Natalie Portman's personal life has taken a new turn. The 44-year-old actress has confirmed that she is expecting her third child with her current partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable. This news has rapidly spread in Europe and the United States, representing a new chapter in the biography of a renowned actress.

This pregnancy marks a period of peace and personal restructuring for the Oscar-winning Portman. In recent years, she has distanced herself from the more aggressive lights of Hollywood. Living in Paris, Portman is approaching this late pregnancy with mixed emotions: peace, gratitude, and an awareness of how extraordinary it is to be pregnant at 44.

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child at 44

Portman shared this news in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar’s American edition on April 17, 2026, which was also confirmed by her representative to Reuters. In this conversation, Portman stated that she and her partner are experiencing this period with great excitement: "Tanguy and I are very excited," emphasizing that they see this baby as a true gift.

Portman expresses that she feels "very grateful" and is aware of the privilege that comes with becoming a mother again at her age. She describes this pregnancy as "a miracle" and is experiencing it from a different perspective than her previous experiences: more calmly, with a better understanding of herself, and with a gratitude she did not have when she was younger.

Despite being 44, the actress states that she is in better physical shape than she expected. She mentions having more energy and enjoying every stage of the process. In her recent statements, she noted that this pregnancy will likely be her last, and therefore she is experiencing every detail with special intensity.

Various sources in France report that Portman has entered her fifth month of pregnancy and that the baby is expected to be born in the summer. Some French publications suggested that Portman, seen in comfortable clothes on the streets of Paris, has a slight baby bump.

This new child will join the family that Portman has built in Europe. Natalie Portman is the mother of 14-year-old Aleph and 9-year-old Amalia from her marriage to French choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The expected baby, along with Destable's two children from a previous relationship, is expected to grow up in a bustling family environment.

A baby with Tanguy Destable, the French music producer

The father of the upcoming baby is Tanguy Destable, known as an electronic music producer. The 45-year-old Destable is a recognized figure in the European music scene and has collaborated with famous artists, working on film scores, video games, and fashion shows.

The relationship between Portman and Destable emerged in the spring of 2025; the French press published the first photos of the couple walking together in Paris. Since then, the duo has preferred to maintain a low-profile: they do not pose together on red carpets and do not make major statements about their private lives, staying true to the humble style Portman has tried to maintain for years.

Like Portman, Destable is also a father. He has two children named Étienne, born in 2016, and Vadim, born in 2020, from his relationship with French actress Louise Bourgoin. Following their separation in 2023, the producer is also undergoing a personal restructuring process. With the arrival of the baby they are expecting together, both will create a large family that includes children from their previous relationships.

The couple's bond has strengthened in the French capital, primarily where they live. Close sources indicate that despite their fame, they lead a quite normal daily life, avoiding attention as much as possible and focusing on raising their children and their own creative work.

For Portman, this relationship represents the beginning of a new era following a difficult divorce. As the couple experiences the pregnancy with humility, they are progressing in harmony with Portman's desire to protect her private life stemming from motherhood.

The daughter of a fertility specialist father and aware of the challenges

Another notable point in Portman's statements is her positioning of pregnancy in a broader context: the difficulties many women and couples face, especially after a certain age, in having children. The actress recalls stories she heard from a young age about the challenges of parenthood from her father, who is a fertility specialist.

In her interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she mentions that she has heard from a young age that having children is not always easy and that many people around her have faced difficulties in this process. Therefore, she emphasizes that she wants to be respectful when talking about her own experience and avoids telling a success story that does not reflect the reality of all women.

Portman expresses that she is very aware of how lucky she is thanks to her family background and the testimonies of those around her. By frequently repeating phrases like "deep appreciation" or "gratitude," she states that she never overlooks the privilege of being pregnant for the third time at 44 years old.

The actress shares that her age has given her a different perspective on motherhood. She talks about a new sense of peace, knowing better who she wants to spend time with and understanding what kind of energy she wants around her during this period. This sense of peace and self-awareness makes each day of pregnancy special.

Portman admits that during her first pregnancies, she immersed herself in every book and guide about motherhood and parenting, but now she feels she can improvise more, trusting her instincts and experiences. By saying, "You manage somehow, you learn on the way," she reduces the pressure of being a perfect mother and focuses on the importance of being present and giving love.

A different kind of motherhood away from the noise of Hollywood in Paris

The place where Portman is experiencing this period is also significant. For years, the actress preferred to settle in Europe, especially in France, but returned to Los Angeles for a while. She indicates that the decision to move is closely related to motherhood and her concerns about her children's exposure to the media.

In past interviews, Portman expressed that raising children in Hollywood culture made her uncomfortable, and she struggled to raise her children amid constant comparisons and paparazzi. In France, she feels that being famous attracts much less attention and that people are more indifferent to the glitz of celebrities; this allows her to move more freely with her children.

After temporarily returning to Los Angeles in 2016, the actress permanently returned to Paris around 2023, coinciding with a crisis in her marriage to Millepied. There, she found a calmer lifestyle that combines international projects with a pace of life away from long shoots and intense promotions.

During this third pregnancy, Portman mentions that she is spending her time doing low-impact exercises and swimming, noting that these disciplines help her stay fit without straining her body. She also makes sure to spend a lot of time with her two older children, whom she always sees as a priority.

The actress jokes about the details of pregnancy monitoring processes in France, recalling that it is generally discussed as 41 weeks instead of 40 weeks. This detail helps her approach this phase naturally, treating it as a mother who experiences daily check-ups, family routines, and a bit of exercise.

A new phase of life after the divorce from Benjamin Millepied

The news of the pregnancy comes just a few years after the official divorce between Natalie Portman and choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The couple met in 2010 while working on the film "Black Swan"; Millepied was responsible for preparing her for the challenging dance scenes. They married in California in 2012 and became one of the most visible couples in the film and ballet world for over a decade.

However, in 2023, allegations of a supposed infidelity involving Millepied and a young French activist began to emerge, and the couple became the focus of media attention worldwide. In July of the same year, Portman quietly filed for divorce, which became official in February 2024 in France, where they had been living with their children.

People around the actress noted that that period was "very difficult and painful", while also emphasizing that she received great support from her friends and family. Portman avoided giving details about her private life and expressed discomfort with the sensational media coverage of the separation, stating that she did not want to feed the news cycle.

Since then, Portman has significantly reduced her public appearances and focused on rebuilding her personal and professional life. Her romance with Tanguy Destable, announced in 2025, developed under the same principle of humility; they made very few appearances together and did not make major statements, except for the words they shared about her current pregnancy.

This third child comes as a positive milestone after a difficult period. Friends and close sources describe the actress as stronger and more peaceful, stating that she has found happiness again with her family, close circle, and the carefully chosen work projects in recent years.

A successful career and ongoing projects

Although she has recently decided to slow down her pace, Natalie Portman's career is still very active. The actress has an internationally recognized filmography, including "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, "V for Vendetta," "Black Swan," "Thor," and critically acclaimed "May December". Throughout her career, she has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and two Golden Globes, along with numerous nominations.

Among her recent projects, "The Gallerist," a dark comedy directed by Cathy Yan, stands out; here she stars alongside Jenna Ortega, Sterling K. Brown, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film is set to be released in 2026 and brings Portman back to a genre that blends writing and commercial elements.

Additionally, Portman will star in "Good Sex," a Netflix comedy directed by Lena Dunham, where she will work with popular names like Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, and Rashida Jones. This project is expected to be released in early 2027, strengthening Portman's presence on platforms; this area is becoming increasingly important in the visual media industry across Europe and the world.

The actress has also started to expand her activities as a producer and businesswoman. One of the most talked-about examples is her contribution as a co-owner of Angel City FC, a women's soccer club based in Los Angeles, aimed at increasing the visibility of women's sports and promoting more equitable management models.

Despite all this intensity, Portman has stated her intention to prioritize pregnancy and family life in the coming months. Major shoots and international promotions may pause for a while until the arrival of the new baby and the family's daily dynamics in Paris settle down.

Serenity and perspective in the experience of third motherhood

Beyond the data and projects, how Natalie Portman expresses her experience of becoming a mother at 44 is one of the factors that makes this period different. She notes that she feels more energy than she expected, but most importantly, she exhibits a calmer attitude: instead of "doing everything perfectly," she focuses on enjoying what is happening here and now.

The actress admits that she spent many hours reading books on motherhood and parenting during her previous pregnancies, trying to anticipate possible mistakes. Now, she emphasizes that she has better accepted that there will always be mistakes and that what matters is to be present, listen to her children, and provide them with love and stability.

This pregnancy, likely the last, comes within a more complex family structure shared with Tanguy Destable, as she raises two children. All of this requires balancing time, space, and responsibilities; it seems that the actress has responded to this challenge with maturity and experience from her years of motherhood.

Portman's testimony is particularly significant in the European context, where motherhood has become increasingly common after the age of 40; however, there are still many uncertainties and fears regarding health, fertility, and work-life balance. Portman does not present herself as a role model, but rather articulates an experience she shares with many women who choose to become mothers at a later age or are able to do so.

In Paris, with Hollywood memories and projects awaiting filming, Natalie Portman embraces this new motherhood as a mix of closure and new beginnings: she is closing a cycle marked by a public divorce and deep life changes, and opening a new cycle where family, peace, and a more selective working style have become priorities.