Natalie Portman Announces She Is Pregnant With Her Third Child
"Tanguy and I are very excited. I'm just very grateful. I know it's such a privilege and a miracle."
Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman, 44, has announced she is expecting her third child. The child is her first with partner Tanguy Destable, a French music producer known professionally as Tepr. Portman made the announcement in an interview with Harper's Bazaar.
Existing Children
Portman has two children from her previous marriage to choreographer Benjamin Millepied:
- Aleph, age 14 (son)
- Amalia, age 9 (daughter)
Key Statements from Portman
In the interview, Portman shared several reflections on her pregnancy:
"I have more energy than I thought I might."
She also acknowledged the complexity of the experience:
"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."
On Timing: Portman noted that in France, full-term pregnancy is considered 41 weeks rather than 40 weeks.
On Advice: She stated she is not heavily engaging with social media advice for new mothers:
"I think maybe just having done it twice before... I feel like if you're just present and loving, that's the best thing possible."
On Cravings: She reported having no unusual pregnancy cravings, only a preference for fruit such as pineapple and melon.
Location and Wellness
Portman stated she is based in Paris and is enjoying the spring weather during her pregnancy. She reported dedicating time to swimming and Gyrotonics.
Personal Background
Portman credited her father, a fertility doctor, for giving her perspective on pregnancy.
Upcoming Professional Projects
Portman has two upcoming projects with her production company, MountainA:
- "The Gallerist": A comedy film set for release in late 2026.
- "Good Sex": A Netflix romantic comedy written and directed by Lena Dunham, set for early 2027 release. Other cast members include Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, and Rashida Jones.
Portman is also the new face of Tiffany & Co. and has a longstanding relationship with Dior.