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Natalie Portman has entered a new chapter in her personal life as she announces she is expecting her third child—her first with partner and French music producer Tanguy Destable.
This pregnancy and revelation have also shed light on how Natalie Portman has developed as a parent of two children over time. The news, confirmed in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, where she reflected her motherhood journey, whole confirming her third pregnancy.
16 Apr 2026 | 10:54
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Third pregnancy and announcementThe 44-year-old award-winning actress revealed her gratitude at this point in her life and said that she feels very privileged to be pregnant with her third baby.
She also spoke about the emotional aspect of both conception and carrying the baby as she understands what challenges many couples go through to conceive a child.She also realized this pregnancy could very well turn out to be her last one, and talked about the peace, presence, and gratitude with which she was entering this phase of her life in welcoming another baby.Two children: Aleph and AmaliaAlready a proud mom of two kids from her earlier marriage to French choreographer Benjamin Millepied, Natalie Portman’s kids include a son named Aleph and daughter, Amalia.
Both her children were born when Natalie Portman was married to Benjamin Millepied, her marriage ending in 2024 after separating in 2017.While her elder son, Aleph, has grown up mostly out of the limelight, Natalie Portman has mentioned once in an interview that he is curious and creatively inclined, and growing up in an intellectually stimulating environment because of his life in the US and France.Motherhood experiences of Natalie PortmanPortman has always maintained that motherhood has been one of the most grounding experiences of her life over the years.Shift in priorities Her motherhood experience has led to a change in her focus towards being more selective in choosing roles, spending more time with her children rather than working endlessly. She has mentioned that this experience taught her to be emotionally present in her parenting rather than achieving perfection in her actions.A more relaxed parenting styleDuring later interviews, Portman mentioned that she was much less stressed about the second pregnancy than the first one.
Rather than depending on books and online resources for information, she trusted her gut feelings and instincts.Career vs. motherhoodAs one of the most respected actors in Hollywood, Portman has always managed to maintain a work-life balance. She has consciously made decisions to take breaks from work and accept projects that help her spend time with her kids. This is especially true since she moved to Paris for the sake of her family.Portman has even talked about how much she loves spending time with her kids doing regular family activities, such as visiting parks or taking trips.Life in Paris with her childrenIn the past few years, Portman chose to live in Paris, and here she raised Aleph and Amalia amidst a calmer and more grounded environment. She talked about having fun times with her kids, including their schooling, outside play time, and other activities that she enjoyed with them.As Portman is expecting her third child, she seems more content with this new aspect of her personal life. She understands what being a mother feels like because she already experienced all of the phases of parenthood. She feels content with everything she has at present.This shows that Portman went through the circle of experiences going from an actress to a parent and now as a pregnant woman.
