Natalie Portman is entering a new chapter—one defined by gratitude, perspective, and a deeper sense of calm.
The Oscar-winning actress has confirmed that she is expecting her third child, this time with partner Tanguy Destable. The news, shared during a conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, comes as Portman reflects on motherhood with a clarity that only experience can bring.
Already a mother to two—son Aleph, 14, and daughter Amalia, 9—Portman is approaching this pregnancy differently. Not with less care, but with more understanding.
“Tanguy and I are very excited. I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle,” she said.
That sense of gratitude runs through everything she shared.
“I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant. 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. And so I know how lucky it is. I’m very aware, and I’m very grateful. I have deep appreciation and gratitude.”
It’s a perspective that feels grounded—not just in her own experience, but in awareness of others.
At 44, Portman also recognizes the emotional weight of what may be her final pregnancy.
“There is a gratitude that when you’re young, you don’t necessarily grasp. And there’s a calm and knowing myself: who I want to spend time with, what kind of energy I want around me that makes the experience so beautiful every day. And knowing it’s probably the last time, I cherish every moment.”
That clarity extends beyond reflection—it shapes how she’s living through it.
Unlike her first pregnancy, where she immersed herself in research, Portman is now leaning into instinct.
“I’m not really looking at social media that much. I think maybe just having done it twice before… I read so many books the first time, and now I’m like, ‘Oh, we know what to do.’ It’s okay. You figure it out. 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.”
It’s a shift from preparation to presence.
Physically, she says she’s feeling stronger than expected.
“I have more energy than I thought I might.”
And her environment seems to be adding to that ease. Currently in Paris, she describes a slower, more intentional rhythm.
“There’s been beautiful spring weather, so it’s been pretty amazing to just walk in the incredible parks here and go see art. Just the usual things you do when you’re not working! In France, they consider full-term to be 41 weeks rather than 40, so I guess I get an extra week to be pregnant this time around.”
Taken together, Portman’s reflections paint a picture that feels less about announcement—and more about appreciation.
Not just for motherhood, but for timing, growth, and the ability to experience it all with a different kind of awareness.
