Natalie Portman explains how Rihanna helped her deal with her divorce

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think every woman going through a divorce should get to have Rihanna say to her that she’s a bad b***h,” she said. “It was a formative moment in my life.” In the video, Portman is seen telling Rihanna, “I love you” as the singer responds, “I’m a f***ing fan. You do the most innocent look and I’m like ‘Ugh!’” Portman and Rihanna shared compliments in the viral video The singer who is known for her quick responses and her honest opinions, added: “Yo, I don’t get excited about anybody, but like, I f***ing love you.” Portman was overwhelmed by the compliment as she responded, “I’m gonna faint. Thank you.” Speaking to People, a source said that Portman found navigating the separation from Millepied “initially really tough”, but her friends have “rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it”.