Benjamin Millepied

Benjamin Millepied is an outstanding French choreographer and dancer.

Early Accomplishments

Benjamin has been immersed in the dance world right from when he was a young lad as his mother was a ballet dancer. This led him to begin taking classes at the age of 8.

Best Known For

Over the years, Benjamin has attained much recognition for starting up the LA Dance Project, which he eventually was the head of for a period of 3 years.

He has also been a dance director at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Sexual Orientation

Benjamin is straight. Prior to his marriage, none of his previous partners are known.

Family

Benjamin's parents are Catherine Flori and Denys Millepied. He has 2 elder brothers.

There was an addition into his family in 2012 as he tied the knot with the producer and actress Natalie Portman. Currently, the couple have 2 children named Aleph and Amalia.

Religion

Prior to his marriage, Benjamin kept his beliefs private. However, getting married to a very dedicated Jew seems to have rubbed off on him as he now considers Israel his home as well and was once considering converting to Judaism.

Worth To Know

Benjamin used to dance in the New York City Ballet group.

Benjamin's most recent stage performance occurred in 2012 at the Metropolitan Opera where he danced in the production called Khovanshchina.

In the early years of his career, Benjamin has a rare opportunity to be mentored by the legendary dancer Jerome Robbins.

In the horror film Black Swan, he played the role of a dancer.