to be going strong, but in a shocking turn of events, the couple has officially been divorced for almost a month after reports of her husband’s infidelity circulated on the internet last year. Portman has never been one to publicly speak about her personal life so this news came as a surprise to many.
Natalie Portman as Jane Foster in Marvel’s Thor Natalie Portman Divorced Her Husband of Eleven Years
Natalie Portman met her former husband and choreographer Benjamin Millepied on the set of what is considered one of her greatest performances, Black Swan (2010). The couple started dating quickly and got...
Actress Natalie Portman’s marriage to Benjamin Millepied seemed to be going strong, but in a shocking turn of events, the couple has officially been divorced for almost a month after reports of her husband’s infidelity circulated on the internet last year. Portman has never been one to publicly speak about her personal life so this news came as a surprise to many.
Natalie Portman as Jane Foster in Marvel’s Thor Natalie Portman Divorced Her Husband of Eleven Years
Natalie Portman met her former husband and choreographer Benjamin Millepied on the set of what is considered one of her greatest performances, Black Swan (2010). The couple started dating quickly and got...
- 3/10/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied’s top priority are their kids amid their divorce.
The ‘Black Swan’ actress filed for divorce from her director/choreographer husband in July which was finalised last month in France, where the family lives, reports People magazine.
Natalie and Millepied have always focused on caring for their kids: son Aleph and daughter Amalia.
“Her biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,” a friend of the couple told People about Portman. “She and Ben really love their kids and are equally focused on being the best co-parents they can be. Nothing is more important.”
The separation followed after media reports in May 2023 of an extramarital affair by Millepied, and it hasn’t been easy for Portman.
“It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it,...
The ‘Black Swan’ actress filed for divorce from her director/choreographer husband in July which was finalised last month in France, where the family lives, reports People magazine.
Natalie and Millepied have always focused on caring for their kids: son Aleph and daughter Amalia.
“Her biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children,” a friend of the couple told People about Portman. “She and Ben really love their kids and are equally focused on being the best co-parents they can be. Nothing is more important.”
The separation followed after media reports in May 2023 of an extramarital affair by Millepied, and it hasn’t been easy for Portman.
“It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Natalie Portman has officially divorced her husband, French choreographer Benjamin Millepied.
Portman filed for divorce in July of last year after 11 years of marriage. The divorce was recently finalized in France.
Portman, 42, holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel and is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. She began her career as a child star in Luc Besson‘s thriller Leon: The Professional and went on to achieve success in blockbuster films such as Star Wars and Marvel movies, as well as independent and art-house productions.
Portman first met Millepied in 2009 while filming the psychological horror film Black Swan, where she delivered a performance that earned her the Best Actress Academy Award. Millepied not only appeared in the movie but also provided choreography for it.
The couple tied the knot in California in 2012 and have two children together: a son named Aleph, 12, and a daughter Amalia,...
Portman filed for divorce in July of last year after 11 years of marriage. The divorce was recently finalized in France.
Portman, 42, holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel and is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses. She began her career as a child star in Luc Besson‘s thriller Leon: The Professional and went on to achieve success in blockbuster films such as Star Wars and Marvel movies, as well as independent and art-house productions.
Portman first met Millepied in 2009 while filming the psychological horror film Black Swan, where she delivered a performance that earned her the Best Actress Academy Award. Millepied not only appeared in the movie but also provided choreography for it.
The couple tied the knot in California in 2012 and have two children together: a son named Aleph, 12, and a daughter Amalia,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Actress Natalie Portman and dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied separated last year and now, the two have finalized their divorce, ending their 11-year-long marriage. Although they tried to do their divorce proceedings secretly, the media has put the spotlight on them.
The separation has led to the creation of many memes and jokes, particularly about Millepied. As per several media outlets, the dancer was caught cheating on Portman last year, leading to their separation.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied in Black Swan (2010)
The two first met on the set of Black Swan in 2009, as Millepied choreographed and appeared in the film. They share two kids: son Aleph and daughter Amalia. Portman reportedly filed for a divorce in July 2023 and the divorce was finalized last month in France, where they live with their children.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman have ended their marriage
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman (via @natalieportman on Instagram...
The separation has led to the creation of many memes and jokes, particularly about Millepied. As per several media outlets, the dancer was caught cheating on Portman last year, leading to their separation.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied in Black Swan (2010)
The two first met on the set of Black Swan in 2009, as Millepied choreographed and appeared in the film. They share two kids: son Aleph and daughter Amalia. Portman reportedly filed for a divorce in July 2023 and the divorce was finalized last month in France, where they live with their children.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman have ended their marriage
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman (via @natalieportman on Instagram...
- 3/8/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are divorced, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The Oscar-winning actress filed for divorce from her director-choreographer husband of 11 years last July and the divorce was finalized in France last month, according to People, which first reported on the pair’s split.
The two met on the set of the 2010 film Black Swan, which earned Portman an Oscar for best actress. Millepied was the choreographer on the film and helped Portman learn the ballet sequences for the role. Portman also won a best actress Golden Globe for the role and even quipped about their relationship in her acceptance speech.
Portman said, “Benjamin choreographed the film, and also you might remember him in the movie as the guy when they ask, ‘Would you sleep with that girl?’ And he’s like, ‘Pffsh, no.’ He’s the best actor. It’s not true: He totally wants to sleep with me!
The Oscar-winning actress filed for divorce from her director-choreographer husband of 11 years last July and the divorce was finalized in France last month, according to People, which first reported on the pair’s split.
The two met on the set of the 2010 film Black Swan, which earned Portman an Oscar for best actress. Millepied was the choreographer on the film and helped Portman learn the ballet sequences for the role. Portman also won a best actress Golden Globe for the role and even quipped about their relationship in her acceptance speech.
Portman said, “Benjamin choreographed the film, and also you might remember him in the movie as the guy when they ask, ‘Would you sleep with that girl?’ And he’s like, ‘Pffsh, no.’ He’s the best actor. It’s not true: He totally wants to sleep with me!
- 3/8/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have officially divorced after 11 years of marriage.
According to People, a rep for Portman confirmed that the Oscar-winning actor quietly filed for divorce from the French choreographer in July in France, where the couple resided with their two children. The divorce was finalized last month.
Representatives for Portman and Millepied did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
Portman and Millepied first met on the set of “Black Swan,” for which Portman won the best actress Oscar in 2010. They wed in California in August 2012 and share a 12-year-old son, Aleph, and 7-year-old daughter, Amalia.
Portman most recently starred in Todd Haynes’ “May December” alongside Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, which is up for a best original screenplay Oscar on Sunday. For her performance as Elizabeth Berry, an actress who studies the life of a controversial woman (Moore) she is set to portray in a film,...
According to People, a rep for Portman confirmed that the Oscar-winning actor quietly filed for divorce from the French choreographer in July in France, where the couple resided with their two children. The divorce was finalized last month.
Representatives for Portman and Millepied did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
Portman and Millepied first met on the set of “Black Swan,” for which Portman won the best actress Oscar in 2010. They wed in California in August 2012 and share a 12-year-old son, Aleph, and 7-year-old daughter, Amalia.
Portman most recently starred in Todd Haynes’ “May December” alongside Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, which is up for a best original screenplay Oscar on Sunday. For her performance as Elizabeth Berry, an actress who studies the life of a controversial woman (Moore) she is set to portray in a film,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have ended their marriage.
On Friday (March 8), it was revealed that the 42-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 46-year-old director/choreographer had finalized their divorce after she quietly filed eight months ago, People confirms.
Keep reading to find out more…Natalie filed in July 2023 and the divorce was finalized last month in France, where she and Benjamin live with their two kids – son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, 7 – a rep for Natalie confirmed.
The pair quietly separated after Benjamin faced cheating allegations in May 2023.
“It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it,” a friend of the couple shared with People. “Natalie is coming out of a really tough and painful year but she’s come out the other side of it stronger and is finding joy in her family, friends and work.”
Natalie...
On Friday (March 8), it was revealed that the 42-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 46-year-old director/choreographer had finalized their divorce after she quietly filed eight months ago, People confirms.
Keep reading to find out more…Natalie filed in July 2023 and the divorce was finalized last month in France, where she and Benjamin live with their two kids – son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, 7 – a rep for Natalie confirmed.
The pair quietly separated after Benjamin faced cheating allegations in May 2023.
“It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it,” a friend of the couple shared with People. “Natalie is coming out of a really tough and painful year but she’s come out the other side of it stronger and is finding joy in her family, friends and work.”
Natalie...
- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Natalie Portman has led a star-studded career over the three decades she has been performing as an actress. In the course of it all, she has worked with A-listed actors as well as some controversial directors, and nonetheless, created some of the most awe-striking cinematic masterpieces of all time.
Natalie Portman in the Star Wars saga
One of these masterpieces of hers includes her $19 million film Léon: The Professional; the very one that granted Portman her very exciting breakthrough in the entertainment industry. And even though the director of the film Luc Besson got into much controversy over s-xual assault allegations that he later got cleared of, Natalie Portman still holds this one film quite dear to her.
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Natalie Portman...
Natalie Portman in the Star Wars saga
One of these masterpieces of hers includes her $19 million film Léon: The Professional; the very one that granted Portman her very exciting breakthrough in the entertainment industry. And even though the director of the film Luc Besson got into much controversy over s-xual assault allegations that he later got cleared of, Natalie Portman still holds this one film quite dear to her.
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Natalie Portman...
- 2/26/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Actress Natalie Portman has shared that she used to find dressing up for awards ceremonies “oppressive”. Since having children, the actress, who has Aleph, 12, and six-year-old Amalia with husband Benjamin Millepied, loves the chance to leave behind her sweatshirts and get dolled up, reports ‘Female First UK’.
However, this wasn’t always the case. The actress, who is known for ‘Black Swan’ and ‘V for Vendetta’, used to feel like women got the short straw of having to look their best whilst the men got to “roll out of bed” and wear comfortable clothes.
Speaking on the ‘SmartLess’ podcast, she said: “You know, I used to think it was kind oppressive and like why do women have to spend all this time and discomfort and you know the men get to like roll out of bed and wear something they’re warm in and like aren’t, you know, sucking...
However, this wasn’t always the case. The actress, who is known for ‘Black Swan’ and ‘V for Vendetta’, used to feel like women got the short straw of having to look their best whilst the men got to “roll out of bed” and wear comfortable clothes.
Speaking on the ‘SmartLess’ podcast, she said: “You know, I used to think it was kind oppressive and like why do women have to spend all this time and discomfort and you know the men get to like roll out of bed and wear something they’re warm in and like aren’t, you know, sucking...
- 2/25/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Natalie Portman made a rare comment about her marriage in a new interview.
If you don’t know, in the summer of 2023, Natalie and her husband Benjamin Millepied faced split rumors after cheating allegations surfaced.
Keep reading to find out more…
Initial reports suggested he had been unfaithful, but they were staying together.
Natalie and Benjamin married in 2012 and share two kids – son Aleph, born in 2011, and daughter, Amalia, born in 2017.
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Natalie was asked about the public speculation surrounding all the headlines.
Specifically, Vf asked, “In the lead-up to this movie coming out, people were writing about your marriage and your personal life in a very public way. What is that like?”
Natalie responded, “It’s terrible, and I have no desire to contribute to it.”
The interviewer responded, “Don’t love asking about it, either,” to which Natalie responded, “I can imagine.
If you don’t know, in the summer of 2023, Natalie and her husband Benjamin Millepied faced split rumors after cheating allegations surfaced.
Keep reading to find out more…
Initial reports suggested he had been unfaithful, but they were staying together.
Natalie and Benjamin married in 2012 and share two kids – son Aleph, born in 2011, and daughter, Amalia, born in 2017.
In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Natalie was asked about the public speculation surrounding all the headlines.
Specifically, Vf asked, “In the lead-up to this movie coming out, people were writing about your marriage and your personal life in a very public way. What is that like?”
Natalie responded, “It’s terrible, and I have no desire to contribute to it.”
The interviewer responded, “Don’t love asking about it, either,” to which Natalie responded, “I can imagine.
- 2/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nolita Cinema’s musical Hear Me Love, starring France’s biggest pop star Clara Luciani in her first lead role, has started shooting in Paris as part of a revival of the film musical in France.
Set between Paris and Rome’s Cinecitta’s Studios in the 1970s, Hear Me Love (Joli Joli) follows a struggling writer looking for inspiration for his second novel who falls in love with a famous movie star. It is the fifth feature by French film and theatre director Diastème and is being scored by composer Alex Beaupain.
Ginger & Fed is selling the film...
Set between Paris and Rome’s Cinecitta’s Studios in the 1970s, Hear Me Love (Joli Joli) follows a struggling writer looking for inspiration for his second novel who falls in love with a famous movie star. It is the fifth feature by French film and theatre director Diastème and is being scored by composer Alex Beaupain.
Ginger & Fed is selling the film...
- 2/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
Natalie Portman is opening up about how her life has changed since becoming a mom!
The 42-year-old Black Swan star currently shares two children with her husband Benjamin Millepied. The two are parents to Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 6.
Keep reading to find out more…
While promoting her new movie May December, Natalie spoke about how her view of red carpet events has changed since having children.
“It has changed a lot for me. In my 20s, I felt very oppressed by it. I was like, ‘This is shallow. It doesn’t mean anything.’ And then I had kids, and now I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m not covered in avocado and sweat, and people are taking care of me. This is so lovely.’ I relish it now,” she told People.
On how being a mom has impacted her role choices as an actress, Natalie highlighted the influence of her children.
“A...
The 42-year-old Black Swan star currently shares two children with her husband Benjamin Millepied. The two are parents to Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 6.
Keep reading to find out more…
While promoting her new movie May December, Natalie spoke about how her view of red carpet events has changed since having children.
“It has changed a lot for me. In my 20s, I felt very oppressed by it. I was like, ‘This is shallow. It doesn’t mean anything.’ And then I had kids, and now I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m not covered in avocado and sweat, and people are taking care of me. This is so lovely.’ I relish it now,” she told People.
On how being a mom has impacted her role choices as an actress, Natalie highlighted the influence of her children.
“A...
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Actress Natalie Portman doesn’t encourage young people to become child actors. The ‘Black Swan’ star, 42, launched her career at age 12 when she starred in the action film ‘Leon: The Professional’ in 1994.
She admitted that it’s only down to “luck” and having “overprotective parents” that she wasn’t “harmed”, reports ‘Female First UK’.
She told Variety: “I would not encourage young people to go into this. “I don’t mean ever; I mean as children. I feel it was almost an accident of luck that I was not harmed, also combined with very overprotective, wonderful parents.”
The ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star is hopeful that the industry is looking after young performers better these days. She said: “I’ve heard too many bad stories to think that any children should be part of it. Having said that, I know all the conversations that we’ve been having these past few years.
She admitted that it’s only down to “luck” and having “overprotective parents” that she wasn’t “harmed”, reports ‘Female First UK’.
She told Variety: “I would not encourage young people to go into this. “I don’t mean ever; I mean as children. I feel it was almost an accident of luck that I was not harmed, also combined with very overprotective, wonderful parents.”
The ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star is hopeful that the industry is looking after young performers better these days. She said: “I’ve heard too many bad stories to think that any children should be part of it. Having said that, I know all the conversations that we’ve been having these past few years.
- 11/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Natalie Portman doesn’t encourage young people to become child actors. The ‘Black Swan’ star, 42, launched her career at age 12 when she starred in the action film ‘Leon: The Professional’ in 1994.
She admitted that it’s only down to “luck” and having “overprotective parents” that she wasn’t “harmed”, reports ‘Female First UK’.
She told Variety: “I would not encourage young people to go into this. “I don’t mean ever; I mean as children. I feel it was almost an accident of luck that I was not harmed, also combined with very overprotective, wonderful parents.”
The ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star is hopeful that the industry is looking after young performers better these days. She said: “I’ve heard too many bad stories to think that any children should be part of it. Having said that, I know all the conversations that we’ve been having these past few years.
She admitted that it’s only down to “luck” and having “overprotective parents” that she wasn’t “harmed”, reports ‘Female First UK’.
She told Variety: “I would not encourage young people to go into this. “I don’t mean ever; I mean as children. I feel it was almost an accident of luck that I was not harmed, also combined with very overprotective, wonderful parents.”
The ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star is hopeful that the industry is looking after young performers better these days. She said: “I’ve heard too many bad stories to think that any children should be part of it. Having said that, I know all the conversations that we’ve been having these past few years.
- 11/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Right from its opening moments, Austrian director Elisabeth Scharang’s Woodland is visually arresting, commanding one’s attention. Which is fortunate as the film is light on dialogue and primarily concerns the isolating experience of a woman living alone in wooded country. Through jagged memories that pierce the placid exterior of the film and our protagonist, we uncover the buried traumas and demons she is running away from. Or running towards, as it turns out. In her native hometown, a reckoning awaits her, that just might set her free.
Adapted from Doris Knecht’s novel Wald and inspired by Scharang’s personal experience, Woodland charts Marian’s (Brigitte Hobmeier) return to the small agrarian town she grew up in. She sets up camp in her abandoned family home––cobwebbed, without electricity, and freezing––and only occasionally charges her cell phone at the local pub. Her desire to disconnect from the world seems paramount.
Adapted from Doris Knecht’s novel Wald and inspired by Scharang’s personal experience, Woodland charts Marian’s (Brigitte Hobmeier) return to the small agrarian town she grew up in. She sets up camp in her abandoned family home––cobwebbed, without electricity, and freezing––and only occasionally charges her cell phone at the local pub. Her desire to disconnect from the world seems paramount.
- 9/25/2023
- by Ankit Jhunjhunwala
- The Film Stage
Natalie Portman may be an outspoken feminist and co-founder of a female-driven soccer club (Angel City Fc), but she isn’t a believer in the so-called “female gaze.”
In an interview with Vanity Fair France for the magazine’s 10-year anniversary issue, conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Portman argued that “to say that a female director has a particular gaze is reductive of women’s individuality and points of view.”
The Harvard-educated actor also said that gender isn’t a factor when she chooses projects. “Female directors should have the same opportunities as their male counterparts. But the experience of working with a director has to do with the individual and it doesn’t relate to gender,” Portman said.
Portman, who recently relocated to Paris with her husband Benjamin Millepied and their two children, also discussed her upcoming project “May December,” directed by Todd Haynes.
In...
In an interview with Vanity Fair France for the magazine’s 10-year anniversary issue, conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Portman argued that “to say that a female director has a particular gaze is reductive of women’s individuality and points of view.”
The Harvard-educated actor also said that gender isn’t a factor when she chooses projects. “Female directors should have the same opportunities as their male counterparts. But the experience of working with a director has to do with the individual and it doesn’t relate to gender,” Portman said.
Portman, who recently relocated to Paris with her husband Benjamin Millepied and their two children, also discussed her upcoming project “May December,” directed by Todd Haynes.
In...
- 9/14/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Natalie Portman And Benjamin Millepied Spotted Together In Public For First Time Since Split Reports
Natalie Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied were spotted together on Sunday for the first time after split reports emerged online.
Portman and Millepied — who tied the knot in 2012 — were seen in the stands at Stadium Australia in Sydney watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, which saw England’s Lionesses lose to Spain’s La Roja.
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Portman and Millepied were joined by their 12-year-old son Aleph in the photos shared by the Daily Mail.
The paper stated Millepied and Aleph appeared to leave at half-time, leaving Portman to watch the rest of the match by herself.
Read More: Natalie Portman Attends Paris Soccer Match Following News Of Husband Benjamin Millepied’s Alleged Affair
The outing came after Portman was seen without her wedding ring while out in Sydney earlier this month.
Portman and Millepied — who tied the knot in 2012 — were seen in the stands at Stadium Australia in Sydney watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, which saw England’s Lionesses lose to Spain’s La Roja.
Read More: Natalie Portman And Husband Benjamin Millepied Pictured Kissing Days Before His Alleged Affair Was Revealed
Portman and Millepied were joined by their 12-year-old son Aleph in the photos shared by the Daily Mail.
The paper stated Millepied and Aleph appeared to leave at half-time, leaving Portman to watch the rest of the match by herself.
Read More: Natalie Portman Attends Paris Soccer Match Following News Of Husband Benjamin Millepied’s Alleged Affair
The outing came after Portman was seen without her wedding ring while out in Sydney earlier this month.
- 8/21/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
After being married for more than a decade, Natalie Portman and her husband, Benjamin Millepied, have separated.
While the couple tried to work through the news of his affair, they are currently living separately.
Parents to a 12-year-old son, Aleph, and a 6-year-old daughter, Amalia, the estranged couple was back in the news when Portman was spotted at an Angel City Fc event in Sydney without her engagement ring on their wedding anniversary last Friday.
Rumor mills were working overtime with reports of Millepied having an alleged affair with a 25-year-old climate activist, Camille Étienne. Despite the news of his infidelity, Portman was reportedly committed to making the marriage work.
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Portman and Millepied met on the sets of Darren Aronofsky’s thriller Black Swan in 2009. A professional ballet dancer, Millepied trained Portman, and they gradually fell in love. As Portman told Sirius Xm, “It was definitely exciting and fun.
While the couple tried to work through the news of his affair, they are currently living separately.
Parents to a 12-year-old son, Aleph, and a 6-year-old daughter, Amalia, the estranged couple was back in the news when Portman was spotted at an Angel City Fc event in Sydney without her engagement ring on their wedding anniversary last Friday.
Rumor mills were working overtime with reports of Millepied having an alleged affair with a 25-year-old climate activist, Camille Étienne. Despite the news of his infidelity, Portman was reportedly committed to making the marriage work.
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Portman and Millepied met on the sets of Darren Aronofsky’s thriller Black Swan in 2009. A professional ballet dancer, Millepied trained Portman, and they gradually fell in love. As Portman told Sirius Xm, “It was definitely exciting and fun.
- 8/7/2023
- by Debadrita Sur
- Uinterview
Natalie Portman ditched her wedding ring while out and about in Sydney, Australia on Friday.
While posing for a photo alongside guests and panelists at the Angel City Equity Summit for a “meeting of the minds” to discuss hot topics, including steps toward pay equity, Portman was seen without the diamond accessory.
The 42-year-old actress serves as the co-founder and co-owner of Angel City Fc — a Los Angeles-based team that joined the National Women’s Soccer League (Nwsl) in 2022.
Read More: Natalie Portman And Husband Benjamin Millepied Pictured Kissing Days Before His Alleged Affair Was Revealed
Natalie Portman (C), guests and panelists pose for a group photo during the Angel City Equity Summit at Sydney Opera House on August 04, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. — Photo: Hanna Lassen/Getty Images
The August 4th spotting marks her and husband Benjamin Millepied’s 11th wedding anniversary, and the second time she was seen ring-less in public.
While posing for a photo alongside guests and panelists at the Angel City Equity Summit for a “meeting of the minds” to discuss hot topics, including steps toward pay equity, Portman was seen without the diamond accessory.
The 42-year-old actress serves as the co-founder and co-owner of Angel City Fc — a Los Angeles-based team that joined the National Women’s Soccer League (Nwsl) in 2022.
Read More: Natalie Portman And Husband Benjamin Millepied Pictured Kissing Days Before His Alleged Affair Was Revealed
Natalie Portman (C), guests and panelists pose for a group photo during the Angel City Equity Summit at Sydney Opera House on August 04, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. — Photo: Hanna Lassen/Getty Images
The August 4th spotting marks her and husband Benjamin Millepied’s 11th wedding anniversary, and the second time she was seen ring-less in public.
- 8/5/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
There’s something to fall head-over-heels for about daring reimaginations of formidable classics—the deceitfully “simpler” the source, the more pressure on the adaptation to bring out its colors. Isn’t it practically an inexplicable branch of evolution that even those of us not thoroughly familiar with Georges Bizet’s opera and Prosper Mérrimée’s prose of the same name can immediately associate the name Carmen with the color red? Red is what Jörg Widmer smears on each of his symbolism-soaked frames that speak the unspoken about the nymph-like poem manifested as an immigrant woman. And for the faithful portrayal of the odd fairytale lover worthy of beholding her with the eyes that betray his pain, Benjamin Millepied entrusts the reins to Nicholas Britell’s haunting score, which is as much a protagonist as Carmen and Aiden.
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Carmen’?
Millepied’s relatively less tumultuous...
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Carmen’?
Millepied’s relatively less tumultuous...
- 7/16/2023
- by Lopamudra Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
On Saturday evening, Natalie Portman was seen smiling at the French L1 soccer match at Parc des Princes Stadium despite cheating rumors about her husband. The game was between Clermont Foot 63 and Paris Saint-Germain. Portman seemed carefree at the game and unbothered by these rumors.
The rumors focus on her husband, Benjamin Millepied, and an alleged affair he had with another woman. This affair has not been confirmed by either of them, but it has been reported in the French outlet Voici that Millepied had a short affair which he extremely regrets. The details of the affair are unknown and it is possible that neither party will ever confirm if these rumors are true, as Portman is known to keep her life private, especially since her children are involved.
Portman and Millepied met in 2009 during the film Black Swan. Portman was cast as the main role while Millepied directed the choreography for the film.
The rumors focus on her husband, Benjamin Millepied, and an alleged affair he had with another woman. This affair has not been confirmed by either of them, but it has been reported in the French outlet Voici that Millepied had a short affair which he extremely regrets. The details of the affair are unknown and it is possible that neither party will ever confirm if these rumors are true, as Portman is known to keep her life private, especially since her children are involved.
Portman and Millepied met in 2009 during the film Black Swan. Portman was cast as the main role while Millepied directed the choreography for the film.
- 6/7/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Natalie Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied were snapped kissing not long before news of his alleged affair with Camille Étienne emerged online.
Portman and Millepied — who tied the knot in 2012 — shared a smooch on May 29 while dining with friends, including Portman’s “May December” director Todd Haynes, in Paris.
Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied seen kissing on May 29. Credit: Mega
The resurfaced snap comes after Page Six reported Millepied, 45, was fighting to save his marriage to Portman, 41, after he reportedly had an affair with 25-year-old climate activist Étienne.
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It was suggested Millepied and Portman had separated last year, but ended up getting back together.
A source told the publication, “They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family.
Portman and Millepied — who tied the knot in 2012 — shared a smooch on May 29 while dining with friends, including Portman’s “May December” director Todd Haynes, in Paris.
Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied seen kissing on May 29. Credit: Mega
The resurfaced snap comes after Page Six reported Millepied, 45, was fighting to save his marriage to Portman, 41, after he reportedly had an affair with 25-year-old climate activist Étienne.
Read More: Natalie Portman Attends Paris Soccer Match Following News Of Husband Benjamin Millepied’s Alleged Affair
It was suggested Millepied and Portman had separated last year, but ended up getting back together.
A source told the publication, “They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family.
- 6/5/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Natalie Portman was all smiles at Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 match amid reports of her husband, Benjamin Millepied’s alleged infidelity.
Portman, who was in attendance at Parc des Princes Saturday to see Psg take on Clermont Foot 63, rocked a plaid blazer over a white shirt and blue jeans. The “Thor: Love and Thunder” actress accessorized the look with a bold, red lip and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
In addition to cheering on Psg, Portman, who helped co-found the Los Angeles National Women’s Soccer League team, Angel City Fc, was seen chatting with tennis star, Novak Djokovic, who was seated a few rows behind her.
Like many of the fans in the stands, Portman was also captured taking photos of the match, which despite a loss from Psg, ended with the famed football club earning the Ligue 1 title for the 11th time.
The smiling photos mark the...
Portman, who was in attendance at Parc des Princes Saturday to see Psg take on Clermont Foot 63, rocked a plaid blazer over a white shirt and blue jeans. The “Thor: Love and Thunder” actress accessorized the look with a bold, red lip and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
In addition to cheering on Psg, Portman, who helped co-found the Los Angeles National Women’s Soccer League team, Angel City Fc, was seen chatting with tennis star, Novak Djokovic, who was seated a few rows behind her.
Like many of the fans in the stands, Portman was also captured taking photos of the match, which despite a loss from Psg, ended with the famed football club earning the Ligue 1 title for the 11th time.
The smiling photos mark the...
- 6/4/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Los Angeles, June 4 (Ians) The ‘Black Swan’ star Natalie Portman is battling to salvage her marriage which has been rocked by allegations that her husband, Benjamin Millepied, has cheated on her with a younger woman.
The 41-year-old Oscar winning star has been married to 45-year-old dancer and choreographer Benjamin – who is French – since 2012, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Together the couple share two children, 11-year-old son Aleph, and six-year-old daughter Amalia, who they have raised in both Paris and Los Angeles. However, the marriage between the Hollywood star and her dancer husband has been rocked by reports he cheated on her with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Etienne.
A source told Page Six: “They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family. She is incredibly private. Her biggest focus right now is protecting the kids.
The 41-year-old Oscar winning star has been married to 45-year-old dancer and choreographer Benjamin – who is French – since 2012, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Together the couple share two children, 11-year-old son Aleph, and six-year-old daughter Amalia, who they have raised in both Paris and Los Angeles. However, the marriage between the Hollywood star and her dancer husband has been rocked by reports he cheated on her with 25-year-old climate activist Camille Etienne.
A source told Page Six: “They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family. She is incredibly private. Her biggest focus right now is protecting the kids.
- 6/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Natalie Portman and her husband, Benjamin Millepied, are reportedly working on their marriage following allegations of cheating.
According to multiple reports, Millepied’s alleged affair with a 25-year-old woman was revealed in the French outlet Voici. A source told People that the alleged affair was “short-lived and it is over,” adding that the Oscar winner and her dancer husband have been privately working through their marital struggles despite the allegations.
“He knows he made an enormous mistake and he is doing all he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together,” the source told the outlet. “Natalie is incredibly private and has no intention of playing this out in the media. Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy.”
Et has reached out to Portman’s rep for comment.
Portman and Millepied first met on the set of “Black Swan”, in which Portman starred and Millepied choreographed and appeared.
According to multiple reports, Millepied’s alleged affair with a 25-year-old woman was revealed in the French outlet Voici. A source told People that the alleged affair was “short-lived and it is over,” adding that the Oscar winner and her dancer husband have been privately working through their marital struggles despite the allegations.
“He knows he made an enormous mistake and he is doing all he can to get Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together,” the source told the outlet. “Natalie is incredibly private and has no intention of playing this out in the media. Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy.”
Et has reached out to Portman’s rep for comment.
Portman and Millepied first met on the set of “Black Swan”, in which Portman starred and Millepied choreographed and appeared.
- 6/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Natalie Portman has praised the family-friendly filmmaking model in France.The 41-year-old actress - who has son Aleph, 12, and seven-year-old daughter Amalia with husband Benjamin Millepied - has had "life-changing" experiences working on projects in the European country because the days were structured in a way she could spend the evenings with her family, and she admitted it is much "harder" for parents working on sets in the UK.Discussing Sarah Polley's efforts to allow cast and crew to maintain a family life while making 'Women Talking' last year, Natalie told The Hollywood Reporter: That’s something that I see a lot in France, and I think it’s why the entire new generation of French filmmakers is female, because it’s really possible."Not that every woman has kids or wants kids, but it makes it possible to be a director and to have children and be a good parent.
- 5/14/2023
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Los Angeles, May 12 (Ians) Actress Natalie Portman hasn’t purchased or “used any leather or fur or animal products in 20 years.”
The ‘Star Wars’ actress is passionate about a vegan lifestyle and is a prominent animal rights campaigner and as well as spurning garments created from animal products she no longer buys new clothes unless absolutely necessary, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I haven’t bought or used any leather or fur or animal products in 20 years. I buy vintage clothes, and only if absolutely necessary, and of course repair damaged items,” she shared to The Hollywood Reporter.
She has been a vegetarian since she was nine years old and went vegan in 2011 after reading Jonathan Safran Foer’s book ‘Eating Animals’.
The 41-year-old actress is committed to passing on those values to her children, Aleph and Amalia, who she has with her husband Benjamin Millepied as well educating them about climate change.
The ‘Star Wars’ actress is passionate about a vegan lifestyle and is a prominent animal rights campaigner and as well as spurning garments created from animal products she no longer buys new clothes unless absolutely necessary, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“I haven’t bought or used any leather or fur or animal products in 20 years. I buy vintage clothes, and only if absolutely necessary, and of course repair damaged items,” she shared to The Hollywood Reporter.
She has been a vegetarian since she was nine years old and went vegan in 2011 after reading Jonathan Safran Foer’s book ‘Eating Animals’.
The 41-year-old actress is committed to passing on those values to her children, Aleph and Amalia, who she has with her husband Benjamin Millepied as well educating them about climate change.
- 5/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Alright, you eager Summer movie blockbuster fans, cool your jets. There will be plenty of fast cars, fist fights, and superheroes headed your way in the next couple of months. For now, we can settle down for a bit of culture, a deep dive into high art. Oh, but don’t be fooled by the title, this isn’t a literal translation of the centuries-old Bizet opera. Nor is it the 50’s revamp that starred the much-missed Harry Belafonte. True, there’s a song or two, but the main mode of communication, aside from the dialogue, is dance. No tutus are seen, as it’s a gritty tale of murder of desire along the much-in-the-news Southern border involving a vet named Aidan on the US side, and on the other side, a sultry young beauty on the run named Carmen.
And the opening scenes are set on her side, near...
And the opening scenes are set on her side, near...
- 5/12/2023
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Celebrity relationships remain a source of fascination for fans around the world. In particular, high-profile marriages capture the imaginations of pop culture fans who love to read about true love. Sometimes, celebs choose to go the extra mile for their new partners, converting to their new spouse’s religion either before or after the ceremony. While Sofia Richie is the most recent example of a celebrity to convert to Judaism around the time of her marriage, she’s hardly the first.
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- 5/6/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Natalie Portman is not only a soccer fan and co-owner of a women’s soccer team, she’s also a proud soccer mom.
Portman made that clear while attending the premiere of “Angel City”, a three-part HBO docuseries chronicling the first year of L.A.’s Angel City Football, which she co-founded in 2020 and played its first season last year.
“I mean, we definitely come to a lot of the City games,” Portman told People of the team, which competes in the National Women’s Soccer League.
“And then also, my son is a ferocious soccer player, so I’m going back and forth to practice,” she added, referencing her 11-year-old son Aleph, whom she shares with husband Benjamin Millepied.
“I’m definitely a soccer mom,” she proudly declared.
In “Angel City”, Portman is frequently seen on the sidelines of the team, which boasts majority-female ownership, and she explained how she...
Portman made that clear while attending the premiere of “Angel City”, a three-part HBO docuseries chronicling the first year of L.A.’s Angel City Football, which she co-founded in 2020 and played its first season last year.
“I mean, we definitely come to a lot of the City games,” Portman told People of the team, which competes in the National Women’s Soccer League.
“And then also, my son is a ferocious soccer player, so I’m going back and forth to practice,” she added, referencing her 11-year-old son Aleph, whom she shares with husband Benjamin Millepied.
“I’m definitely a soccer mom,” she proudly declared.
In “Angel City”, Portman is frequently seen on the sidelines of the team, which boasts majority-female ownership, and she explained how she...
- 5/5/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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In the new movie "Carmen," dancing takes center stage, but it's the singing that has fans captivated and wondering if the movie's stars Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera are the ones actually singing in the movie.
Benjamin Millepied's modern-day adaptation of the classic opera "Carmen" stars Barrera as Carmen, a Mexican immigrant who's forced to cross the border into the US illegally after her mom is murdered. Mescal plays Aidan, a US soldier who finds Carmen crossing the border but can't bring himself to arrest her, so instead, he helps her run to safety. The two began a journey to find Carmen's mom's best friend, Masilda, who runs a nightclub. It's in the nightclub where they take refuge and their love story unfolds through dancing and music.
The musical drama features all original music and even a soundtrack from Mescal and Barrera. But it has...
In the new movie "Carmen," dancing takes center stage, but it's the singing that has fans captivated and wondering if the movie's stars Paul Mescal and Melissa Barrera are the ones actually singing in the movie.
Benjamin Millepied's modern-day adaptation of the classic opera "Carmen" stars Barrera as Carmen, a Mexican immigrant who's forced to cross the border into the US illegally after her mom is murdered. Mescal plays Aidan, a US soldier who finds Carmen crossing the border but can't bring himself to arrest her, so instead, he helps her run to safety. The two began a journey to find Carmen's mom's best friend, Masilda, who runs a nightclub. It's in the nightclub where they take refuge and their love story unfolds through dancing and music.
The musical drama features all original music and even a soundtrack from Mescal and Barrera. But it has...
- 5/2/2023
- by Caroline Rowland
- Popsugar.com
Benjamin Millepied is best known for his work as a dancer and choreographer, from joining the New York City Ballet in the mid-90s to director of the Paris Opera Ballet, the choreographer for 2010’s “Black Swan,” and the mind behind the choreographed “sidewalk” in “Dune.” Now, in his directorial debut, he marries dance and theater with film in “Carmen,” a modern-day retelling of the classic opera of the same name.
Continue reading ‘Carmen’: Director Benjamin Millepied Talks Working With Paul Mescal & Melissa Barrera In His New Romantic Musical Drama [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Carmen’: Director Benjamin Millepied Talks Working With Paul Mescal & Melissa Barrera In His New Romantic Musical Drama [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 4/29/2023
- by Ally Johnson
- The Playlist
There's a scene in French choreographer-turned-director Benjamin Millepied's adaptation of Georges Bizet's 1875 opera "Carmen" (out now in theaters) in which Masilda (played by Spanish actress Rossy de Palma) tells Carmen (played by Mexican actress Melissa Barrera), "Dance. Dancing will heal."
In the 10-minute scene that takes place halfway through the film, there's dialogue, there's tears, there's shared laughs, there's joy, and there's, of course, dancing. If there's one scene in the film that really embodies both Millepied's genius in creating an entirely new genre out of this classic adaptation as well as Barrera's ability to transform herself into any role, it's this one. It plays out like visual poetry (carried by Nicholas Britell's brilliant score and songs by Mexican iconic singer Julieta Venegas), making it distinct from your typical musical or dance feature. Barrera flows between ballet, flamenco, and interpretative dance so seamlessly, she hardly needs dialogue...
In the 10-minute scene that takes place halfway through the film, there's dialogue, there's tears, there's shared laughs, there's joy, and there's, of course, dancing. If there's one scene in the film that really embodies both Millepied's genius in creating an entirely new genre out of this classic adaptation as well as Barrera's ability to transform herself into any role, it's this one. It plays out like visual poetry (carried by Nicholas Britell's brilliant score and songs by Mexican iconic singer Julieta Venegas), making it distinct from your typical musical or dance feature. Barrera flows between ballet, flamenco, and interpretative dance so seamlessly, she hardly needs dialogue...
- 4/26/2023
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
“In the Heights” and “Scream VI” actress Melissa Barrera stars in “Carmen,” the directorial debut from choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Based on the classic opera, the musical is a modern-day adaptation that finds Barrera’s character on a quest for freedom in an immigrant story that follows her travels from Mexico to Los Angeles as she discovers herself.
Continue reading Melissa Barrera Talks ‘Carmen,’ Taking On An Iconic Role & More [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading Melissa Barrera Talks ‘Carmen,’ Taking On An Iconic Role & More [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 4/26/2023
- by Ally Johnson
- The Playlist
"We captured all the vocals live – and you get that immediacy that you see through the camera." Sony Pictures Classics has unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette for Carmen, which is now showing in select theaters around the country. The film is renowned dancer / choreographer Benjamin Millepied's directorial debut, reimagining the classic opera for the big screen. An exhilarating vision starring Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal. Carmen is a gritty modern day story with a majestic score, and dance sequences that evoke magic realism. It also features all new music created by the wonderfully talented composer Nicholas Britell. The film also co-stars Rossy de Palma, Elsa Pataky, Nicole da Silva, Tara Morice, Benedict Hardie, Richard Brancatisano, and Kaan Guldur. This featurette focuses specifically on the music - including conversations with Nicholas Britell, lyricist Julieta Venegas, the director, and other crew involved on the film. Maybe this will convince a few more...
- 4/25/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal star in Carmen, a retelling of the classic novella with choreographer turned director Benjamin Millepied. Melissa and Benjamin chat with CineMovie about the very artistic film that required her to shoot dancing routines in a single shot. The In The Heights and Scream actress says she couldn't cheat the musical numbers as she did in her previous musical. ...
- 4/22/2023
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
After posting giant per screen numbers at four theaters last weekend, A24’s Beau Is Afraid jumps to 926 for the distributor’s third outing with Ari Aster. It’s a very different film from his horror favorites Hereditary and Midsommar but one the distributor hopes will cement the director’s place as a modern auteur.
According to one influential fan, it has. Martin Scorsese, at a Q&a after an Imax screening in New York this week, called Aster a “unique and powerful” risk taker and “one of the most extraordinary new voices in World Cinema.”
Beau is scary in parts, like an opening Scorsese described as “the best scene I’ve seen of its kind. Absolutely terrifying.” There’s comedy, animation, a conflation of past, present and future, of reality and fantasy, of guilt, innocence, fear and self-loathing and an ongoing play within the movie. Scorsese said the surreal...
According to one influential fan, it has. Martin Scorsese, at a Q&a after an Imax screening in New York this week, called Aster a “unique and powerful” risk taker and “one of the most extraordinary new voices in World Cinema.”
Beau is scary in parts, like an opening Scorsese described as “the best scene I’ve seen of its kind. Absolutely terrifying.” There’s comedy, animation, a conflation of past, present and future, of reality and fantasy, of guilt, innocence, fear and self-loathing and an ongoing play within the movie. Scorsese said the surreal...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Natalie Portman is best known for her iconic movie roles - which include Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars franchise and Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - but at home, the "Thor: Love and Thunder" star is mom to two kids, Aleph Portman-Millepied and Amalia Millepied, both of whom she keeps out of the spotlight.
Portman shares her two children with husband Benjamin Millepied, a dancer, choreographer, and director. The pair married in an intimate outdoor celebration in Big Sur, CA, on Aug. 4, 2012. The couple first welcomed their son, Aleph, in June 2011 before the birth of their daughter, Amalia, in February 2017. That year, Portman actually missed the Academy Awards ceremony due to the arrival of her daughter; she was up for a best actress nomination for starring as former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in "Jackie."
Between her acting career and motherhood, Portman has had her hands full. Years after starting her family,...
Portman shares her two children with husband Benjamin Millepied, a dancer, choreographer, and director. The pair married in an intimate outdoor celebration in Big Sur, CA, on Aug. 4, 2012. The couple first welcomed their son, Aleph, in June 2011 before the birth of their daughter, Amalia, in February 2017. That year, Portman actually missed the Academy Awards ceremony due to the arrival of her daughter; she was up for a best actress nomination for starring as former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in "Jackie."
Between her acting career and motherhood, Portman has had her hands full. Years after starting her family,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Alessia Santoro
- Popsugar.com
Paul Mescal makes his debut as a recording artist on the soundtrack for Carmen, which stars the actor and Melissa Barrera in an update of the classic Georges Bizet opera.
In a clip from the Benjamin Millepied-directed film, Mescal delivers the track — one of the original songs co-written by Oscar-nominated composer Nicholas Britell — on acoustic guitar.
“When Benjamin first approached me about Carmen, I remember feeling strongly that I didn’t want to ‘update’ or ‘re-arrange’ any of Bizet’s music. There are already so many incredible adaptations of Carmen,...
In a clip from the Benjamin Millepied-directed film, Mescal delivers the track — one of the original songs co-written by Oscar-nominated composer Nicholas Britell — on acoustic guitar.
“When Benjamin first approached me about Carmen, I remember feeling strongly that I didn’t want to ‘update’ or ‘re-arrange’ any of Bizet’s music. There are already so many incredible adaptations of Carmen,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
As written by the legendary French composer Georges Bizet, the 19th-century opera “Carmen” has a classic femme fatale at its heart: a fiery, free-spirited and seductive woman headed for her inevitable demise through the downfall of a former lover. So take it with a grain of salt upon hearing the title “Carmen,” in this case a beautiful, dreamlike and defiantly experimental film directed by Benjamin Millepied.
Yes, the tragedy, beauty, love, and passion that define Bizet’s exquisite late Romantic-era masterpiece are all in here in Millepied’s directorial debut. But Millepied’s runaway Carmen, as imagined by writers Loïc Barrere, Alexander Dinelaris and Lisa Loomer, is not so much a doomed temptress archetype as a freedom-hungry firebrand in search of her voice and identity.
In that regard, it would be unfair to claim that Millepied’s “Carmen” is an adaptation of Bizet’s timeless story. In fact, the director...
Yes, the tragedy, beauty, love, and passion that define Bizet’s exquisite late Romantic-era masterpiece are all in here in Millepied’s directorial debut. But Millepied’s runaway Carmen, as imagined by writers Loïc Barrere, Alexander Dinelaris and Lisa Loomer, is not so much a doomed temptress archetype as a freedom-hungry firebrand in search of her voice and identity.
In that regard, it would be unfair to claim that Millepied’s “Carmen” is an adaptation of Bizet’s timeless story. In fact, the director...
- 4/21/2023
- by Tomris Laffly
- The Wrap
Paul Mescal’s roles leave an impact, with the movies he chooses reflecting a daring artistic sensibility. He delivered an iconic needle drop moment while “Under Pressure” in “Aftersun,” but the Oscar nominee is now turning into a musician himself.
Mescal stars in dance-infused film “Carmen,” and released a music video featuring original song “Slip Away.” Nicholas Britell of “Succession” fame composes the original songs, with Mescal’s co-stars Melissa Barrera, The D.O.C., and Rossy de Palma lending their voices to various tracks.
“Carmen” follows a woman (Barrera) who is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. Carmen survives a terrifying and dangerous illegal border crossing into the U.S., only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard who cold-bloodedly murders two other immigrants in her group. When the border guard and his patrol partner, Aidan (Mescal), a Marine with Ptsd,...
Mescal stars in dance-infused film “Carmen,” and released a music video featuring original song “Slip Away.” Nicholas Britell of “Succession” fame composes the original songs, with Mescal’s co-stars Melissa Barrera, The D.O.C., and Rossy de Palma lending their voices to various tracks.
“Carmen” follows a woman (Barrera) who is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. Carmen survives a terrifying and dangerous illegal border crossing into the U.S., only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard who cold-bloodedly murders two other immigrants in her group. When the border guard and his patrol partner, Aidan (Mescal), a Marine with Ptsd,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Carmen” didn’t begin life as an opera: French Romantic writer Prosper Mérimée conceived this tale of Spanish passion and tragic jealousy in 1845, thirty years before his compatriot Georges Bizet brought it into its best-known, aria-rich form. But it’s a story that thrives on operatic delivery, hinging on emotions so large and loud they beg to be sung at the top of one’s lungs. That makes it the opera that filmmakers can’t leave alone, even as they tend to switch out the music: Its screen interpretations range from Otto Preminger’s Broadway-rooted “Carmen Jones” to Jean-Luc Godard’s daring, Beethoven-infused “First Name: Carmen” to Robert Townsend’s Beyoncé-starring “Carmen: A Hip-Hopera.” With the plainly titled “Carmen,” ballet star and first-time feature director Benjamin Millepied joins that club, mostly eschewing song in an attempt to conjure the material’s intensity through dance. He is only intermittently successful.
- 4/21/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Opera lovers flock to performances in order to be thrilled, aroused, overjoyed, moved to tears. Ditto disciples of dance, musical-theater fanatics, and — the worst, most masochistic, and unrepentant art-rush addicts of them all — moviegoers. Georges Bizet’s Carmen shocked audiences when it premiered in 1875 in Paris; eventually, his story of a Spanish soldier and a Roma traveler would become a staple of repertory companies and one of the best-known operas of all time. (Hum the opening notes of this, and at least one person will break into their best Beverly Sills impression.
- 4/19/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Chemistry is important on and off the black-and-white pages of a screenplay with a romantic story at its core. Benjamin Millepied extracts every ounce of it from the paper and fills every inch of the screen with it in his feature film debut. Carmen is deeply felt, but it’s a tad too narratively lacking to carry those feelings for very long after the credits are finished rolling.
‘Carmen’ re-imagines a classic opera L-r: Melissa Barrera as Carmen and Paul Mescal as Aidan | Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) searches for freedom in a re-imagining of Loïc Barrère’s opera. She must flee from the Mexican desert that she’s accustomed to and search out her mother’s longtime friend for help. However, Carmen encounters the U.S. Border Patrol once she crosses into Texas, who are searching for anybody to unleash their violent hatred upon.
Along the way, she...
‘Carmen’ re-imagines a classic opera L-r: Melissa Barrera as Carmen and Paul Mescal as Aidan | Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) searches for freedom in a re-imagining of Loïc Barrère’s opera. She must flee from the Mexican desert that she’s accustomed to and search out her mother’s longtime friend for help. However, Carmen encounters the U.S. Border Patrol once she crosses into Texas, who are searching for anybody to unleash their violent hatred upon.
Along the way, she...
- 4/18/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bizet's "Carmen," the classic opera about a naïve soldier who falls for the titular Carmen (it doesn't end happily) is one of the most widely known of all time. French choreographer-turned-director Benjamin Millepied's new take on it, in his directorial debut, is a modernized and almost complete reimagining of the material. It is far less of an adaptation than it is an impressionistic, and often beautiful, "Carmen"-inspired outing, one set in a North American context and full of youth and vigor. If you want passionate dance and thematic modernity, and you're none too keen on surplus or even necessary dialogue, this is the "Carmen" for you.
It's interesting, because in many ways "Carmen" is doing something that's been widely advocated and rarely truly practiced. Hitchcock famously advocated filmmakers rely mostly on visual storytelling, emphasizing to Truffaut that a screenplay should, whenever possible, "rely more on the visual than the dialogue.
It's interesting, because in many ways "Carmen" is doing something that's been widely advocated and rarely truly practiced. Hitchcock famously advocated filmmakers rely mostly on visual storytelling, emphasizing to Truffaut that a screenplay should, whenever possible, "rely more on the visual than the dialogue.
- 4/17/2023
- by Jeff Ewing
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Following the success of the recent Scream films, Melissa Barrera is looking to reteam with some familiar faces as sources tell Deadline Barrera is set to join Radio Silence’s Untitled Monster Thriller at Universal.
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, who directed the recent Scream pics she starred in, will helm the project with Scream producer Chad Villella serving as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. The script was written by Stephen Shields, with revisions by Guy Busick.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the huge success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and Radio Silence’s Villella executive produced. Co-written by Project X’s Vanderbilt, the film set a franchise record opening at the global box office and grossed $67.1 million globally. The teams also...
Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, who directed the recent Scream pics she starred in, will helm the project with Scream producer Chad Villella serving as producer alongside William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and James Vanderbilt at Project X Entertainment. The script was written by Stephen Shields, with revisions by Guy Busick.
Tripp Vinson will produce as well with Radio Silence and Project X, who are recently coming off the huge success of Scream VI that Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directed, Project X produced and Radio Silence’s Villella executive produced. Co-written by Project X’s Vanderbilt, the film set a franchise record opening at the global box office and grossed $67.1 million globally. The teams also...
- 4/13/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Natalie Portman is shining a light on Angel City Football Club in “Angel City”.
HBO announced their new documentary on Thursday, which will tell the inspirational story of Angel City Football Club’s first season in The National Women’s Soccer League.
“Sometimes you dream impossible dreams and you let them go away and you’re kinda like, ‘Oh, that’s silly.’ But then sometimes someone you love and respect goes, ‘No, that’s a good idea. Keep going,” Portman narrates in the opening of the official teaser.
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The docuseries will go behind the scenes of the Los Angeles-based professional women’s soccer team’s rise to glory in their first season in 2022. The club was founded and led by an all-female team, with Portman at the head.
The original three-part documentary series will...
HBO announced their new documentary on Thursday, which will tell the inspirational story of Angel City Football Club’s first season in The National Women’s Soccer League.
“Sometimes you dream impossible dreams and you let them go away and you’re kinda like, ‘Oh, that’s silly.’ But then sometimes someone you love and respect goes, ‘No, that’s a good idea. Keep going,” Portman narrates in the opening of the official teaser.
Read More: Natalie Portman Series ‘Lady In The Lake’ Temporarily Shuts Down After Threats Against Crew
The docuseries will go behind the scenes of the Los Angeles-based professional women’s soccer team’s rise to glory in their first season in 2022. The club was founded and led by an all-female team, with Portman at the head.
The original three-part documentary series will...
- 3/23/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
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