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Natalie Portman Joins YouTuber on Surprise FaceTime After Son’s Spontaneous Paris Encounter

The call sheds light on the tension between celebrity privacy and fan-fueled social media virality.

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Overview

  • Thirteen-year-old Aleph approached Marlon LuGa during a livestream in Paris and revealed his mother’s identity, prompting the unexpected interaction.
  • LuGa verified Aleph’s claim by viewing family photos on his phone and immediately FaceTimed Portman, who greeted him warmly before ending the call.
  • Portman’s brief appearance—captured on street-side video—offers a rare glimpse into her efforts to maintain family privacy in public settings.
  • The impromptu exchange tapped into nostalgic fandom for her Padmé Amidala role and elicited genuine admiration from the onlookers.
  • Clips of the call have rapidly circulated online, with fans praising both Portman and her son and underscoring social media’s amplifying power.