Many recall Natalie Portman and Rihanna’s unforgettable interaction at Paris Fashion Week a few months ago. Natalie describes it as a pivotal moment in her life.
Natalie Portman, a self-proclaimed Rihanna superfan, revealed on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon how the pop icon helped her through a challenging period. During their encounter, Rihanna had called Natalie “one of the hottest b****es in Hollywood,” a compliment that came at a crucial time for the actress, who was navigating a tough divorce. (Also read: Rihanna and Natalie Portman gush over each other. Watch)
Natalie Portman discusses the memorable moment with Rihanna. Natalie Portman discusses the memorable moment with Rihanna. What Natalie Shared: On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Natalie said, “It was an incredible experience for me. I believe every woman going through a divorce should hear Rihanna call her a bad b****. It was exactly what I needed.”
Jimmy Fallon then played the video of their meeting, after which Natalie commented, “It was a defining moment in my life.”
The Viral Interaction: Natalie met Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week in January while both were attending Christian Dior’s fashion show. They embraced, and Rihanna exclaimed, “I am a f*ing fan. You’re one of the hottest b**es in Hollywood forever.” Natalie, visibly shocked, responded, “Excuse me? I’m going to faint. I’m going to black out. I love you, and I listen to your music all the time. You’re such a queen.”
Natalie also shared a photo of their hug from that day, captioning it, “Still not over this… 🥹 @badgalriri.”
Natalie filed for divorce from her husband of 11 years, director-choreographer Benjamin Millepied, whom she met on the set of Black Swan, the 2010 film that won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. They have a 12-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter.
She is set to appear next in the TV series Lady in the Lake.