By Vinod Ram 
1. Paris, Kids & New Beginnings
At 43, Natalie Portman has firmly planted roots in Paris alongside her two children, Aleph (13) and Amalia (8), after dividing time between LA and Europe since finalizing her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in 2024. Between housing school schedules and raising her kids, she describes the City of Light as her family’s “new home” while still cherishing memories of filming in Sydney.
2. Career Highlights: From Global Treks to Romantic Comedy
Fountain of Youth (Apple TV+, May 23, 2025)
Directed by Guy Ritchie, this globe-trotting action‑adventure sees Portman reunite with John Krasinski as estranged siblings on a quest for immortality. Shot across Vienna, Cairo, Bangkok, and Liverpool, the film blends heist thrills and historical mystery. Critics note its lighthearted tone, akin to “The Mummy,” with fun stunts and witty banter.
Upcoming Projects
- Good Sex: A Netflix-backed romantic comedy written and directed by Lena Dunham. Portman plays a 40‑year‑old therapist navigating an age-gap romantic triangle; the project drew a $55 million deal at the European Film Market.
- The Gallerist: A Cathy Yan‑helmed thriller co-starring Jenna Ortega, set in the high-stakes world of contemporary art.
- The Twits: Netflix’s animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic, with Portman voicing a character in a fall 2025 release.
- Arco: A sci-fi fantasy animation she produced and voiced, debuting at Cannes earlier this month.
3. Icon of Style
From front row at Dior Cruise in Rome—where she wore an ethereal ivory ruffled gown—to consistently turning heads at the French Open, Portman has become a fashion mainstay. Observers have praised her as a steady icon, saying “her face card has never declined” after her spring 2025 Interview cover shoot.
4. Personal Life: Love, Loss, and Low-Key Romance
Following her 2024 divorce, Portman has gradually moved forward. She’s now in a budding relationship with French music producer Tanguy Destable (stage name Tepr), recently spotted hand‑in‑hand in Paris—one of their first confirmed public outings.
On Aging & Public Pressure
Even as fans speculate about her thin frame, especially after Paris Fashion Week, Portman remains poised, attributing physical changes to personal transitions rather than health issues. In interviews, she cites her mother’s graceful aging as a source of comfort and says staying true to her ideals and creative energy remains paramount.
Why This Matters
Portman continues to balance a full life: a hands-on mom, a thoughtful performer shaping her next career phase, and a style icon. From family moves to career pivots and creative ventures spanning sci-fi to rom‑coms, she embodies a modern renaissance woman.
On the Horizon
Expect to see Portman:
- Leading Good Sex on Netflix later this year
- Headlining The Twits in autumn
- Possibly teaming with Jenna Ortega in The Gallerist
- Continuing seasonal appearances at fashion events and film festivals
