TL;DR
- Natalie Portman announces pregnancy at 44.
- She shares gratitude for the experience.
- Discusses challenges of conceiving later in life.
- Portman is already a mom to two children.
- Birth rates for older women are increasing.
In a delightful twist that has fans buzzing, Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has revealed that she’s expecting her third child at the fabulous age of 44. The starlet shared this joyous news in an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar, and let’s just say, the excitement is palpable.
“Tanguy and I are very excited,” Portman said, referring to her partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable. “I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle.” And what a miracle it is! With the world watching, Portman is stepping into this new chapter with grace and gratitude.
But hold on, she didn’t just stop at the announcement. Portman took a moment to acknowledge the complex realities surrounding pregnancy, especially for those trying to conceive later in life. “I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant,” she reflected. “I have so many people I love who’ve had such a hard time with it that I want to be respectful around that as well. It’s such a beautiful, joyous thing, and it’s also not an easy thing.” Talk about keeping it real!
As she prepares for this new bundle of joy, it’s worth noting that giving birth later in life is becoming more common in the U.S. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, birth rates among women aged 35-39 have skyrocketed by 71% since 1990, and even more astonishing, a whopping 450% increase for women 45 and older. So, Portman is definitely not alone in this journey.
At nearly a decade past the age doctors label as “advanced maternal age,” Portman is proving that age is just a number. While there are risks associated with pregnancy as women age, many are having healthy pregnancies and babies. Portman herself expressed, “I have more energy than I expected,” and she’s keeping fit with swimming and gyrotonics. You go, girl!
Already a proud mama to son Aleph, 14, and daughter Amalia, 9, whom she shares with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, this new addition is sure to bring even more joy to her family. As the world watches this new chapter unfold, we can’t help but feel excited for Portman and her growing family. Here’s to new beginnings and the joys of motherhood!