It's amazing it still fits! Pregnant Natalie Portman covers her growing bump in favourite black duffel coat

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Ready to pop: Heavily pregnant Natalie Portman and her fiancée Benjamin Millipied take a stroll through their New York neighbourhood


Everyone has a favourite item of clothing.

And for heavily pregnant actress Natalie Portman it appears to be her black fur-hooded duffel coat.

The Oscar winning actress was spotted yet again using the casual jacket to keep her growing baby bump under wraps as she strolled through her New York neighbourhood with fiancé Benjamin Millipied yesterday.


Cover up: The Oscar winning actress was wearing her favourite black hooded jacket


The fairly unflattering but comfortable-looking coat has been a staple in the actress's wardrobe ever since she became pregnant and is seen on her almost everytime she sets foot out of the house.

On yesterday's outing the 29-year-old Black Swan star paired the coat with casual black trousers, comfy trainers and her staple black Ray Ban Wayfarers.



Comfortable: The actress has been wearing the black trench since early on in her pregnancy


The actress was joined by her future husband, Benjamin Millipied, who was also casually dressed in black trousers, a black sports jacket and a navy baseball cap.

The romantic parents-to-be held hands as they ran errands around their West Village neighbourhood.


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Heavily pregnant Natalie Portman keeps active as she gets ready for baby

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Counting down: Natalie Portman enjoyed a stroll through New York today


Natalie Portman may be heavily pregnant, but she's not putting her feet up just yet.

The 29-year-old actress, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Benjamin Millepied, was spotted taking a stroll through the streets of New York today with her dog.

She dressed for comfort in runners, leggings and a loose T-shirt.

The mother-to-be said that she relies on exercise to keep her calm and relaxed.

She told Marie Claire: 'To me, exercise is the best way to combat stress, whether swimming or hiking.


'I do yoga sometimes, but not regularly any more. And I also get acupuncture and a massage when I'm feeling stressed.'

But when she has some precious time off, she said that she loves nothing more than to sleep.

'I love being at home. My work takes me away so much that it really feels like a vacation just to be home and be able to stay in bed all day,' she said.

'I love getting into bed at night. I really love sleeping! It's always fun to know that work is over and it's time to sleep.'


Bump ahead: The actress put her changing form on show in a blue T-shirt


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Pregnant Natalie Portman plays it casual and make-up free on lunch date with fiance

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Dressed down: Natalie Portman showed off her growing baby bump in New York today in a casual ensemble of jeans and a sweater


It was a table for three as pregnant Natalie Portman nipped out for lunch with her fiance Benjamin Millepied.

The 29-year-old Oscar-winning actress was spotted leaving a restaurant in East Hampton, New York, yesterday.

Natalie displayed her growing bump in an ensemble of jeans and a sweater, opting for a casual look as she dined out.

Happy couple: The Oscar-winning actress was out with her fiance Benjamin Millepied for lunch in East Hampton


She completed her relaxed style by not wearing a scrap of make-up and with her hair tied back in a loose bun.

Natalie is exepcting her first child this summer after announcing her pregnancy in December.

At the time she also revealed she had got engaged to Benjamin, who was a choreographer on her film Black Swan for which she won the Best Actress Academy Award.

Natalie has recently been in the spotlight once again after her body double in Black Swan, Sarah Lane, claimed the acterss did hardly any of the full body shots.


Lunch date: Natalie met Benjamin on the set of Black Swan where he was a choreographer


Her comments have ignited a war of words with producers insisiting Natalie did around 85 per cent of the dance moves.

However Portman has stayed firmly mum on the subject, refusing to 'give into the gossip', as she put it.

It's been a busy year for the star, who has won a slew of awards and has also graced the screen in No Strings Attached.

Her upcoming films include Your Highness and Thor.


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'I smoked weed in college, but I'm too old now': Natalie Portman on her 'stoner' past as she stars in TWO comedies about the drug

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Stoner past: Natalie Portman discusses her fondness for marijuana back in her college days


With an Oscar for Black Swan under her belt, perhaps Natalie Portman feels it's time to put her feet up and relax with some less serious roles for a change.

The actress, who has long received critical acclaim for her dramatic roles, is set to star in two upcoming 'stoner comedies'.

The first, Your Highness, is released this month, while the just-announced Best Buds will have to wait until after the birth of her first child this summer.

And Natalie, 29, says it's an area she has quite a bit of experience in, from her days at Harvard University.

'I love stoner comedies. I smoked weed in college, but I haven’t smoked in years,' she has told Entertainment Weekly.

'I’m too old. I wish I was that cool, but I’m like an old lady now. I’m in bed by 10 p.m. I can’t do that anymore.'

Her comments were made before she announced her pregnancy this year.

The actress graduated from Harvard in 2003 with a B.A. in Psychology.

During her education there she only made two films, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and a small role in Cold Mountain.

She told the New York Post at the time: 'I don't care if college ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star.'

But it appears Natalie did more in her dorm room than just studying.

And she has enjoyed reliving her 'stoner' days in Your Highness, the medieval comedy in which she stars alongside James Franco and Danny McBride.

High times: The actress stars in Your Highness, a medieval comedy about brothers with a weed habit on a quest


She plays Isabel, a mysterious warrior, who joins brothers Thadeous and Fabious in their quest to rescue Fabious' bride Belladonna from an evil sorcerer.

Their efforts are hindered by lazy Thadeous' fondness for smoking weed.

Natalie will produce and star in Best Buds. She will play a bride-to-be who blows off her wedding for a marijuana-fuelled road trip to San Diego with her two best friends.


Bad habit: Natalie will also produce and star in Best Buds, about a bride who ditches her wedding to go on a marijuana-fuelled road trip with her friends




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Natalie Portman disguises her growing baby bump in a large black coat

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Under wraps: Natalie Portman covers her growing baby bump in an oversized coat as she ran errands yesterday in New York


Throughout the Hollywood Awards season, Oscar winner Natalie Port had her baby bump on full display.

But this weekend the 29-year-old kept it under wraps as she bundled up in a large black coat.

The expectant mother looked casual and comfortable in workout pants, trainers, sunglasses and a large coat yesterday to run errands in down town Manhattan.

The Black Swan actress, who is engaged to ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, has remained low-key since a controversy erupted last week after a body double claimed that she performed most of Natalie's ballet scenes in the film.


Dressed for comfort: Natalie looked relaxed in her workout pants, trainers and black coat


Sarah Lane, a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre who worked as Natalie's dance double, claims the 29-year-old star only did about five percent of the full body shots seen in the flick.

Lane has also alleged that producers pressured her to downplay her involvement.


Surprised? Natalie seems stunned that she has been recognised, even though she's wearing sunglasses and a hood over her head


Fox Searchlight and the film makers quickly released a joint statement which said: 'We were fortunate to have Sarah there to cover the more complicated dance sequences and we have nothing but praise for the hard work she did.

However, Natalie herself did most of the dancing featured in the final film.'

The star appears to be trying to put the controversy behind her and is preparing to embark on the promotional blitz for her upcoming action comedy Your Highness, which opens next weekend.


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Oscar winner Natalie Portman goes from ballet swan to medieval archer in action comedy Your Highness

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What a change: Natalie Portman and Danny McBride appear together in Your Highness, a change from her Oscar-winning performance in Black Swan


Her haunting portrayal of a mentally fragile ballet dancer in Black Swan won her the coveted best actress Oscar last month.

But Natalie Portman is not one to be typecast, and her new film sees her tackling an action comedy as a fearless female archer.

In Your Highness the actress stars alongside James Franco, who also won an Oscar nod for his dramatic role in 127 Hours.

Taking aim: Portman plays the archer in Your Highness


But the pair are perhaps unlikely to repeat their Oscar success with their new movie, which sees them embark on a quest to rescue a kidnapped royal bride, played by Zooey Deschanel.

Your Highness is a comedic action/adventure set in medieval times, and also stars Danny McBride and Justin Theroux.

With the same director of Pineapple Express, the movie is unlikely to win any more Oscar nominations, although it is sure to have a broad appeal.

Not one for an Oscar: Portman stars alongside James Franco, Danny McBride, Justin Theroux and Zooey Deschanel

Game for a laugh: Zooey Deschanel plays the royal bride, who is kidnapped by an evil wizard, sparking a quest


The trailer for the movie shows Portman in a plunging low-cut version of a medieval costume, while Deschanel is in an equally revealing red corset dress.

The movie has yet to hit screens but has already caused a stir after Portman's pert derrière was covered up by bosses with a digital bikini.

An original trailer showed the actress wearing a thong bikini beside a lake, but to lower the age rating her behind was digitally covered in a sensible pair of brown bikini bottoms.

James Franco arrives for the Late Show With David Letterman in New York last night




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Oscar winner Natalie Portman goes from ballet swan to medieval archer in action comedy Your Highness

By Daily Mail Reporter


What a change: Natalie Portman and Danny McBride appear together in Your Highness, a change from her Oscar-winning performance in Black Swan


Her haunting portrayal of a mentally fragile ballet dancer in Black Swan won her the coveted best actress Oscar last month.

But Natalie Portman is not one to be typecast, and her new film sees her tackling an action comedy as a fearless female archer.

In Your Highness the actress stars alongside James Franco, who also won an Oscar nod for his dramatic role in 127 Hours.

Taking aim: Portman plays the archer in Your Highness


But the pair are perhaps unlikely to repeat their Oscar success with their new movie, which sees them embark on a quest to rescue a kidnapped royal bride, played by Zooey Deschanel.

Your Highness is a comedic action/adventure set in medieval times, and also stars Danny McBride and Justin Theroux.

With the same director of Pineapple Express, the movie is unlikely to win any more Oscar nominations, although it is sure to have a broad appeal.

Not one for an Oscar: Portman stars alongside James Franco, Danny McBride, Justin Theroux and Zooey Deschanel

Game for a laugh: Zooey Deschanel plays the royal bride, who is kidnapped by an evil wizard, sparking a quest


The trailer for the movie shows Portman in a plunging low-cut version of a medieval costume, while Deschanel is in an equally revealing red corset dress.

The movie has yet to hit screens but has already caused a stir after Portman's pert derrière was covered up by bosses with a digital bikini.

An original trailer showed the actress wearing a thong bikini beside a lake, but to lower the age rating her behind was digitally covered in a sensible pair of brown bikini bottoms.

James Franco arrives for the Late Show With David Letterman in New York last night




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Natalie Portman's fiancé defends her use of a body double in Oscar-winning Black Swan role

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Feeling chilly: Natalie Portman keeps warm in her coat as she walks her dog in New York City today


It was the single most talked about performance this year and even won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

But what some fans might not know is that Natalie Portman had a little help with her highly acclaimed role as a tormented prima ballerina in Black Swan - her two body doubles.

The 29-year-old actress, who is currently pregnant with her first child, used dancers Kimberly Prosa and Sarah Lane for some technical scenes.


Getting ready for baby: It's only a few weeks until Portman is expected to give birth


However, Natalie's dance partner and choreographer on the film Benjamin Millepied, says the integrity of her performance should not be questioned.

Benjamin, who is also now engaged to the actress and is father to her unborn child, told the Los Angeles Times of her performance: 'It was so believable, it was fantastic, that beautiful movement quality.


Deserved the Oscar: Natalie Portman with her dance partner turned fiancé Benjamin Millepied


'There are articles now talking about her dance double that are making it sound like [her body double] did a lot of the work, but really, she just did the footwork, and the fouettés, and one diagonal phrase in the studio. Honestly, 85 per cent of that movie is Natalie.

'[I made] things fluid and not too complicated,' he said of the choreography.

'By getting more movement going, which in turn added to the camera movement - that is basically what I did. If we had kept things more classical, more restrained, less fluid, it would have been harder to trick the eye.'


Helping hand: Natalie Portman used a dance double for certain Black Swan scenes it was revealed today


Natalie began dancing when she was a child and talked openly about the rigorous five-hour-a-day dance training she underwent for a year before filming.

'She definitely put her work in,' Prosa, one of her dance doubles, told the Huffington Post.

'Just in a couple of months, she looked credible - all the dancers on the set were really impressed at how well she pulled that off - it was pretty amazing.'


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