Natalie Portman’s Love Life: A Look Back at Her Romantic Relationships
On film sets, relationships can blossom quietly before becoming exposed by the media. Whether seen together at festivals or high-profile events, the love life of Natalie Portman, 44, has been regularly commented on but never explicitly discussed in public. Some relationships lasted a few months while others turned into longer affairs, all closely followed by tabloids. Let’s revisit the different stages of Natalie Portman’s often discreet but spotlighted love life.
Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal
According to E!, Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal briefly dated in 2002. After a few dates, they parted ways amicably. Four years later, the two actors were spotted together in New York, but this attempt at romance was also short-lived. Ultimately, Natalie and Jake seem better suited as friends.
They shared the screen in the 2009 film “Brothers,” and in 2011, Jake Gyllenhaal presented her with an award at the Palm Springs Festival, praising her as the “Audrey Hepburn of our generation.”
Natalie Portman and Gael García Bernal
Natalie Portman and Gael García Bernal first met at a post-Oscars event. They had an intermittent relationship between 2004 and 2007, being seen together at various events over the years, including the Berlin Film Festival, the US Open, and the famous Vanity Fair party after the Oscars in 2007, before parting ways for good.
Natalie Portman and Nathan Bogle
At the 2007 US Open, Natalie Portman went public with her relationship with Nathan Bogle, model and co-founder of Rag & Bone. However, their relationship did not last long, ending the following May.
Natalie Portman and Devendra Banhart
In 2008, Natalie Portman fell for singer Devendra Banhart after appearing in the music video for his song “Carmensita.” The couple openly displayed their affection in public but ended their romantic involvement after just six months.
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
Natalie Portman met French choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2010 on the set of “Black Swan,” where he worked on the film’s choreography. They quickly fell in love, got engaged, and welcomed their son, Aleph. Their relationship blossomed, culminating in marriage in 2012 and the birth of their daughter Amalia in 2017. Despite living a discreet life together in Paris and Los Angeles, they separated in 2023 before officially divorcing in the spring of 2024.
Natalie Portman and Tanguy Destable
In March 2025, the press published photos of Natalie Portman with French music producer Tanguy Destable, known as Tepr. Natalie announced her pregnancy with their child, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the privilege and miracle of expecting a child. She also showed respect for those who have faced challenges with fertility.
