After a difficult year following her divorce, Natalie Portman seems to have found happiness again.
The 43-year-old Oscar-winning actress was recently spotted walking hand-in-hand through Paris with her new beau, Tanguy Destable, 44, a renowned French music producer.
Their affectionate outing, complete with a sweet kiss on her head, has left little doubt about the new chapter in Portman’s life.
A Fresh Start After Heartbreak
Portman’s stroll with Destable marks a new beginning, just one year after finalizing her divorce from Benjamin Millepied.
The two were married for 11 years, but their relationship came to a dramatic end after allegations surfaced that Millepied had an affair with a much younger woman.
The couple, who share two children together, officially ended things in March 2024, following Portman’s filing for divorce in July 2023.
Despite the painful breakup, Portman has moved forward with grace and appears to be in a much happier place.
She was spotted with Destable in a chic grey jacket and jeans, looking content and in love.
The couple’s public display of affection seems to prove that Portman is embracing this fresh start with open arms.
About Tanguy Destable: Portman’s New Love
Destable, who also goes by the stage name Tepr, is a well-known figure in the French music scene.
The producer has worked with major stars such as David Guetta and Mylène Farmer.
He’s also been recognized for remixing the popular song “À cause des garçons” by Yelle.
Before his relationship with Portman, Destable was in a long-term relationship with actress Louise Bourgoin, with whom he shares two young sons.
Millepied Moves On: A Source Weighs In
While Portman has found a new partner, Millepied has also been seen moving on.
According to reports, he was spotted kissing a woman in Paris back in October 2024.
A source close to Portman shared that she wasn’t surprised by his swift return to dating.
“She thought he’d move on pretty quickly,” the source revealed.
Despite this, Portman reportedly wishes him well but remains focused on her own happiness and priorities.
Focusing on Family and Happiness
According to insiders, Portman is deeply focused on her family and friends at the moment.
While her ex-husband’s dating life doesn’t affect her, she’s been keeping a positive outlook on her life post-divorce.
As a mother to Aleph, 13, and Amalia, 7, Portman is dedicated to making sure her children are her top priority.
The actress has been enjoying this new chapter, and it seems the Paris outing with Destable was a perfect reflection of that.
Looking Back at Her Hollywood Career and Personal Life
Portman’s relationship with Millepied dates back to 2009 when they met on the set of Black Swan, where Millepied served as the choreographer.
Their romance quickly blossomed, and they married in 2012.
Over the years, they worked together on several projects, including the 2018 film Vox Lux.
But after the reports of Millepied’s infidelity and their subsequent split, Portman has found support in her friends and family, and it appears she is beginning to embrace this next stage of her life.
A Boost from Rihanna: A ‘Formative Moment’
Natalie Portman’s life took another interesting turn in January 2024 when she met music icon Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week.
Portman described the encounter as a “formative moment” during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Rihanna, ever the queen of confidence, told Portman she was “one of the hottest b****s” in Hollywood.
Portman’s reaction was a mixture of surprise and admiration, as she gushed over Rihanna’s kind words.
This exchange between the two stars was captured in a photo at the Haute Couture Dior show and has since become a heartwarming moment for Portman, especially after all she’s been through.
It’s clear that Portman is embracing her life with a fresh perspective, balancing her career, family, and now, a new romance.