Last January, amid the excitement of Paris Fashion Week, Natalie Portman and Rihanna shared a heartfelt embrace outside the Christian Dior show. Though not longtime friends, their meeting was a delightful coincidence between two stars who admired each other greatly.
Captured on camera, the encounter left everyone wondering who was more thrilled.
Rihanna Called Natalie Portman a “Bad B*tch”
“I loveyou,” Natalie gushed to Rihanna. In response, Rihanna exclaimed, “I’m a f***ing fan! You’re one of the hottest b*tches in Hollywood forever! You have the most innocent look and I’m like ‘Ahhh!’” Delighted, Natalie replied, “Are you kidding?! I’m going to faint. I adore you and listen to your music all the time. You’re such a queen. Thank you.” Rihanna then asked photographers to capture the moment so she could remember it, and they parted ways with a final hug.
Six months later, while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Natalie Portman reflected on this impromptu encounter. The actress explained how Rihanna’s kind words lifted her spirits at a challenging time, as she was finalizing her divorce. “Every woman going through a divorce should hear Rihanna call her a ‘bad b*tch.’ It was exactly what I needed,” Natalie shared, her voice filled with emotion. “It became a transformative moment in my life.”
A Difficult Period for Natalie Portman
To recap, Natalie Portman separated from French dancer Benjamin Millepied last year. They met in 2010 on the set of Black Swan and married two years later. The couple has two children, Aleph, born in 2011, and Amalia, born in 2017. Their divorce was finalized in February, as reported by People.
“Initially, the situation was very difficult for her, but her friends rallied around her,” a close source revealed. “They helped her through the toughest times. Natalie has emerged from an incredibly difficult and painful year stronger and finds joy in her family, friends, and work. Her priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children.”
This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Jordane Guignon
