Natalie Portman enjoys beach day with family in Vaucluse

Hollywood actor Natalie Portman has been snapped at a popular beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, as she prepares to begin filming on Thor: Love and Thunder.

Hollywood actor Natalie Portman enjoyed a low-key family day out at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse yesterday, as she prepares to begin filming on Thor: Love and Thunder.

The Black Swan star was seen playing in the sand with her daughter Amalia, 3, while her husband Benjamin Millepied snorkelled in the ocean with their son Aleph, 9.

Since arriving on Australia shores in September, Portman has been spotted exploring Sydney on various occasions. It comes after filming on the latest instalment of the Marvel blockbuster was delayed due to the pandemic.

Portman at Nielsen Park with daughter Amalia. Picture: Matrix Media Group

Portman arrived in Sydney via private jet in October ahead of filming. Picture: AFP

Portman and her Thor co-star Chris Hemsworth previously said filming would begin next month, however the fresh coronavirus outbreak on the Northern Beaches could mean further delays.

A representative for Portman told The Daily Telegraph she jetted Down Under strictly for work after it was speculated she was considering a permanent move.

Actor Christian Bale, who also stars in the film, arrived in Sydney via private jet in October ahead of filming.

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