She may not be a pop star, but Natalie Portman is singing the praises of Rihanna.
The Oscar-winning actress spoke directly about her divorce from ex-husband Benjamin Millepied for the first time on “Jimmy Tonight,” sharing a brief exchange with the “Umbrella” singer and makeup mogul. of”.
Portman and Rihanna first met in January, outside the Dior Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. women videos The interaction went viral; the two complimented each other.
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Natalie Portman and Rihanna met outside Paris Fashion Week in January. Both attended the Dior Haute Couture fashion show. (Getty Images)
“It was an amazing experience for me,” Portman told Fallon of meeting Rihanna. “I think every woman going through a divorce should have Rihanna tell her she’s a ‘bad woman.'”
According to “People” magazine, the 43-year-old Portman filed for divorce from dancer and choreographer Millepied in July 2023. The two met on the set of her 2010 film “Black Swan”, but it was not until 2024 that It was only finalized in March. Rumors of infidelity had dogged the couple before their split.
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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied met on the set of the 2010 film Black Swan. The former couple were together for 11 years and have two children together. (Gareth Catmull/DisneyGetty Images)
A French magazine reported in February 2023 that Millepied was having an affair.
“That’s exactly what I needed,” Portman said of Rihanna’s interaction, before Fallon played tapes of the two meetings.
There are reports that Benjamin Millepied has been unfaithful. (Getty Images)
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As they embraced, Portman could be heard telling the “Stay” singer emphatically, “I love you.”
“I’m a fucking fan,” Rihanna shot back.
“Are you kidding me?” Portman said.
“You are one of the hottest women in Hollywood. Ever,” Rihanna declared.
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“I’m going to faint,” Portman declared.
“You make the most innocent face and I’m like ‘ugh,'” Rihanna added. “I don’t get excited about anyone, but I love you.”
Natalie Portman called meeting Rihanna a “formative experience.” (Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
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“This was a huge moment in my life,” Portman told Fallon after watching the film.
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“It was really exactly what I needed at that point in my life,” she told Hoda Kotb and Justin Sylvester. “She provided it for me. I’m forever grateful. I love her…she’s the sexiest.”
