Natalie Portman has found love. For two years, the Israeli-American actress has been enjoying her time with a certain Tanguy Destable, following her divorce from dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied in March 2024. In an article in Harper’s Bazaar on Friday, April 17, the Hollywood star and mother of Aleph and Amalia, from her previous relationship with the former director of dance at the Paris Opera Ballet, announced the happy news. “Tanguy and I are thrilled,” said the 44-year-old actress, confirming her third pregnancy as “a privilege, a miracle” to our colleagues.
Who is Tanguy Destable, Natalie Portman’s new partner? The couple’s statements were supported by the couple itself, who spoke with the Breton newspaper Le Télégramme on Monday, April 20. “We are very happy,” admitted Tanguy Destable. While the couple has always preferred to keep their relationship away from cameras and red carpets, it seems that the expectation of a child has changed that, prompting the 46-year-old musician from Morlaix, in Finistère, to speak to the press. Although not well-known to the public, he is an acclaimed figure in the music industry, working under the stage name Tepr, as reported by the magazine Closer.
Initially a member of an electro group, he found success producing the song “À cause des garçons” by Yelle, released in 2007 during the Tecktonik frenzy. Since then, his list of prestigious collaborations has only grown: Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig, David Guetta, Mylène Farmer, and Woodkid, have all sought his services, along with stylist Nicolas Ghesquière, who commissioned him for the soundtracks of his fashion shows at Louis Vuitton. While Tanguy Destable awaits his first child with Natalie Portman, he is already a father of two sons, Étienne, 10, and Vadim, 6, from his previous relationship with actress Louise Bourgouin.
Why is Natalie Portman experiencing a different third pregnancy from the previous ones? In Harper’s Bazaar, Natalie Portman provided more details on her feelings of gratitude upon learning of her pregnancy at the relatively advanced age of 44. “Many of my loved ones have experienced very difficult moments, and I want to show respect towards them. It’s such a beautiful and joyful thing, but also so complicated. I am fully aware and very grateful. I feel deep gratitude,” explained the ex of Jake Gyllenhaal. The actress acclaimed for her role in the film “Leon” does not feel this new pregnancy the same way as the previous ones, having given birth to her other two children at 30 and 33.
“There is a gratitude that we may not understand when we are young,” confided the actress, who feels surrounded by “peace” and “knowledge” of motherhood, giving her a new perspective on the experience. Natalie Portman further emphasized being more conscious of her desires: “With whom I want to spend time, what energy I want around me, what makes this experience so beautiful every day” because “this is probably the last time,” which motivates her to want to “cherish every moment.” A fulfilled mother.
