One content creator scored a lucky visit with Natalie Portman.
Marlon Lundgren Garcia—a streamer who boasts over a million followers on Instagram—ran into the Star Wars alum’s 14-year-old son Aleph during a livestream and got the chance to meet Natalie face to face.
While Marlon doesn’t recognize the actress’ name at first, it just took one reference from Aleph of his mother’s work to make the connection.
“You know Star Wars?” Aleph can be heard asking the video, shared to Instagram June 29. “She’s Padmé Amidala. That’s my mom, can you do a shoutout to my mom?”
A shocked Marlon asked, “That’s your mom?”
Aleph then FaceTimed his mom and, indeed, Natalie—who shares Aleph and daughter Amalia, 8, with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied—appeared.
“How are you doing?” Marlon said to Natalie. “I’m sorry for disturbing you, I just wanted to say hi real quick.”
After the Black Swan star replied saying it was to meet the streamer, he added, “I’m here with your son real quick, we’re about to play a little football.”
Unfortunately, Natalie—who looked to be getting her hair done—admitted she couldn’t quite hear what Marlon was saying. She added, however, while waving at the camera, “I hope you’re having a great day.”
Following the call, the content creator admitted how special the moment had been for him.
“Super respectfully, when I was growing up and we used to watch Star Wars very heavily,” Marlon said to the camera, “she was my biggest crush. Very beautiful woman, very good son.”
He added, “That’s insane.”
The livestream-caught moment marks a rare appearance by one of Natalie’s children, who largely remain out of the spotlight. Recently, the Thor actress shared rare insight into life with her kids following her divorce from Benjamin in 2024.
“My kids are always a source of excitement,” Natalie told Jenna Ortega in an April 15 profile for Interview, “because you just see them develop into the individuals they are.”
And these days, Natalie shared, she’s enjoying time with loved ones. “I’ve been spending a lot of time with my friends, their kids and my kids,” she said. “That’s pretty fun.”
For a look back at Natalie and Benjamin’s road to parenthood, keep reading.
Romantic Pas De Deux
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied met while filming Black Swan in 2009. Though the leading lady fell for the man in tights, the acclaimed ballet dancer proved he looks just as suave in a suit.
The Pregnancy Glow
In December 2010, the No Strings Attached star announced the couple's engagement and confirmed they were expecting a child together.
The Oscar Goes To...
In February 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the pregnant Black Swan ballerina Best Actress. Millepied escorted the tearful winner to the stage to accept her award—and during her emotional speech, she thanked her fiancé for giving her the "most important" role of her life.
They welcomed baby Aleph into the world on June 14, 2011.
Fairy-Tale Romance
The couple looked the picture of happily ever at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Baby No. 2
In Jan. 2017, Portman and Millepied attended the SAG Awards at The Shrine Auditorium, exactly one month before the birth of their second child, Amalia.
Camera Ready
The look of love. The May December actress gazed at her husband as they posed together at the 2020 Oscars.
After-Party Celebrations
Two years later, the pair cozied up at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
A Marvelous Occasion
Millepied supported Portman at the Thor: Love And Thunder premiere in Los Angeles in June 2022.
Across the Pond
He was also by her side at the film's July 2022 screening in London.
Joining Forces
In one of their more recent red carpet appearances together, Portman and Millepied attended the Carmen premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.