EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman looks stunning while modeling plunging red gown for dreamy Dior beach shoot in Spain... amid 'marriage woes'
Natalie Portman looked stunning during a shoot on the beach in Spain on Wednesday.
The Oscar-winning actress, 42, modeled a sheer, flowing red dress with a plunging neckline as she frolicked barefoot in the sand while shooting a new campaign for Dior.
While surrounded by production crew and filming, the Black Swan star — who looked downcast as she stepped out without her wedding in Paris two days before — ran along the shore.
At one point, Portman had jumped into the water for the shoot and emerged to wrap herself up in a white robe.
For the shoot, she looked radiant as she rocked a minimal makeup look and messy beach waves.
Mesmerizing: Natalie Portman looked stunning during a shoot on the beach in Spain on Wednesday
Campaign model: For the shoot, she looked radiant as she rocked a minimal makeup look and messy beach waves
During the shoot, she was seen beaming widely as she ran along the beach and splashed around in the water.
Amid her busy schedule, Portman has been facing problems in her 11-year marriage to Benjamin Millepied due to cheating allegations.
Last month, it was reported that the French producer, 46, had an alleged affair with climate change activist Camille Étienne and, as a result, the pair are speculated to be headed for separation.
Since then, both Portman and Millepied have been spotted without their wedding rings as they continue to co-parent their two children.
The longtime couple share son Aleph, 12, and daughter Amalia, six.
Earlier this month, they reunited in the French capital and were spotted taking a stroll with their two kids.
The pair looked tense but appeared to be putting on a united front amid swirling rumors about their marriage woes.
Back in June, a French outlet called Voici shared an explosive report that claimed Benjamin had an affair with a 25-year-old climate activist named Camille Étienne.
Frolicking on the beach: While surrounded by production crew and filming, the Black Swan star — who looked downcast as she stepped out without her wedding in Paris two days before — ran along the shore
Making a splash: At one point, Portman had jumped into the water for the shoot
Beaming: She splashed around joyously in the water. Throughout the shoot, she looked ethereal as she beamed and played around on the beach
Mid-shoot: The star appeared to be waiting for her next cue while standing in the water
Toes in the sand: Portman stood barefoot on the shore and held up her stunning sheer dress
Stunning scene: At one point, she was waist-deep in the water and turned back dramatically. After getting the shot, she turned around smiling proudly
People reported at the time that his romance with Étienne was 'short-lived' and is now 'over'.
A source also told the outlet that Millepied was 'doing all he could' to get 'Natalie to forgive him and keep their family together'.
The insider also revealed: '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.'
The source also said that Portman is continuing to be 'incredibly private' as she 'has no intention of playing this out in the media'.
'Her biggest priority is protecting her children and their privacy,' she added.
The pair first met on set of Black Swan in 2019 and immediately Portman knew he was 'the person' for her.
Millepied was recruited to choreograph the film and train Portman to dance ballet.
By the time filming wrapped, the pair had fallen in love and started dating.
Enjoying herself: At a different time, she was spotted having fun with the production crew during another action shot
Getting ready: Later, they went back to the water to film another take. She looked to be getting ready before running back into the water
Strolling in the sand: She was also seen strolling through the sand with the production team at her side
Elegant: During the shoot, she modeled just the elegant dress and nothing else to showcase her natural beauty
Quick touch-up: After getting out of the water, she quickly fixed her now-dripping wet hair.
Keeping busy: She looked hard at work and keeping busy amid her marriage woes
Another shot: She was seen walking back to the water still in the now-wet dress multiple times to film the scene again
From the back: The beautiful designer dress clung to her figure
Running: She was seen sprinting to the water, at one point, with her hair and dress flowing wildly behind her
Wrapped up: After shooting in the water, she emerged and bundled up in a white robe
A year later, Portman and Millepied had gotten engaged and were also expecting their first child together.
They welcomed their first child — son Aleph — in 2011. Shortly after, they tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in California.
Six years later, they welcomed their daughter Amalia.
Their relationship plunged into despair when news broke of his alleged extramarital affair.
