Sometimes, it just doesn't feel official until we see the ring.
And Natalie Portman was sure to show off the giant sparkler that represented her very official engagement in Palm Springs on Saturday.
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The Black Swan star posed for photogs at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, where she was honored with the Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award.
And what did Natalie say of the man who presented her with such a beautiful ring? She of course thanked fianc Benjamin Millepied during her speech "for partnering me in the film as the choreographer and now partners me in life."
The 29-year old actress announced her engagement and pregnancy to her Black Swan costar in late December of 2010. Now we can add the gorgeous ring adorning her finger to the phenomenal stretch of good fortune for the talented Portman!
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