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Reese Witherspoon has been a steadfast and reliable source of support after Natalie Portman’s divorce from Benjamin Millepied.
Natalie’s split from Benjamin came after his infidelity made headlines in May 2023. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
When life throws curveballs, it’s comforting to know that you can lean on friends who understand exactly what you’re going through. For Natalie Portman, that friend has been none other than Reese Witherspoon, who has proven to be a steadfast and reliable source of support following Natalie’s divorce from Benjamin Millepied. A source close to the duo revealed that Reese has been there for Natalie in ways that go beyond just words of comfort. “It’s been a weird coincidence that their marriages fell apart basically during the same time period,” the insider shared.
“Reese is one of the people who stepped up to be supportive of Natalie behind the scenes, helping her navigate some uncharted waters,” the source continued while speaking to Life & Style magazine.
“Reese has been someone putting in work to coax Natalie out of her shell a little bit, just because they have so much in common,” said the insider, who talked about Reese’s dedication to lifting Natalie’s spirits and helping her embrace new aspects of her life. One such example is Reese’s encouragement for Natalie to share her love for reading on social media. “Natalie would not be recommending books on social media without Reese’s encouragement and the example of Reese’s own super-successful book club,” explained a source close to them.
Natalie’s split from Benjamin came after his infidelity made headlines in May 2023, while Reese’s marriage to Jim Toth ended around the same time, in March 2023, after 11 years together. “There’s reams of common ground between Reese and Natalie beyond just their divorces,” the insider added.
From their childhood stardom to their roles as devoted mothers, these two share plenty of life experiences. “They both are super-involved moms and they are both incredibly close to their extended families outside of show business,” the source revealed. “I believe these two would be even closer friends if they were just suburban housewives and didn’t have these hot, long-lasting careers,” a confidante noted, highlighting how much their shared lives bring them together.
On top of their personal connection, Reese has also had an impact on Natalie’s professional journey. “Natalie recently got back into producing after a long hiatus and you can chalk that up, at least in part, to the incredible run Reese has had since Big Little Lies. Reese has shown Natalie a way forward in this business that has made a real difference for her,” the source shared.
