Natalie Portman goes make-up free as she takes a day off from Thor filming in Sydney

Makeup-free Natalie Portman takes a day off from filming Thor: Love and Thunder as she strolls around Sydney with her mother Shelley


She has been living in Australia since November as production continues on Marvel sequel Thor: Love and Thunder.

But actress Natalie Portman took a well-deserved break from filming on Wednesday, spending the day exploring Sydney with her mother, Shelley Stevens.

The 39-year-old, who plays astrophysicist Jane Foster in the Thor franchise, cut a casual figure as she grabbed coffee from a local café.

Mum-and-daughter time: Natalie Portman has been Down Under since September. And on Thursday, she took some time off from shooting Thor: Love and Thunder to have a day out with her mum, Shelley Stevens.

The Black Swan star, who is known for her show-stopping red carpets appearances, showed off her natural beauty by going makeup free.

She also opted for a laid-back look by teaming a navy jumper with denim cut-offs.

The mother of two completed her outfit with Converse sneakers, leopard-print sunglasses and a black cross-body satchel.

Casual look! Natalie who is used to attending glamorous Red Carpets in Tinsel Town, appears to have adjusted to a relaxed life Down Under. So much so, she went make-up free and donned a casual look for her outing.

Casual look! Natalie who is used to attending glamorous Red Carpets in Tinsel Town, appears to have adjusted to a relaxed life Down Under. So much so, she went make-up free and donned a casual look for her outing.

Meanwhile, Shelley looked chic in beige chinos, a navy and white floral blouse and Nike sneakers.

At one stage, Natalie stepped away from her mother to take a phone call.

The conversation seemed quite serious, and may have been regarding work or her plans to purchase real estate in Australia. 

Busy lady! At one stage, Natalie stepped away from her mum to take what appeared to be a tense phone call.

Busy lady! At one stage, Natalie stepped away from her mum to take what appeared to be a tense phone call.

This sighting comes days after Natalie was spotted house hunting with her husband, Benjamin Millepied, 43, in rural New South Wales.

The couple, along with their children, Aleph, nine, and Amalia, four, have been living Down Under for the last six months.

The famous family have gone largely unnoticed in Australia, and appear to have fit in easily with the laid-back locals in trendy areas like Byron Bay and Bondi Beach. 

Just like the locals: Natalie Portman has temporarily relocated to Sydney with her family while filming the new Marvel film, Thor: Love and Thunder. Pictured Natalie and husband Benjamin Millepied

Just like the locals: Natalie Portman has temporarily relocated to Sydney with her family while filming the new Marvel film, Thor: Love and Thunder. Pictured Natalie and husband Benjamin Millepied

Last month, Natalie attended an NRL game in Sydney alongside fellow A-listers Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky.

In November, she visited a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch’s Paddock.

Earlier this month, the Star Wars actress stopped by the Zimmerman store in Paddington with her mother ahead of Mother’s Day. 

Footy fan? Natalie has been in Australia since September with her family. Earlier this month, the actress and her husband attended an NRL football game in Sydney alongside fellow A-Listers Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky

Footy fan? Natalie has been in Australia since September with her family. Earlier this month, the actress and her husband attended an NRL football game in Sydney alongside fellow A-Listers Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky

Taking in Australia's nature: In March, Natalie Portman explored the Blue Mountains in New South Wales

Taking in Australia’s nature: In March, Natalie Portman explored the Blue Mountains in New South Wales

She has also paid visits to various NSW tourist hotspots, including the Blue Mountains. 

Natalie is reprising her role as astrophysicist Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder, and her character will gain powers similar to Thor in the new installment.

The Marvel film is scheduled for release on May 6, 2022.

Star power: Natalie Portman (right), who plays the character of Jane Foster in the highly anticipated Marvel movie, has been in Sydney since September

Star power: Natalie Portman (right), who plays the character of Jane Foster in the highly anticipated Marvel movie, has been in Sydney since September