Natalie Portman Finds Solace in Rihanna's Praise During Divorce

During Paris Fashion Week in January, Natalie Portman shared a viral moment with pop star Rihanna, who consoled her amid her divorce from Benjamin Millepied. The Oscar-winning actress found Rihanna's candid compliment deeply uplifting during a challenging time. Portman described the exchange as a formative experience.

Hollywood star Natalie Portman revealed how a viral interaction with pop sensation Rihanna during Paris Fashion Week in January provided much-needed support amid her divorce. Portman, who filed for divorce from French choreographer Benjamin Millepied in July 2023 after 11 years of marriage, shared this on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday.

Rihanna's candid praise, calling Portman 'one of the hottest b****** in Hollywood,' came at a pivotal moment. 'It was an amazing experience for me. I think every woman going through a divorce should get to have Rihanna say to her that she's a bad b****,' Portman said, capturing the significance of the moment as Fallon applauded.

The viral video showing their embrace outside the Dior Haute Couture show in Paris encapsulated a genuine moment of admiration and support. 'I love you,' Portman told Rihanna, who responded enthusiastically, 'I am a f****ing fan. You are one of the hottest b****** in Hollywood forever.' The exchange highlighted the power of female solidarity during tough times.

(With inputs from agencies.)