Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and breakout star Paul Mescal set tongues wagging after a recent friendly outing in London. The sighting, captured on Wednesday, May 28th, has fueled speculation about a potential romance between the two actors.
This friendly encounter comes amidst heightened interest in both stars’ personal lives. In March 2024, Portman finalized her divorce from choreographer Benjamin Millepied after 11 years of marriage.
The former couple share two children together, Aleph (12) and Amalia (7). News of their split followed rumors of infidelity surrounding Millepied, which Portman publicly addressed as “terrible” and something she wished not to contribute to.
Despite her Hollywood status, Portman has consistently advocated for a private life outside of the spotlight. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, she described her life in Los Angeles as “very non-Hollywood.”
Highlighting the importance of her non-industry friendships, she stated, “We’re not going to Hollywood parties, we’re having dinners at home in the backyard.”
Natalie Portman & Paul Mescal’s Cozy London Outing
Portman, 42, and Mescal, 28, were spotted enjoying a casual hangout outside of 69 Colebrooke Row, a popular speakeasy-style bar in the heart of London. Photos show the pair engaged in conversation and laughter, both dressed down in plain white t-shirts. While Portman opted for a relaxed look with light blue jeans, Mescal kept things slightly more formal by tucking his shirt into black trousers.
Mescal, known for his role in the critically acclaimed drama “Normal People,” has also expressed a strong desire for privacy regarding his relationships.
Following his high-profile 2022 breakup with musician Phoebe Bridgers, he spoke out to Harper’s Bazaar in August 2023, criticizing the public’s entitlement to information about his personal life. “It’s nobody else’s business and should never be commented on because it’s indecent. And it’s unkind,” he declared.
Despite their preference for privacy, Natalie Portman & Paul Mescal’s professional paths have intersected in the past. The two actors participated in Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series in December 2023. During their on-screen interview, they shared genuine admiration for each other’s work.
Mescal gushed about Portman’s “utterly brilliant” performance in the drama “May December,” while Portman expressed how “impressed” she was by his performance in “All of Us Strangers.” Notably, Portman even complimented Mescal’s character, calling him “a dream man” for his emotional availability and care.
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