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Natalie Portman Explains Why She Prefers Living in Paris Instead of L.A.: 'They’re Very Good at Privacy Here'

Natalie Portman details living in Paris with her two children following the divorce from her longtime husband, Benjamin Millepied.

Portman, who shares her two children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, said she's grateful for being able to raise them with the politeness and appreciation for affection that comes with living in France. The proud mom, who grew up in Long Island, N.Y., also expressed how much she enjoys the overall cultural aesthetics of the Parisian lifestyle, noting that even the “cold and gray” weather doesn’t diminish the amount of elevated entertainment there is to indulge in. "[Natalie's] biggest priority has been ensuring a smooth transition for her children," a source close to the former couple told PEOPLE in March 2024.

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