Natalie Portman has posted her first dedicated baby bump photograph on Instagram, offering an intimate glimpse into her third pregnancy. The Oscar-winning actress, 45, is expecting her first child with French music producer Tanguy Destable.
A Rare Glimpse of the Growing Bump
In the image shared on Tuesday, Portman poses in an oversized button-down shirt, gently cradling her belly. The accompanying caption reads: "Counting the days until we meet you." This marks the first time she has shared a standalone maternity portrait since announcing her pregnancy earlier this year.
Gratitude and Reflection on Fertility
Portman first revealed she was expecting in an April interview with Harper's Bazaar, where she expressed deep gratitude. "I'm just very grateful," she told the publication. "I know it's such a privilege and a miracle." She also acknowledged the challenges many face with fertility: "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. I know how lucky it is. I'm very aware, and I'm very grateful."
A Growing Blended Family
The new arrival will be Portman's first child with Destable, whom she has been dating since 2025. The couple already form a blended family: Portman shares son Aleph, 15, and daughter Amalia, 9, with her former husband, French choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Destable is also a father to two sons—Étienne, 10, and Vadim, 6—from his previous relationship with actress Louise Bourgoin.
Life in Paris and Subtle Hints
Although this is Portman's first official bump photo, observant fans have spotted glimpses of her pregnancy throughout the summer in Instagram photo dumps documenting her travels across France and Italy. In one collection, she was seen wearing a New York Knicks sweatshirt while following the NBA Finals from Paris. The latest photo appears to have been taken inside her Paris apartment, offering a rare peek into her private life. Portman has called the French capital home since 2014, after relocating there during her marriage to Millepied, who was then director of the Paris Opera Ballet.
Messages of Congratulations
The post quickly attracted congratulatory messages from followers, many commenting on the peaceful simplicity of the portrait and wishing her well ahead of the birth. Portman has largely kept her relationship with Destable out of the spotlight, but she continues to share her gratitude for the journey ahead.
