Natalie Portman is expected to return to the Oscars ceremony for the first time in six years, sparking speculation about whether she will attend with her current boyfriend, Tanguy Destable. The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, with Portman confirmed as a guest due to her involvement as a producer on Arco, which is nominated for Best Animated Feature.
A Return After Divorce
Portman’s last Oscars appearance was in 2020, where she attended solo. Since then, she finalized her divorce from choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2023 after reports surfaced of his alleged affair with Camille Étienne. The split followed a 13-year marriage and two children, Aleph and Amalia.
New Relationship Confirmed
In early 2025, Portman began dating Destable, a French musician. The relationship was first reported by the French outlet Voici, which published photos of the pair together in France. The news was later confirmed by People magazine.
Portman and Destable have maintained a private relationship, but the 2026 Oscars could mark their first official public appearance as a couple.
The absence of public displays of affection has heightened curiosity among fans and media outlets, as many wonder if Portman will bring Destable as her date. The event would be a significant step for the couple, signaling a public acknowledgment of their relationship after Portman’s highly publicized divorce.
The Oscars red carpet is often seen as a validation of celebrity relationships, and Destable’s presence alongside Portman would be a symbolic moment for both of them.
