Actress Natalie Portman, 44, told the magazine The actress's father is a gynecologist specializing in fertility, which is why Portman says she is very aware of the ordeal of having problems conceiving. "I grew up hearing about how difficult it is to get pregnant – she says –. I have so many people I love who have gone through so much that I also want to be respectful of this issue. It's a very beautiful and joyful thing, and it's not easy either." The actress adds that, for this reason, she knows how lucky she is to have become pregnant. "I am very aware of it and very grateful for it. I feel deep appreciation and gratitude," she emphasizes.