Natalie Portman thinks she should have checked into rehab after filming ‘Black Swan’. The 29-year-old star won a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal as a disturbed ballerina in the movie, but admits it was such a challenging role, both physically and mentally, she should have taken some proper time out to recover afterwards instead of starting work on ‘Thor’. She said: “I loved Darren Aronofsky and working with him was a deeply fulfilling experience but I just showed up for ‘Thor’ spent. ...

Natalie Portman has been criticised for being pregnant before being married. Former governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee claims the 29-year-old actress – who is expecting her and her fiance Benjamin Millepied’s first child together - is giving a “distorted” image of parenthood because she can afford to look after a child on her own, while many other American single mothers could not do the same. ...

Natalie Portman is expecting a baby boy. The 'Black Swan' actress – whose first child is due this summer – and fiance Benjamin Millepied are said to be "so excited" to be welcoming a baby son into the world. A source close to the couple told Life & Style magazine: "They've only told a very small group of family members and friends that they're expecting a son. They are so excited. Benjamin cannot wait to be a father. "Natalie had a big smile on her face. She looked amazing." ...

Natalie Portman didn’t have any time to herself while filming ‘Black Swan’. The Hollywood beauty – who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress thanks to her performance as ballet dancer Nina in the Darren Aronofsky-directed project – couldn’t switch off from her character because of the amount she had to work out to be at her physical peak while shooting. ...

Natalie Portman's pregnancy has been "really calm". The 29-year-old actress – who is expecting her first child this summer with fiance Benjamin Millepied – is delighted the first three months since conception have been smooth and without problems. She said: "I feel great. I'm through my first trimester. It's been really calm and good." ...

Natalie Portman would “make out in the park” if she were anonymous. The ‘Black Swan’ actress – who is currently expecting her first child with fiance Benjamin Millepied – admits she would be open to doing more adventurous things if she were not in the public eye. Asked what she would do if she could be anonymous for a day, she said: "I would make out in the park! That's the thing I would most enjoy doing in New York, and it's something I'll never do. ...