Natalie Portman shared how a chance encounter with Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week in January became a pivotal moment for her during her divorce from Benjamin Millepied. Rihanna's compliment, calling Portman 'one of the hottest bitches in Hollywood,' provided a much-needed confidence boost. Portman described the interaction as 'exactly what I needed' and 'a formative moment in my life' while discussing it on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' The divorce, finalized in February, followed reports of Millepied's affair. The actress also expressed admiration for Rihanna, highlighting the emotional support she felt from the singer's words during a tough period.