AceShowbiz - Natalie Portman has revealed exciting news about her pregnancy and her evolving family life with French musician Tanguy Destable. About a year after their relationship began, the Oscar-winning actress confirmed she is expecting her third child, her first with Destable.

Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, Portman expressed her joy and gratitude, describing the pregnancy as both a privilege and a miracle. At 44 years old, she also balances motherhood with her busy career and family life, already mother to son Aleph, 14, and daughter Amalia, 9, from her previous marriage to choreographer Benjamin Millepied.

Portman shared that she feels she has "more energy than I thought I might" during this pregnancy and is spending a lot of quality time with her children, which she considers "always the best." She also noted a charming cultural difference, mentioning that in France, full-term pregnancies are considered to be 41 weeks instead of the usual 40, giving her an extra week to enjoy this special time.

Having wrapped up work on her next two films, Portman is taking the opportunity to focus on her personal life and the things that matter most. Reflecting on her children, she told Interview magazine last year, "My kids are always a source of excitement, because you just see them develop into the individuals they are." She enjoys spending time with her friends and their children as well as her own, describing it as "pretty fun."

Among the important people in her life is Tanguy Destable, who is also a father of two boys, Étienne and Vadim, with French actress Louise Bourgoin. Destable is an electronic music artist and producer from Morlaix, performing under the name Tepr. This blend of family and artistic life has brought a new chapter for Portman.

Since finalizing her divorce from Millepied in March 2024, Portman has been dividing her time between Paris and Los Angeles. She first met her ex-husband during the filming of Black Swan in 2010, a time when her life and art deeply intertwined. She was pregnant with Aleph when she won multiple major awards for her portrayal of a fragile ballerina in that film.

Though her career often requires her to be vulnerable and believable on screen, Portman is known for guarding her private life carefully. She told The Guardian in July 2024, "My work demands me to be believable, so the less people know about me personally the better." She admitted she is not especially private by nature, but setting boundaries publicly helps maintain respect for her and her family’s privacy.

She has established clear limits, such as refusing to do photo shoots with her children, creating a barrier between her public persona and her personal world, as she explained to Interview magazine. This approach allows her to separate her demanding professional life from her family and personal time.

Portman also hinted that her personal life influences the projects she chooses. She said, "I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life." She added it can be counterintuitive, as emotionally challenging roles require her real life to be calm and stable. She looks for joy, lightness, and humor in her work when things at home are difficult.

Reflecting on her long career, which began as a child star at age 11 with the film The Professional, Portman acknowledged how acting allows her to experience multiple lives. She noted the emotional work on characters has taught her about the power of stories in shaping identity, the importance of attention in love, and the significance of choices in relationships.

When not acting, Portman values having people around her who accept her as she is. In a Vanity Fair interview from February 2024, she said, "I think it's nice to have people in my life who are like, 'We want you to be you.'"

Her separation from Millepied was quietly handled, with divorce proceedings starting the previous summer. Living in Paris has been a dream come true for Portman, who described the city as stimulating and full of incredible friends. This environment also nurtured her new relationship with Destable.

Discussing motherhood and pregnancy, Portman revealed a sense of calm and self-awareness about the energy she wants in her life and the people she spends time with. She told Harper's Bazaar, "Knowing it's probably the last time [being pregnant], I cherish every moment," emphasizing the preciousness of this experience.

She also shared a pragmatic approach to parenting with Destable, noting they won't be overwhelmed by baby books. "You figure it out," she said. "We're going to make lots of mistakes, no matter how hard we try. And also, we're going to do a lot right without having to do research. I feel like if you're just present and loving, that's the best thing possible."

Looking at Portman's journey from a child actor to an acclaimed Oscar winner and devoted mother, her story is one of balancing artistry, family, and personal growth. As she navigates this new pregnancy and life with Destable, fans and observers eagerly await the next chapters in her remarkable life.