
Natalie Portman Shares a Glimpse of Her Life in Paris, Where She Has Been Living Since 2014
Natalie Portman offered fans a personal glimpse into her everyday life in Paris, sharing photos from the city she has called home since 2014 as she prepares to welcome her third child.
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Natalie Portman is opening a window into her life in Paris. The Oscar-winning actress shared a collection of personal photos on Instagram this week, giving followers a rare look at her routines in the French capital more than a decade after relocating from the United States.
The “Black Swan” actress posted the carousel on Thursday, May 7, 2026, alongside a simple caption, “Paris lately.”
The upload featured several snapshots from her recent outings around the city, including art displays, bouquets of flowers, scenic locations, and moments with her dog.
Portman opened the post with a selfie taken in front of the River Seine, one of Paris’ most recognizable landmarks.

An image of Natalie Portman's dog lounging outdoors in Paris, France, posted on May 7, 2026. | Source: Instagram/natalieportman
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Portman Has Lived in Paris Since 2014
The actress moved to Paris in 2014 with then-husband Benjamin Millepied.
At the time, Millepied had accepted a role with the Paris Opera Ballet, prompting the family’s relocation to France.
Portman largely maintained a private lifestyle after the move, rarely sharing extensive details about her day-to-day life in the city despite remaining active in Hollywood.

A flower bouquet placed on a vase, posted by Natalie Portman on May 7, 2026. | Source: Instagram/natalieportman
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Over the years, she continued balancing film work with raising her family overseas.
Her latest Instagram post offered one of the clearest glimpses into the quieter life she has built in France since leaving the U.S.
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The Actress Recently Announced She Is Expecting Her Third Child
Portman’s Paris update arrives shortly after news that she is expecting another baby.
In April 2026, the actress confirmed she is expecting her first child with French musician Tanguy Destable after more than a year together.
The pregnancy marks a major new chapter for Portman following the end of her marriage to Millepied.
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The actress is already mother to two children from her previous relationship: son Aleph, 14, and daughter Amalia, 9.
Destable also has children from his prior relationship with French actress Louise Bourgoin. He shares two sons with Bourgoin: Étienne, born in April 2016, and Vadim, born in 2020.
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Portman and Millepied Divorced in 2024
Portman and Millepied finalized their divorce in March 2024 after reports surfaced alleging Millepied had an affair with climate activist Camille Étienne.
The former couple had been together for more than a decade before ending their marriage.
Despite the public attention surrounding the split, Portman remained relatively quiet about the situation and continued maintaining a low-profile presence in Paris.

Benjamin Millepied and actress Natalie Portman attend the red carpet for the premiere of Carmen during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at at Tiff Bell Lightbox on September 11, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. | Source: Getty Images
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Portman Has Kept Much of Her Private Life Out of the Spotlight
Although Portman has continued starring in major projects throughout her time in Europe, she has generally separated her public career from her personal life.
The actress has previously spoken about wanting to create a stable environment for her children away from constant media attention.
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Living in Paris has allowed her to maintain a more private lifestyle compared to Hollywood.
Now preparing to welcome another child while continuing her relationship with Destable, the actress appears to be embracing another transition in her personal life.

Natalie Portman react with her son, Aleph Portman-Millepied during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier -Group H match between France and Iceland at Parc des Princes on September 9, 2025 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images
And as she enters a new phase with a growing family, Paris continues to serve as the backdrop to that journey.
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