Natalie Portman Announces Pregnancy with Third Child
Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman has revealed she is expecting her third child, marking her first pregnancy with partner Tanguy Destable. The 44-year-old star confirmed the exciting news during a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, expressing both gratitude and excitement about this new chapter in her life.
Public Appearance Sparks Speculation
News of Portman's pregnancy comes just days after paparazzi spotted the actress out and about, with what appeared to be a baby bump visible beneath her clothing choices. The 'Black Swan' star was photographed wearing large jackets and thick woollen sweaters that seemed to shield her growing belly from public view. These sightings fueled speculation among fans and media outlets before the official confirmation.
Family Background and Previous Relationships
Portman is already a mother to two children from her previous marriage to director-choreographer Benjamin Millepied. She shares 14-year-old son Aleph and 9-year-old daughter Amalia with her ex-husband. The actress finalized her divorce from Millepied approximately one year ago, making this pregnancy announcement particularly significant in her personal timeline.
Her relationship with French actor Tanguy Destable was first confirmed in March 2025, after French publication Voici reported the couple's romantic involvement. The pair have maintained a relatively private relationship since then, with Portman carefully managing public exposure of her personal life.
Balancing Motherhood and Career
While Portman has largely kept her children out of the public spotlight, she has occasionally discussed how motherhood influences her professional decisions. In a June 2022 interview with Variety, the 'Thor: Love and Thunder' star revealed that her children actually encouraged her to take on the role of Mighty Thor in the Marvel film.
"I feel like it's the phase of my career where I'm really trying to just impress my kids," Portman explained during the conversation, highlighting how family considerations now play a significant role in her career choices.
Commitment to Privacy
In a separate discussion with Jenna Ortega for Interview Magazine, Portman emphasized her deliberate efforts to maintain her children's privacy despite her public profile. "I'm not a particularly private person in real life - I'll tell you anything - but in public, it was so clear early on that if you tell people how private you are, your privacy gets respected a lot more," the actress explained.
She continued: "I set up a little bit of a barrier to be like, 'I'm not going to do photo shoots with my kids.'" This approach has allowed Portman to navigate Hollywood fame while protecting her family from excessive media attention.
Professional Projects Continue
Despite her pregnancy, Portman remains active in her professional career. The actress is set to appear in the 2026 dark comedy 'The Gallerist' and is also starring in and producing the thriller 'Photograph 51.' These projects demonstrate her continued commitment to diverse and challenging roles even as she expands her family.
Portman has not yet shared specific details about her pregnancy timeline or expected due date, maintaining her characteristic discretion about personal matters. However, her confirmation to Harper's Bazaar makes clear that both she and Destable are "very excited" about this new addition to their family.
The actress expressed profound appreciation for this development in her life, telling the publication: "I'm just very grateful. I know it's such a privilege and a miracle." This sentiment reflects Portman's awareness of both the challenges and blessings that come with pregnancy later in life.
