NATALIE PORTMAN, 45, SAYS PREGNANCY HAS CHANGED HER IN A WAY SHE NEVER EXPECTED. (PHOTO).

 Natalie Portman, 45, says pregnancy has changed her in a way she never expected

Natalie Portman, who turned 45 in June, is expecting her third child her first with partner Tanguy Destable. In a rare interview, she described pregnancy as feeling like a “health cleanse,” noting that she avoids alcohol and caffeine, stays active with swimming, walking, and gyrotonics, and continues her vegan diet with vitamins and rest. 

She explained that each pregnancy heightens her sense of smell, sometimes to the point of detecting gas or smoke in public places, which she believes is a natural warning system.

Portman has built her life in France, where she lives with her children and Destable, following her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in 2024. She compared maternal care in France and the U.S saying both countries have excellent doctors.  

But different structures France’s socialized system focuses on serving the most people without extra costs, while the U.S. approach often feels more like a business with add‑on options. She emphasized that she’s mindful of how fortunate she is, given the struggles many face with fertility.

The actress has been deliberate in how she discusses her pregnancy, acknowledging the joy while respecting that not everyone’s journey is easy. She said she feels grateful for her ability to conceive and wants to remain sensitive to those who have faced challenges. 

Already a mother of two with Millepied, Portman is now preparing to welcome her third child, Alma Grace, with Destable, while continuing to balance her career, family life, and her thoughtful perspective on motherhood.