Natalie Portman’s dating history

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 01:56 EST
Natalie Portman’s Dating History
Natalie Portman (Source: Prime Video)


Natalie Hershlag, popularly known as Natalie Portman, is an Israeli-American actress and producer, born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem. At a young age, she attended the American Theater Dance Workshop and Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts to work on her craft. Portman made her film debut at the age of 12 in the action thriller Léon: The Professional in 1994. She made her Broadway debut with the play The Diary of a Young Girl in 1998.


Portman received international popularity for her role as Padmé Amidala in the film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 1999. She is best known for her work in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005), Closer (2004), Black Swan (2010), No Strings Attached (2011), Jackie (2016), the Thor film series (2011-2022), etc. She has won many major awards for her work over the years, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and 2 Golden Globe Awards. Apart from acting, Portman’s personal life has been in the spotlight over the years. Let’s take a look at Natalie Portman’s dating history.


Jake Gyllenhaal


Natalie Portman’s Dating History
Jake Gyllenhaal (Source: Instagram)


According to E!, Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal started dating in 2002. After going on a few dates, they ended their relationship. In 2006, they again made headlines after they were spotted together on a date in New York, but their relationship lasted for only a few months. After their breakup, they remained on good terms and also worked together in the psychological drama film Brothers in 2009.


In 2011, Gyllenhaal presented her with the Desert Palm Achievement Award and said, “She’s a vegan, which makes it really frustrating when you’re picking a place to eat. She is the Audrey Hepburn of our generation. She’s graceful, has amazing eyebrows, and is talented, really short, funny, smart, dedicated, incredibly kind, and Jewish!”


Gael Garcia Bernal


Natalie Portman’s Dating History
Gael Garcia Bernal (Source: Instagram)


Natalie Portman and Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal met each other for the first time at an Oscars after-party. They dated on and off from 2004 to 2007. They have been spotted together many times over the years by the media. They were also spotted together at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2006 and then at the US Open. According to the reports, in 2007, they were spotted spending time together at the Vanity Fair party.


Nathan Bogle


Natalie Portman’s Dating History
Nathan Bogle (Source: Next/YouTube)


Natalie Portman and Nathan Bogle were spotted together at the US Open in New York in 2007. Nathan Bogle was the co-founder of Rag & Bone, but he left the brand because of creative differences. They only dated for a few months.


Benjamin Millepied


Natalie Portman’s Dating History
Benjamin Millepied (Source: Instagram)


Natalie Portman and choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied met each other for the first time in 2009. She learned ballet from him for her role in the hit film Black Swan. They soon started dating and when she won an Oscar for her performance in 2011, she mentioned him in her acceptance speech and said, “To my beautiful love, Benjamin Millepied, who choreographed the film and has now given me the most important role of my life.”


The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Aleph, in 2011 and later married in 2012. They gave birth to their 2nd child, a daughter named Amalia in 2017. According to Us, the couple got separated after 11 years of marriage in August 2023. Portman filed for divorce, which was finalized in March 2024.


Also read: Natalie Portman Net Worth

FAQs about Natalie Portman

A. Natalie Portman plays Jane Foster in the MCU.

A. Natalie Portman won an Oscar in 2010.

A. Natalie Portman has 2 kids.

Related Stories

"You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite "You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite
"You've got to do something new and fresh": Jurassic World Rebirth helmer gets candid about dwindling audience appetite
1d
How many children does Josh Peck have? Former Disney star welcomes child with wife Paige O' Brien How many children does Josh Peck have? Former Disney star welcomes child with wife Paige O' Brien
How many children does Josh Peck have? Former Disney star welcomes child with wife Paige O' Brien
2d
James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not
James Gunn definitively answers whether we will see the Trinity unite in the DCU or not
1d
10 Tom Cruise moments so wild, only he could pull them off (and somehow look cool doing it) 10 Tom Cruise moments so wild, only he could pull them off (and somehow look cool doing it)
10 Tom Cruise moments so wild, only he could pull them off (and somehow look cool doing it)
2d
A look at Michael Madsen's life and career as veteran actor dies at 67 A look at Michael Madsen's life and career as veteran actor dies at 67
A look at Michael Madsen's life and career as veteran actor dies at 67
2d
Who is Skai Jackson’s rumored boyfriend Kyle Richh? All about NYC rapper amid dating speculation Who is Skai Jackson’s rumored boyfriend Kyle Richh? All about NYC rapper amid dating speculation
Who is Skai Jackson’s rumored boyfriend Kyle Richh? All about NYC rapper amid dating speculation
2d
From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast
From Jason Momoa’s Blanka to Noah Centineo’s Ken: All confirmed and rumored Street Fighter movie cast
12h
“Something quite special”- Trainwreck: Poop Cruise director reveals why the streaming hit docu-film definitely deserves a sequel “Something quite special”- Trainwreck: Poop Cruise director reveals why the streaming hit docu-film definitely deserves a sequel
“Something quite special”- Trainwreck: Poop Cruise director reveals why the streaming hit docu-film definitely deserves a sequel
2d
She Rides Shotgun: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming Taron Egerton thriller She Rides Shotgun: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming Taron Egerton thriller
She Rides Shotgun: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming Taron Egerton thriller
2d
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Everything we know about the latest Jaws documentary on Hulu Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Everything we know about the latest Jaws documentary on Hulu
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story: Everything we know about the latest Jaws documentary on Hulu
6h