Overview

• On June 29, during a soccer livestream in Paris, 13-year-old Aleph approached YouTuber Marlon LuGa and revealed that his mother is Natalie Portman, prompting a surprise FaceTime call.
• Aleph verified his identity by showing family photos and introduced LuGa to Portman, who greeted both with a warm smile and casual well-wishes despite being off-guard.
• LuGa, who confessed that Padmé Amidala had been his childhood crush, described the encounter as surreal and praised Aleph as a “very good son.”
• Clips of the exchange have circulated widely, attracting positive commentary for their authenticity and giving fans a rare glimpse into Portman’s secluded family life.
• Portman relocated to Paris in 2014 with her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied to protect her children’s privacy, and her gracious response has reinforced her reputation for discretion and kindness.