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Natalie Portman has some sparkling words of wisdom for her kids.
The Black Swan actress shared advice for her and ex-husband Benjamin Millepied's son Aleph, 14, and Amelia, 8, about love in a sweet handwritten letter.
"Always remember, inner strength isn't found," Natalie said as she narrated the note in the newest Tiffany & Co. campaign film, which debuted at the 2026 Oscars on March 15. "You build it piece by piece. When you find conviction in moments of doubt, when you find certainty in moments of confusion, when you find joy in the everyday."
As viewers followed the Academy Award-winning actress filming a Breakfast at Tiffany's-inspired commercial, as well as exploring the most beautiful fixtures of New York City, including a stunning view of Central Park, she continued reading her letter aloud.
"At a table for one, in laughter, in defeat, in grace, in grit, in courage, impatient open hands at the core of what makes us human," Natalie—the latest global House ambassador for the jewelry company—reflected. "You'll see. You don't have to be perfect to experience perfect moments. This is where inner strength grows best."
"That's where you'll find love, one without expectations or conditions," she concluded. "It's the most important kind, the love for yourself. With love, Mom."
Since the 44-year-old—who won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2011 Oscars for Black Swan—finalized her divorce from the choreographer in March 2024, she's found respite in motherhood.
"My kids are always a source of excitement because you just see them develop into the individuals they are," she told Jenna Ortega for Interview magazine in April 2025. "I've been spending a lot of time with my friends, with their kids and my kids; that's pretty fun."
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Although she has loved focusing on motherhood, Natalie never saw herself stepping away from the camera.
"I was just excited to have kids with a person I was in love with," she admitted, adding of the duo's profession, "It's really important to have people in your life who keep you on the ground."
Natalie's campaign video wasn't the only must-see moment at the 2026 Oscars. Keep reading for a glimpse at what you may have missed...
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Ryan Coogler & Paul Thomas Anderson
At this point in the night, the Sinners and One Battle After Another directors were just a couple of auteurs clutching their first-ever Oscars, Coogler for Best Original Screenplay and PTA for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet
Jenner is officially a regular, accompanying Best Actor nominee Chalamet to the Oscars for the second year in a row.
And the Kylie Cosmetics mogul was excited to see Sentimental Value star Elle Fanning, her boyfriend's A Complete Unknown costar from his 2025 award season run and a nominee this year for Best Supporting Actress.
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Teyana Taylor & Cassandra Kulukundis
While fellow attendees started ripping into their snacks (again accompanied by a note from host Conan O'Brien), Taylor celebrated One Battle After Another's casting director for winning the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting.
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Jacob Elordi
The Frankenstein star made the rounds in between awards.
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Pedro Pascal & Sigourney Weaver
Weaver's trying and failing not to burst out laughing before the duo headed out to present Best Production Design (to Frankenstein) and Best Visual Effects (to Avatar: Fire & Ash).
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Chase Infiniti & Paul Thomas Anderson
After making her acting debut in One Battle After Another, Infiniti couldn't have been more thrilled over how the night was going.
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Winners for Best Original Song
Mark Sonnenblick tried to keep the commercial break at bay, to no avail, when one of his fellow songwriters was cut off mid-sentence while accepting "Golden's" historic when for Best Original Song.
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Demi Moore & Mikey Madison
Madison may have come out ahead in the Best Actress race last year, but they still enjoyed a reunion of substance.
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Pauline Chalamet & Timothée Chalamet
There was plenty of room for family in the Marty Supreme row, Chalamet's sister joining him and Jenner for a night out.
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Rachel McAdams & Sterling K. Brown
This is not us, but rather two actors having a moment near the makeup chair backstage at the Academy Awards. No need to send help.
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Nicole Kidman
The 2003 Best Actress winner didn't mind whiling away a few more of the hours at the 2026 Oscars.
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Michael B. Jordan & Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio was on hand to celebrate Jordan's golden moment, as he surged in the final days of voting to win Best Actor.
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This was taken March 10 during the Governors Ball preview at the Ovation Hollywood Complex, a sneak peek at the glam spot where the winners go to get their statues engraved, but we thought you should see how the sausage, er, chocolate is made.
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