Natalie Portman has shared a rare glimpse into her luxury travels, admitting she felt like she had “stepped back in time” during a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
The 44-year-old Black Swan star, who is currently pregnant with her third child, posted a series of photos and videos on Monday, May 11, documenting her stay at the lavish L’Observatoire cottage.
Owned by Belmond, the exclusive suite fills an entire carriage and offers exclusive perks such as a dedicated cabin steward, in-suite dining and even a spacious bathroom with bathtub and stained glass window.
Portman, who looked chic in an all-black outfit for the trip, told her followers that the L’Observatoire cabin was “unforgettable.”
Her tour of the carriage revealed a library that doubles as a spare bedroom, and she shared clips of the train winding along a stunning turquoise coastline.
When she wasn’t taking in the scenery, the actress spent her time playing Scrabble and enjoying live music in one of the train’s elegant dining cars.
Although she did not specify her exact destination, the train is famous for its classic route between London and Venice, although Portman likely boarded closer to home.
She has lived in Paris for over a decade after moving there in 2014 with her older children, Aleph, 13, and Amalia, 9.
Despite her divorce from Benjamin Millepied being finalized in February 2024, she chose to stay in the French capital to maintain her children’s education and her own business ventures.
The tour comes as Portman embraces a new chapter in her personal life.
She is currently expecting her first child with partner Tanguy Destable and sources say she has completely fallen in love with her Parisian lifestyle.
Those close to the star note that her French is now confident and she is enjoying a relatively normal life in the city. This recent rail adventure seems to be the perfect getaway for the mom-to-be before her new arrival joins the family.
