The Other Woman

Emilia Greenleaf is a sharp law school graduate who finds herself drawn to her married boss, Jack Woolf. Their affair becomes a complicated marriage when Emilia agrees to join Jack's life and step into the role of wife and stepmother. Early on, she envisions a fresh start, but tragedy strikes when her infant daughter dies, and grief reshapes every corner of her world. Portman brings a quiet intensity to Emilia as she threads a fragile bond with Jack and his son, while wrestling with loyalty, trust, and the boundaries of a new family. Mindy, Jack's ex wife, looms with jealousy and judgment, complicating Emilia's attempts to belong.

Don Roos directed this dramatic adaptation of Ayelet Waldman's novel Love and Other Impossible Pursuits, released in 2010. The cast includes Natalie Portman, Scott Cohen, Charlie Tahan, Lauren Ambrose, and Lisa Kudrow.

Critics noted a somber, restrained tone and a focus on grief, motherhood, and the pressures of blended families. The film narrows its lens to Emilia's inner resolve as she seeks legitimacy within a fractured household while confronting memory, betrayal, and personal doubt.