Key Takeaways:
• Natalie Portman has reportedly found solace in her long-time friend, Brad Pitt, following her recent divorce.
• Brad Pitt, along with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon, is assisting Portman in reshaping her social circle and stepping back into the dating scene.
• Portman, after experiencing her painful separation, is keen on rebuilding her social life and starting anew, feeling stronger than ever.
• Sources suggest that Portman has coped well with her recent divorce and is proud of the assertive measures she took to minimize the impact on her children.
Brad Pitt Rallies to Help Longtime Friend
Hollywood actress Natalie Portman, known for her roles in films like ‘Black Swan' and ‘May December,' is getting some assistance in navigating life after divorce from Brad Pitt, a close friend of fifteen years. Pitt, who himself is familiar with the highs and lows of divorce, is extending his vast social circle to Portman. This support comes after Portman's recent split with Benjamin Millepied, who she first met on the set of ‘Black Swan' in 2009.
Their romance kindled on that movie set, leading to their engagement in 2010 and subsequent wedding in 2012. However, their marital journey hit the rocks, and they finalized their divorce in February 2023.
New Beginnings for Natalie Portman
An anonymous source close to the situation has revealed to In Touch Weekly that Portman is dealing with the separation in a positive light. The source shares that Portman is “proud of how decisive she was about splitting with Ben [Millepied] and ensuring a less contentious situation for her children.”
The source throws light on Portman's social life during her marriage, explaining she had a tight-knit circle which she is now intent on widening.
Maintaining her focus on rebuilding her social life, the actress is grateful for Pitt stepping in to help at this juncture in her life. She perceives him more as a supportive friend than a work colleague.
Help Beyond the Silver Screen
Although the two friends contemplated a big-screen collaboration for years, right now Portman primarily values Pitt's friendship as she navigates her new path post-divorce. Thanks to the ‘Inglourious Basterds' actor's sober lifestyle and his wide network of successful friends who faced similar circumstances, Pitt is the perfect guide for Portman during her transition into singlehood.
The source mentioned Pitt's girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, as another pillar of support. Being quite laid back, Ines is ready to make the journey more comfortable for Portman.
Emerging Stronger from a Difficult Year
Despite this being a tough period after her divorce was finalized in February 2024, confirmed by PEOPLE, Portman feels stronger than ever. An undisclosed source close to the actress shared that it was her circle of friends that helped her through the tough times, especially compounded by Millepied's reported infidelity.
Portman and Millepied, who share two children, Aleph and Amelia, made their kids' adjustment following the divorce their top priority. With her newfound strength and the support of her friends, Portman looks forward to moving ahead positively in her life, both personally and professionally.
