Natalie Portman engaged and pregnant

Black Swan star Natalie Portman has some special news this Christmas - she's expecting her first child with choreographer Benjamin Millepied in spring 2011 and the pair also plan to marry next year

Black Swan star Natalie Portman has some special news this Christmas - she's expecting her first child with choreographer Benjamin Millepied in spring 2011 and the pair also plan to marry next year

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Natalie revealed her news in People magazine.

The 29-year-old actress met the New York City ballet dancer Millepied when the pair worked together on Black Swan - the movie that's already been tipped for Oscar success in 2011.

French-born Millepied, 32, was hired by the makers of Black Swan to choreograph the star's dancing for the role.

But it seems that the chemistry extended a little beyond the production set. The star revealed in a statement to Entertainment Weekly on Monday:

'I have always kept my private life private but I will say that I am indescribably happy and feel very grateful to have this experience.'

Congratulations, Natalie!

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