Natalie Portman Sings the Praises of Parisian Parenting
Since moving to Paris, France to raise her children, Natalie Portman has noticed something unusual: The French are not as rude as they've been made out to be. As such, Portman wants to make sure she's setting the record straight so that others will feel more comfortable bringing their children (and themselves) to Paris.
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The mother of two shared her thoughts on the French stereotype while speaking with Net-A-Porter. 'I find the people [in France] are actually incredibly friendly — you just have to know how to interact, so that we're not the ones being rude,' she explained. 'Now, when I go back to the US, I'm like, oh, I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It's weird.'
Portman shares her two children with her ex-husband Benjamin Milliepied, and she told the magazine that she was "grateful" for the ability to raise her kiddos in such a welcoming place. And while the adults may be friendly, Portman says the same can be said of the kids her own children have met.
'All the kids that come to my house are, like, 'Bonjour Madame' – and give me the bise [cheek-to-cheek kiss],' she continued. 'And before they leave, they are, like, 'Thank you for having me.'' And, according to Portman, it's not just a passing sentiment either.
'If I'm not nearby, they'll come and find me to say it."
Well, that does it, we're sold! It sounds like Parisian parenting is where it's at. All of this must be a welcome change for Portman, who only recently finalized her divorce from her ex after rumors started spreading that Millepied had been unfaithful during the couple's 11 years of marriage.
Hopefully this means Portman has found some happiness after that period of sorrow following her divorce, especially now that she's surrounded by so many wonderful children and adults.
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