Natalie Portman Announces Pregnancy with Third Child: A New Chapter of Gratitude and Joy
Natalie Portman, 44, has revealed that she is expecting her third child, marking a joyous new chapter in her life. The actress, who shared the news with Harper’s Bazaar, expressed her gratitude, stating, “Tanguy and I are very excited. I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle.”
The baby will be Portman’s first with her French partner, Tanguy Destable, 45, a music producer. The couple, who have been together since March of last year, have embraced their expanding family with open hearts.
Portman, whose father is a fertility doctor, reflected on the challenging reality many face with conception, noting, “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, and I want to be respectful around that as well.” Her empathy for others’ struggles with fertility highlights her deep appreciation for this miracle.
Despite having two children from her previous marriage to choreographer Benjamin Millepied—Aleph, 14, and Amalia, 9—Portman shares that the new pregnancy feels particularly special. The couple’s split in 2023 and their divorce finalized in 2024 has not overshadowed Portman’s ability to embrace a fresh start.
Portman, who has lived in Paris with Destable, has praised the privacy and peace that the city offers. She has managed to keep a low profile despite her public life, last appearing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January, where she posed alongside Jenna Ortega and Charli XCX. During the event, she was seen with a subtle baby bump beneath her double-breasted coat.
Portman admitted, “There is a gratitude that when you’re young, you don’t necessarily grasp. And there’s a calm and knowing myself: who I want to spend time with, what kind of energy I want around me that makes the experience so beautiful every day.” As she prepares for the arrival of her third child, Portman is savoring every moment of this precious time, acknowledging that it may be her last pregnancy.
Staying active during her pregnancy, Portman continues to swim and practice gyrotonics, “keeping strong” while spending quality time with her children. “I have more energy than I thought I might,” she shared.
The actress, who has always kept her children away from the public eye, shared her thoughts on privacy, explaining, “If you tell people how private you are, your privacy gets respected a lot more.” She has made it clear that she prefers not to participate in photo shoots with her children, maintaining a barrier to protect their lives from the spotlight.
As Natalie Portman embarks on this new chapter, she remains deeply grateful for the life she’s building with Tanguy and the joy of her growing family.
