Natalie Portman has said she is “full of wonder” after becoming a mother for the third time at 45.
The Oscar-winning actress recently welcomed her “magical” first child with her partner, music producer Tanguy Destable, 46.
Portman offered a rare glimpse into life with her newborn and her relationship with Destable during a striking new cover shoot for Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s November issue.
The actress also has two children from her previous marriage to director and choreographer Benjamin Millepied: 15-year-old son Aleph and nine-year-old daughter Amalia. The couple separated in 2023 and finalised their divorce the following year.
Portman explained that welcoming a third child later in life has brought “a whole new attention” to her older children. She also described feeling “full of wonder and joy at this magical little human”.
Natalie said: “It gives me a whole new attention to my big kids too, as I am reminded of how recently they were these little fresh creations and how quickly they’ve blossomed into incredible humans with their own amazing personalities and senses of humour and ideas.”
Natalie Portman has opened up about becoming a mother again at the age of 45
Natalie offered a rare insight into life with her newborn and her relationship with Tanguy Destable during the striking Harper’s Bazaar November cover shoot
Speaking about her relationship, Natalie said: “The most important thing is love. And I’m not embarrassed to say it.
“I do feel like it’s so simple, just being kind and loving and being able to laugh. That’s all that matters.
“That’s the joy of being this age. If it’s not that, I’m not spending my time there.”
Portman looked glamorous throughout the accompanying cover shoot. In one ensemble, she wore a Dior coat with a Givenchy hat and completed the look with a Tiffany pendant.
The actress also modelled a Simone Rocha dress, a hot pink silk Celine gown, a Louis Vuitton dress and bonnet, and a feathered Loewe minidress.
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In the interview, timed to coincide with the release of her new film, The Gallerist, Portman reflected on how early setbacks in the entertainment industry helped shape her outlook.
The dark comedy thriller stars Portman as Polina Polinski, a Miami art gallery owner. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and is scheduled for release next month.
She said: “I had lucky early experiences of failure. I know I’ve been also very lucky to have a lot of successes that have balanced it out. But I mean, for example, my first film, The Professional, got horrible reviews and had no box office.
Natalie looked striking in a hot pink Celine dress
The actress showcased her style in a Loewe dress
Natalie also wore a Louis Vuitton dress and bonnet
In the interview, which coincides with the release of The Gallerist, she discussed how early career failures helped shape her perspective
The 45-year-old Oscar winner’s new baby is her first with French partner, Tanguy Destable, music producer (right)
The Gallerist stars Natalie as Miami art gallery owner, Polina Polinski. It premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival and will be released next month
‘And then I made Star Wars. I was 16, and that got murdered. It was a huge success financially, but all of it was “They ruined the franchise. None of them can act. They all suck”.
‘I think it was an amazing early lesson in how to read really bad things about yourself and then be able to be like, ‘I’m going to make another one. I’m going to show them.
‘I don’t remember talking to anyone about it. I didn’t want to show anyone that I was hurt or anything.’
