Natalie Portman has seemingly confirmed giving birth to another bundle of joy away from the media’s prying eyes.
The Academy Award-winning actress opened up about welcoming her third child, reflecting on the public fascination with pregnancy and motherhood in the United States versus the little scrutiny she experienced in France.
Portman was married to Benjamin Millepied from 2012 to 2024, and she is now in a relationship with Tanguy Destable.
In a recent interview, Portman revealed she has welcomed her third child with her partner Tanguy Destable. The birth follows her 2024 separation from choreographer Millepied after eleven years of marriage, with whom she shares two older children, Aleph and Amalia.
Reflecting on the arrival of her latest addition, Portman declared she was “full of wonder and joy at this magical little human,” while expressing a renewed sense of appreciation for her parenting journey.
“It gives me a whole new attention to my big kids too, as I am reminded of how recently they were these little fresh creations and how quickly they’ve blossomed into incredible humans with their own amazing personalities and senses of humor and ideas,” she told Harper’s Bazaar.
Portman also compared the relentless media tracking she experienced during prior pregnancies in America with the relative privacy she found abroad, now that she lives in France.
“When I was pregnant in New York and L.A., I was followed by 20 men every day,” she recalled. “There’s so much interest in pregnant women in particular. I’d never been bothered more. And here, they know, and I’ve been almost completely left alone.”
Natalie Portman Previously Reflected On Experiencing a ‘Miracle’ Pregnancy
Portman’s statements come months after she announced the news of expecting her third child with Destable.
As reported by The Blast, she emphasized a profound sense of appreciation shaped by both her personal journey and her family background.
As the daughter of a fertility doctor, the Oscar-winning actress noted that she grew up with an awareness of the challenges many face when trying to start a family, making her current experience feel deeply significant.
“I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant. I have so many people I love who’ve had such a hard time with it that I want to be respectful around that as well. It’s such a beautiful, joyous thing, and it’s also not an easy thing,” she said.
Balancing her well-being through swimming and gyrotonics, Portman expressed deep thankfulness for the renewed energy she has experienced during this phase of her life.
The Actress Cultivated A Quiet Parisian Life
Portman also previously opened up about her lifestyle in France. Having relocated to the city during her marriage to former husband Millepied, she chose to remain to prioritize her children’s education and establish independent business ventures following their 2024 divorce.
Insiders noted that her fluency and ease within the local environment made it easy for her to have a “normal Parisian life,” per People Magazine.
It also allowed the Academy Award winner to maintain a sense of normalcy and privacy away from the intense spotlight of American media outlets as she and Destable enjoy their relationship.
The Quiet Finalization Of Natalie Portman’s High-Profile Marriage To Benjamin Millepied
The arrival of Portman’s third child follows a significant chapter of personal restructuring, two years after the quiet conclusion of her marriage to Millepied.
After 11 years of marriage, Portman officially finalized her divorce from Millepied in France following a discreet filing.
While the former couple chose not to publicly address the speculation, sources close to the actress noted that navigating the separation under public scrutiny presented substantial emotional challenges.
Nevertheless, Portman refused to feed the surrounding tabloid cycle during the height of the rumors. Instead, she maintained strict personal privacy.
Natalie Portman Is Reportedly Frustrated Over Speculation Connecting Her to Controversial Novel
While settling into her quiet life abroad and expanding her family, Portman has faced unexpected challenges following public speculation surrounding a high-profile new novel.
According to The Blast, sources alleged that the “Black Swan” star expressed deep frustration over rumors suggesting Rachel Cusk’s novel “Life of M” features a derogatory portrait of her.
Although the author has never confirmed the character’s inspiration, readers drew widespread comparisons between the fictional narrative and the Oscar winner’s career.
However, sources close to Portman firmly rejected any notion that she cooperated with the project or generated publicity around its release.
