Natalie Portman on The Gallerist, New Baby, and Living in Paris

Key Points:

• Natalie Portman, now 45 and pregnant with her third child by her new partner Tanguy Destable, has found relative privacy living in Paris compared to her experiences in New York and Los Angeles.
• Portman stars in the upcoming film The Gallerist, a satirical comedy about the art world, which marks a departure from her usual intense dramatic roles and showcases her comedic talents.
• Reflecting on her career, Portman describes phases from her early "Lolita" roles to more serious work like Black Swan, and now a phase focused on joy and lighter projects, including producing The Gallerist and starring in Lena Dunham’s rom-com Good Sex.
• Despite her long career and petite stature leading to people infantilizing her, Portman embraces her maturity and aims to bring joy through her art, while also maintaining a private personal life.
• Portman’s recent book club pick, Rachel Cusk’s Parade, and the controversy around Cusk’s new novel Life of M, which some speculate is based on Portman, highlight ongoing public fascination and projection onto her as a celebrity.