On July 21, 2025, Natalie Portman was spotted in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood chatting and laughing with Austin Swift, Taylor Swift’s younger brother. The casual encounter happened after Portman wrapped filming for the day on her new Netflix rom-com, Good Sex, directed by Lena Dunham. Portman, 44, was dressed in a black T-shirt and denim shorts, while Austin, 33, wore a maroon plaid shirt and black pants. They were seen mingling with a group of friends before parting ways.
There’s no indication their meetup was related to the movie’s production, though Dunham mentioned pitching Good Sex to Portman at one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts in London in 2024. Fans on platforms like Reddit were surprised by the sighting, with many unaware Taylor Swift even had a brother. Austin, a low-profile actor and producer, has worked on projects like I Am Mortal and manages aspects of his sister’s music licensing.