Natalie Portman has embarked on a fresh chapter following her divorce from ex-husband Benjamin Millepied.
The acclaimed actress, now 43, has found love again with Tanguy Destable, a prominent French music producer known as Tepr.
Recently, the pair was seen strolling hand-in-hand through Paris, with Destable, 44, tenderly kissing her forehead. Portman radiated joy in a stylish gray jacket and jeans, signaling a bright new start.
This romance blooms a year after Portman finalized her divorce from Millepied in March 2024, ending their 11-year marriage.
She first filed for divorce in July 2023 amid rumors of Millepied’s infidelity with a woman 21 years his junior. Despite the challenging split, Portman’s latest outing showcases her resilience and happiness.
A New Love with a Music Maestro
Destable, a celebrated name in French music, has collaborated with stars like David Guetta and Mylène Farmer.
He’s best known for remixing Yelle’s electropop hit À cause des garçons. Previously, he was in a long-term relationship with actress Louise Bourgoin, with whom he has two sons, aged eight and four.
Meanwhile, Millepied has also stepped back into the dating world. On October 15, 2024, Us Magazine reported him kissing a woman in Paris. Sources say Portman remains unfazed, focusing instead on her family, friends, and personal growth. His actions, they note, don’t dim her newfound contentment.
Portman and Millepied’s story began in 2009 on the set of Black Swan, where he served as choreographer. Engaged in 2010, they married in 2012 in a dreamy Big Sur ceremony.
Over the years, Millepied contributed to Portman’s projects, including her 2018 film Vox Lux, a dark musical drama about a pop star’s rise after surviving tragedy.
Their marriage faced public scrutiny in 2023 when French media linked Millepied to 25-year-old climate activist Camille Étienne. Portman stepped back from the spotlight but later opened up about finding strength through her divorce.
Rihanna’s Boost and a Bright Future
In July 2024, Portman shared a heartwarming story on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She recounted meeting Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week in January 2024, just outside the Haute Couture Dior show.
Rihanna stunned her with praise, saying, “You’re one of the hottest btches in Hollywood forever.” Portman, floored, replied, “Are you kidding me?” She later called it a “formative” moment, joking, “Every divorcee needs Rihanna to call them a bad btch—it’s the perfect pick-me-up.”
The exchange continued with mutual admiration. Portman gushed over Rihanna’s music, while the singer, starstruck, requested a photo, saying, “I don’t get excited to meet anybody, but I love you!” This uplifting encounter underscored Portman’s journey of self-empowerment.
Now, with a new partner by her side, Natalie Portman is clearly embracing a hopeful and exciting future.
