Claims have been swirling that Natalie Portman has recently split from her husband of 11 years Benjamin Millepied.
And the Hollywood star cut a lonely figure on Wednesday night as she watched the Matildas semi final loss at the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sydney’s Accor Stadium without her man by her side.
Portman’s downcast appearance was a far cry from her cheerful disposition when she and Benjamin watched the South Sydney Rabbitohs play at the same venue in 2021.
On Wednesday, the Black Swan actress, 42, appeared sombre as she watched the thrilling game against England next to American tennis legend Billie Jean King.
Portman wore a Matildas beanie for the outing, and braced herself against Sydney’s chilly weather in a heavy jacket worn over a long sleeved shirt and jeans.
Claims have been swirling that Natalie Portman (pictured Wednesday) has recently split from her husband of 11 years Benjamin Millepied
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull sat in front of Portman during the game.
Earlier this month, Us Weekly claimed that she and her husband have separated after they attempted to repair their relationship following claims he had been unfaithful.
DailyMail.com have contacted representatives for the couple who have so far not been unavailable for comment.
![Portman's downcast appearance was a far cry from her cheerful disposition when she and Benjamin [2R] watched the South Sydney Rabbitohs play at the same venue in 2021 (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74405055-0-Portman_s_downcast_appearance_was_a_far_cry_from_her_cheerful_di-m-32_1692229748069.jpg)
Portman’s downcast appearance was a far cry from her cheerful disposition when she and Benjamin [2R] watched the South Sydney Rabbitohs play at the same venue in 2021 (pictured)
![The Hollywood star cut a lonely figure on Wednesday night as she watched the Matildas semi final loss at the FIFA Women's World Cup at Sydney's Accor Stadium without her man by her side](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404967-0-image-a-24_1692229619173.jpg)
The Hollywood star cut a lonely figure on Wednesday night as she watched the Matildas semi final loss at the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sydney’s Accor Stadium without her man by her side
![On Wednesday, the Black Swan actress, 42, appeared sombre as she watched the thrilling game against England next to American tennis legend Billie Jean King](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404977-0-image-m-14_1692229454257.jpg)
On Wednesday, the Black Swan actress, 42, appeared sombre as she watched the thrilling game against England next to American tennis legend Billie Jean King
However, a source close to the actress tells DailyMail that the reports of separation are just ‘rumours’ and ‘speculation’ and there has been no firm decision made.
‘After news of his affair came out, they’ve been trying to work on their marriage but are currently on the outs,’ a source told Us Weekly.
Millepied, 46, who has been married to Portman for 11 years, is said to have had an affair with a 25-year-old woman.
![Portman wore a Matildas beanie for the outing, and braced herself against Sydney's chilly weather in a heavy jacket worn over a long sleeved shirt and jeans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404989-0-image-a-15_1692229470765.jpg)
Portman wore a Matildas beanie for the outing, and braced herself against Sydney’s chilly weather in a heavy jacket worn over a long sleeved shirt and jeans
![Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull [bottom right] sat in front of Portman during the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404973-0-Former_Australian_Prime_Minister_Malcolm_Turnbull_front_row_righ-a-33_1692229870268.jpg)
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull [bottom right] sat in front of Portman during the game
In June, Portman and Millepied’s marriage was the subject of an article in the French publication, Voici, which claimed the French dancer and choreographer had an affair with the younger woman – a climate activist named Camille Étienne.
However, People reported that an insider claimed the alleged affair with Étienne was ‘short-lived’ and is now ‘over.’
She was seen wearing her wedding ring shortly after the infidelity news broke, but has been seen without the ring in recent outings.
![Earlier this month, Us Weekly claimed that she and her husband have separated after they attempted to repair their relationship following claims he had been unfaithful](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404987-0-image-a-18_1692229554764.jpg)
Earlier this month, Us Weekly claimed that she and her husband have separated after they attempted to repair their relationship following claims he had been unfaithful
![A source close to the actress tells DailyMail that the reports of separation are just 'rumours' and 'speculation' and there has been no firm decision made](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404971-0-image-m-20_1692229573746.jpg)
A source close to the actress tells DailyMail that the reports of separation are just ‘rumours’ and ‘speculation’ and there has been no firm decision made
![Millepied, 46, who has been married to Portman for 11 years, is said to have had an affair with a 25-year-old woman](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404965-0-image-a-25_1692229635030.jpg)
Millepied, 46, who has been married to Portman for 11 years, is said to have had an affair with a 25-year-old woman
![In June, Portman and Millepied's marriage was the subject of an article in the French publication, Voici, which claimed the French dancer and choreographer had an affair with the younger woman - a climate activist named Camille Étienne](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404975-0-image-a-21_1692229591606.jpg)
In June, Portman and Millepied’s marriage was the subject of an article in the French publication, Voici, which claimed the French dancer and choreographer had an affair with the younger woman – a climate activist named Camille Étienne
According to Page Six, Portman learned of her husband’s cheating in early March, and that the couple had separated last year but were able to work through their relationship problems.
After this alleged transgression, they had been taking steps to do what they could to save the marriage.
A source previously confirmed to DailyMail.com that the couple were still together after the affair claims emerged.
![However, People reported that an insider claimed the alleged affair with Étienne was 'short-lived' and is now 'over.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404963-0-image-a-26_1692229642799.jpg)
However, People reported that an insider claimed the alleged affair with Étienne was ‘short-lived’ and is now ‘over.’
![She was seen wearing her wedding ring shortly after the infidelity news broke, but has been seen without the ring in recent outings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404985-0-image-m-28_1692229661843.jpg)
She was seen wearing her wedding ring shortly after the infidelity news broke, but has been seen without the ring in recent outings
![According to Page Six, Portman learned of her husband's cheating in early March, and that the couple had separated last year but were able to work through their relationship problems](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404983-0-image-a-29_1692229676696.jpg)
According to Page Six, Portman learned of her husband’s cheating in early March, and that the couple had separated last year but were able to work through their relationship problems
![After this alleged transgression, they had been taking steps to do what they could to save the marriage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404979-0-image-a-30_1692229684206.jpg)
After this alleged transgression, they had been taking steps to do what they could to save the marriage
‘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,’ a source revealed to People.
‘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.’
Portman, a native of Jerusalem, Israel, and Millepied, who’s from Bordeaux, France, share two children together: son Aleph,12, and daughter Amalia, six.
!['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,' a source revealed to People](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/17/00/74404969-0-image-a-31_1692229689823.jpg)
‘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,’ a source revealed to People
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