Natalie Portman welcomes third child with partner Tanguy Destable
The 45-year-old actress relocated to France in 2023 and now shares a blended household with partner Tanguy Destable and their five children.
While she told Interview magazine, I'm not a particularly private person in real life - I'll tell you anything
, she has historically enforced a strict barrier
against public photo shoots featuring her children to ensure their anonymity.
This disciplined approach to visibility coincides with the birth of her third child in Paris in August 2026. The newborn is Portman's first child with her partner, Tanguy Destable, a 46-year-old French musician and producer. The arrival follows a period of domestic upheaval for the 45-year-old actress, who relocated back to France in 2023 and finalized her divorce from choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2024.
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Domestic Restructuring and the Move to Paris
The birth is the latest development in a rapid restructuring of Portman's personal life. After marrying Benjamin Millepied in 2012 — having met during the filming of Black Swan
in 2010 — Portman spent two years in Paris early in the marriage before returning to the United States. In 2023, she moved back to Paris with her children. Hello! reports that the separation and subsequent 2024 divorce from Millepied were precipitated by the choreographer's extramarital affair.
Portman was first romantically linked to Tanguy Destable in March 2025. Destable, who produces melodic dance and techno music under the name Tepr (or DEPR) and released his first album in 2015, has largely avoided the spotlight with Portman. The couple was first spotted by the French outlet Voici
and later photographed embracing during a walk to the Écoles Cinéma Club in Paris.
Destable's own family history adds a layer of complexity to the new household. According to Hello!, he was previously in a 10-year relationship with actress Louise Bourgoin and is the father of two sons, Étienne, born in April 2016, and Vadim, born in 2020.
| Family Member | Age/Birth Year | Relationship to Portman |
|---|---|---|
| Aleph | 15 | Son (with Benjamin Millepied) |
| Amalia | 9 | Daughter (with Benjamin Millepied) |
| Newborn | Born Aug 2026 | Child (with Tanguy Destable) |
| Étienne | Born April 2016 | Partner's Son |
| Vadim | Born 2020 | Partner's Son |
Mindset on Late-Stage Fertility
Portman announced her pregnancy in April 2026, describing the experience as a privilege and a miracle
in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. This gratitude is rooted in her childhood; as the daughter of a fertility doctor, Portman grew up hearing about the biological challenges associated with conception.
"I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant," she noted. "I have so many people I love who've had such a hard time with it that I want to be respectful around that as well. It's such a beautiful, joyous thing, and it's also not an easy thing."
Natalie Portman, via Ibtimes
At 45, Portman expressed a heightened awareness of the biological window for motherhood, stating that she cherishes the experience knowing it's probably the last time
. She also observed a cultural difference in medical standards, noting that pregnancies in France are considered full-term at 41 weeks rather than 40. According to The Express Tribune, she joked that this gave her an extra week to be pregnant this time around
.
Wellness and Physical Maintenance
To manage her energy levels during the third trimester, Portman adopted a specific physical regimen. She reported having more energy than I thought I might
and relied on swimming and gyrotonics, a holistic movement method characterized by circular, spiraling motions and coordinated breathwork, to stay strong.
Additionally, Just Jared reports that Portman has remained vegan and views the pregnancy process as a form of cleanse.
Despite her high-profile industry status, including a January 2026 appearance at the Sundance Film Festival alongside Jenna Ortega and Charli xcx, Portman continues to prioritize the calm
of her Parisian life. She has stated that there is a gratitude associated with this environment that one does not necessarily grasp when young.
While the birth has been confirmed by sources speaking to People, the couple has not yet publicly shared the newborn's name or gender.
Chronology of a New Household
The arrival of the newborn in August 2026 follows a clear sequence of shifts. Following her 2012 marriage to Millepied and the subsequent births of Aleph (2011) and Amalia (2017), Portman's 2024 divorce cleared the path for her partnership with Destable. The couple's public visibility remained limited until they were spotted in March 2025, followed by the April 2026 pregnancy announcement.
In the final weeks before the birth, Portman shared a rare image on Instagram. Wearing a baby blue shirt that revealed her bump, she captioned the photo: Counting the days until we meet you
.
This blended domestic structure integrates Destable's previous relationship with Louise Bourgoin into a home that now includes five children. While Times of India reports that Portman has spoken openly about her happiness with Destable, the couple remains cautious about media access.
The only remaining details regarding the new arrival are the newborn's gender and name, which have not yet been disclosed by the parents.
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