Natalie Portman has spoken publicly for the first time about welcoming her third child, her first with partner Tanguy Destable.
The 45-year-old actress revealed that the arrival of the baby has filled her life with wonder and joy, while prompting her to reflect on how quickly her two older children have grown up.
Speaking in an interview with Harper's Bazaar published on Monday, October 26, Portman explained that she could hardly believe the speed at which her 15-year-old son, Aleph, and her nine-year-old daughter, Amalia, had matured.
Portman shares both Aleph and Amalia with her former husband, the French choreographer Benjamin Millepied. She explained that welcoming a newborn had reminded her of how recently her older children were tiny, fresh creatures themselves, marveling at how rapidly they developed into incredible individuals with their own distinct personalities, humor, and ideas.
The actress noted that bringing another little human into the world had renewed her sense of wonder, though she chose not to disclose further details regarding the infant, keeping the baby's name, sex, and exact date of birth private.
Reflections on motherhood and family life
Portman first announced her pregnancy in April, sharing her anticipation in an earlier conversation with Harper's Bazaar. At that time, she described the arrival of another child as both a privilege and a miracle, expressing deep gratitude as she prepared to expand her family.
She explained during that earlier discussion that she felt a particular sense of calm this time. Portman said that gaining greater self-knowledge had helped her understand whom she wanted to spend time with and what kind of energy she wished to maintain around her, adding that this clarity made the day-to-day experience peaceful and beautiful.
Her latest comments quickly resonated across the entertainment industry. The American outlet Page Six highlighted her remarks on Monday, October 26, noting that the actress had broken her silence on welcoming her new baby alongside Destable.
Marriage and co-parenting with Benjamin Millepied
Portman welcomed her son Aleph in 2011 and her daughter Amalia in 2017 during her marriage to Millepied. The couple initially met in 2009 during the production of the psychological thriller Black Swan, where Millepied worked as the principal choreographer.
Portman went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film in 2011, and the couple married in an intimate ceremony in California in 2012. After more than a decade together, they separated in 2023, eventually concluding their divorce proceedings.
Millepied is a celebrated figure in the dance world, having served as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet before leading the Paris Opera Ballet as its director of dance. Since their split, Portman and Millepied have continued to work together to co-parent Aleph and Amalia, maintaining a shared commitment to their children's upbringing.
New relationship with Tanguy Destable
The arrival of the new baby represents Portman's first child with Destable. Destable is a French musician, composer, and electronic music producer who has performed and released music under the stage name Tepr, earning recognition through his work with the electro-pop group Yelle and through independent electronic compositions.
Portman, who achieved global recognition as a child actor in the 1994 film Leon: The Professional, has maintained an acclaimed screen career spanning more than three decades. Her credits include starring roles as Padme Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, an Oscar-nominated turn in Jackie, and leading performances in Thor: Love and Thunder and May December.
Throughout her career, the Harvard-educated actress has maintained a careful boundary between her professional projects and her private life. While the arrival of her third child has delighted fans worldwide, Portman has made clear that she intends to keep specific details surrounding the baby protected from public scrutiny.
