Natalie Portman is ready for her next big role: mom of three! The “May December” star has officially announced that she is pregnant and expecting her third child, her first with partner and French music producer Tanguy Destable.
The news, which first broke via Harper’s Bazaar, has quickly sent social media into a frenzy as fans rush to congratulate the -year-old actress on her growing family. Portman, who is already a mother to two children from her previous marriage to choreographer Benjamin Millepied, shared that she is feeling “very grateful” for this new chapter.
A Joyous Miracle
For Portman, the pregnancy is anything but ordinary. The actress was candid about the emotional weight of the journey, acknowledging that the path to motherhood isn’t always easy for everyone.
“I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant,” Portman told the publication. “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.”
She continued by emphasizing how much she appreciates the timing of this news, calling the experience “such a beautiful, joyous thing” and a “miracle.”
“It’s also not an easy thing,” she added. “And so I know how lucky it is. I’m very aware, and I’m very grateful. I have deep appreciation and gratitude.”
Life in Paris and Staying Strong
Currently based in the City of Light, Portman is embracing the French approach to motherhood. She even shared a lighthearted observation about the differences between prenatal care in the U.S. versus her current home.
“In France, they consider full-term to be weeks rather than ,” she quipped. “So I guess I get an extra week to be pregnant this time around.”
Despite the extra week, the actress isn’t slowing down just yet. She revealed that she actually has “more energy” than she originally anticipated. To keep her strength up, she has been sticking to a dedicated fitness routine involving swimming and Gyrotonics.
Fans React Online
As soon as the news hit the internet, platforms like X and Instagram were flooded with well-wishes. Fans have been quick to point out how glowing the actress looks, with many praising her sensitive approach to discussing fertility.
“Natalie Portman’s comments on pregnancy being a privilege are so thoughtful,” one fan wrote on X. “She’s always so classsy and grounded.”
Another user on TikTok commented, “A French baby for Natalie! She seems so happy with Tanguy. Best news of the day.”
What’s Next for Natalie?
While she prepares for the new arrival, Portman has been busy behind the scenes. She recently wrapped two major projects with her production company, MountainA.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see her back on screen. She is set to star as a high-strung art dealer in the absurdist comedy “The Gallerist” later this year. Looking further ahead, she’ll lead the Netflix romantic comedy “Good Sex,” written and directed by Lena Dunham, which is slated for a release alongside a star-studded cast including Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, and Rashida Jones.
For now, however, it seems the star is content to focus on her health and her family. With a new baby on the way and a partner like Tanguy Destable by her side, the “Black Swan” actress is clearly entering a season of pure bliss.
