Natalie Portman Expecting Third Child, Black Swan Actress Calls Pregnancy At 44 'Miracle'

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Portman is a name that needs no introduction. The Academy Award-winning Best Actress has fans across the globe. But she prefers to keep her life private and offers only small glimpses on Instagram. However, she has now shared good news with fans. The Black Swan star is currently expecting a child with French music producer Tanguy Destable. The couple, based in Paris, are elated. This is her third pregnancy. She shares two children with her former husband, choreographer Benjamin Millepied. They have a 14-year-old son, Aleph, and a 9-year-old daughter, Amalia. In an interview, 44-year-old Portman called the pregnancy a miracle and expressed gratitude.

Natalie Portman Expecting Third Child

Sharing the news, Natalie told Harper's Bazaar, "I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle."She also spoke about the difficulties many people face while trying to get pregnant. The actress shared that many people close to her had struggled to conceive. She called herself "lucky" and said that she was very grateful. "I have deep appreciation and gratitude."

Currently, she is enjoying her pregnancy in Paris, where she has spent several years on and off with Tanguy. She added that the pleasant spring weather has made it special as she spends time walking in parks and visiting art spaces. She jokingly noted that in France, a full-term pregnancy is considered 41 weeks instead of 40. The actress also shared that she is not paying much attention to social media advice this time and added that her earlier experience as a mother has made her more relaxed and confident. She said that being present and loving matters the most for mothers-to-be. The actress also revealed that her only cravings have been fruit, especially pineapple and melon.

Work Front

The actress-producer recently wrapped up two projects, which are being bankrolled under her production company, MountainA. For those unversed, she started the company with Sophie Mas in 2020. The duo focuses on director-led stories, often centred on women’s perspectives.On the acting front, she will star as a stressed art dealer in the dark comedy The Gallerist. Directed by Cathy Yan, it is set to release later this year. Reportedly, the story follows her character trying to sell a dead body at Art Basel Miami.She will also be seen in Netflix’s Good Sex, which will release next year. The romantic comedy, written and directed by Lena Dunham, also features Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan and Rashida Jones.