The professional and personal partnership between Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied has long been a fixture of international red carpets, characterized by a blend of classic Parisian tailoring and modern Hollywood elegance.
Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman in a sheer red gown, and Benjamin Millepied in a suit with Nike sneakers
At the 2018 L.A. Dance Project’s Gala, held at Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles on October 20, the couple showcased this aesthetic alongside guests like Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe.
👠 Explore More Celeb Style Moments from the 2018 L.A. Dance Project’s Gala:
- 📏 Remember Ava Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon both choosing black ensembles—Ava in Christian Louboutin “Louloudancing” platform sandals and Reese in Dundas plus ankle-strap pumps—at the 2018 Gala.
- 🌟 Check out America Ferrera’s look—she paired a black Zara tuxedo with Malone Souliers Robyn 100 black satin pumps (and later swapped for plastic clear-style heels) at the same occasion.
- 💃 While not 2018, you can also see Natalie Portman & Rashida Jones owning the 2017 Gala with black Dior ankle-strap heels and bold earrings—continuing the chic tradition.
Portman and Millepied first collaborated on the set of the 2010 film Black Swan, where Millepied served as the lead choreographer.
Since that production, their public appearances have often served as a study in high-fashion coordination, frequently featuring custom pieces from the House of Dior.
Ava Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, and Benjamin Millepied pose together at the 2018 L.A. Dance Project Gala at Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles on October 20, 2018 (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / IPA / KIKA / WENN / Apega / Ivan Nikolov)
“So many people helped me prepare for this role,” she said then, including her “beautiful love” in her list of acknowledgments. “Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the film and has now given me my most important role in my life,” she gushed. At the time, she was pregnant with their son, Aleph Portman-Millepied.
After meeting Natalie on the set of Black Swan, Benjamin Millepied dumped his longtime live-in girlfriend, dancer Isabella Boylston. At the time, they were living in an apartment in NYC’s East Village.
Dancer Isabella Boylston, known as Benjamin Millepied’s former partner, poses in a unique Valentino Spring 2017 tiered dress featuring various shades of pink and brown with intricate details at the premiere of Red Sparrow at Lincoln Center in New York City on February 26, 2018
Years before their recent appearances, Natalie and Benjamin made headlines with their elegant presence at one of fashion’s most prestigious global stages — the Cannes Film Festival.
Red Carpet Royalty: Natalie Portman Glows in Dior at Cannes 2015 with Benjamin Millepied
In May 2015, the couple joined Lupita Nyong’o in gracing the opening ceremony and the premiere of La Tête Haute (Standing Tall) at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Close-up of Natalie Portman, looking elegant in a red strapless gown and prominent, long De Grisogono diamond drop earrings
If Lupita gave us our princess moment, Natalie brought the old Hollywood glamour.
Natalie Portman graces the red carpet in a stunning red gown at the opening ceremony and premiere of “La Tête Haute” at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 13, 2015
Though predictably in Dior, the American actress was a sight for sore eyes in a red strapless column gown.
Capturing a moment on the red carpet, Natalie Portman attends the Cannes Film Festival with Benjamin Millepied looking on
A notch at the pointed bustline added a bit of an edge, while De Grisogono drop earrings upped the glam factor. Classic waves and neutral-toned makeup kept Natalie’s look clean and elegant.
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman ascend the iconic red stairs at the Cannes Film Festival, with Natalie showcasing her black satin sandals and red gown
While we loved Natalie’s look, we were disappointed that she repeated the black satin sandals she had worn in her last red-carpet appearance.
A close-up captures Benjamin Millepied’s polished black dress shoes and Natalie Portman’s elegant black satin sandals on the vibrant red carpet stairs
It’s not that there’s anything wrong with repeating shoes, but considering this is the Cannes Film Festival, we were hoping for something special. If Lupita got a custom-made Gucci outfit from head to toe, shouldn’t Natalie, as Dior’s brand ambassador, have gotten one, too?
👠 Explore Natalie Portman’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5′2½″ (158.8 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8.5, Natalie often chooses elegant heels from Dior and Jimmy Choo to enhance her petite silhouette.
- 🌟 See Natalie’s 2024 Spirit Awards look featuring a red Balmain rosette mini dress and strappy Jimmy Choo sandals.
- 📍 Check out the strapless Dior mini dress and Jimmy Choo Minny sandals she wore to the Lady in the Lake premiere in New York City.
- 🌱 See how she embraced sustainable style in Rothy’s eco-conscious flats at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon.
- 👗 Revisit her balletcore moment at the May December premiere, where she wore a Schiaparelli tutu dress with Jimmy Choo heels and a bold red pedicure.