VIDEO : 'Black Swan' Choreographer Benjamin Millepied Exits Parisian Stage

French choreographer Benjamin Millepied said on Thursday he was stepping down as director of dance at the Paris Opera. He had spent little more than a year in the role, and cited personal reasons for his resignation. The 38-year old is married to Hollywood actress Natalie Portman and collaborated with her on the 2010 ballet drama "Black Swan." He will be replaced by former ballerina Aurelie Dupont.