Portman frames her third child as a 'miracle' and a source of 'wonder and joy,' emphasizing a calm, intentional approach to motherhood at 45.
Insiders note the deliberate secrecy around the newborn's details—no name, sex, or birth date—contrasting sharply with the public co-parenting dynamic with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied.
Portman announced the pregnancy in April 2026; she was first spotted with the baby in Paris in early September 2026; she previously stated this is 'probably' her last child.
Portman is closing the book on baby-making with a quiet, guarded chapter on her life with DJ Tepr, leaving the internet guessing about the newest addition.
Natalie Portman is finally breaking her silence on the arrival of her third child, describing the new addition to her family as "magical" in a candid interview with Harper’s Bazaar. The 45-year-old Oscar winner, who welcomed the baby with partner Tanguy Destable, revealed that the infant has given her a "whole new mindset" regarding her two older children, son Aleph, 15, and daughter Amalia, 9, from her marriage to ex-husband Benjamin Millepied. "I am reminded of how recently they were these little fresh creations and how quickly they’ve blossomed into incredible humans with their own amazing personalities and senses of humor and ideas," Portman explained, noting that her life is now full of "wonder and joy." Despite the glowing tribute to motherhood, Portman remained tight-lipped on the specifics of the newborn. She did not disclose the baby’s name, sex, or exact date of birth, a stark departure from the more open timeline of her previous pregnancies. This secrecy began early; Portman first announced her pregnancy in April 2026, telling Harper’s Bazaar that the upcoming arrival was a "privilege" and a "miracle." By July, she had shared a glimpse of her baby bump on Instagram with the caption, "Counting the days until we meet you," but the actual birth details have remained under wraps, with the couple first stepping out publicly with the infant in early September. The public debut occurred during a sunny stroll in Paris, where Portman was seen wearing a navy dress and white sneakers, while Destable—a 46-year-old DJ known professionally as Tepr—held their child in a carrier. The couple, who were first photographed together in 2025, have largely kept their romance out of the spotlight. Portman’s comments about this relationship reflect a shift in her priorities, stating, "The most important thing is love... I do feel like it’s so simple, just being kind and loving and being able to laugh. That’s all that matters." Portman has also signaled that this baby is likely the final chapter in her family expansion. In her April interview, she noted it was "probably" her last time growing her family, citing a sense of calm and self-knowledge. "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," she said. With Aleph and Amalia now 15 and 9 respectively, Portman’s focus appears to be on cherishing the present moment with her partner and her children, rather than sharing every detail with the public. The contrast between her guarded new life with Destable and her co-parenting dynamic with Millepied, whom she split from in 2023 after more than a decade of marriage, highlights a deliberate choice to protect this new phase of her personal life.
