Full Breakdown
Natalia Vodianova Announces Sixth Pregnancy at Age 44
5/27/2026, 8:19:53 PM
Core Announcement: Sixth Child Expected
Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova, 44, confirmed her sixth pregnancy on the May 2024 Vogue France cover, where she appears in a blue mini-dress showing her bump. Vogue France’s Instagram said she had privately informed the editorial team earlier in the year.
Family Background
Vodianova has five children: three from her marriage to aristocrat Justin Portman—Lucas (24), Viktor (18) and Neva (20)—and two sons with husband Antoine Arnault, Maxim (11) and Roman (9). The new baby will be their third together.
Key Figures
Natalia Vodianova, a Russian model, earned $8.6 million in 2012, placing her among top-earning supermodels. Antoine Arnault, Christian Dior CEO and son of LVMH founder Bernard Arnault, is part of a family worth about $190 billion. Justin Portman, son of the 9th Viscount Portman, was her first husband.
Timeline of Milestones
- 2001 – Married Justin Portman at 19.
- 2007 – Births of Lucas, Neva, Viktor.
- 2011 – Divorced Portman; met Antoine Arnault on Louis Vuitton shoot.
- 2014 – Birth of Maxim (first child with Arnault).
- 2016 – Birth of Roman.
- June 2020 – Married Antoine Arnault in Paris.
- Early 2024 – Told Vogue France of pregnancy.
- May 2024 – Pregnancy featured on Vogue France cover.
Data & Statistics
Vodianova is 44. Her children’s ages are 24, 20, 18, 11 and 9. Bernard Arnault’s net worth is about $190 billion. LVMH operates roughly 75 luxury brands.
Official Statements & Responses
Claire Thomson-Jonville, Vogue France’s head of editorial content, said Vodianova confided her pregnancy and that she “perfectly incarnates this kind of motherhood, chosen and fully owned.” She added Vodianova feels “fortunate” to have the chance.
Criticism of Cover
A Celebitchy commentary claimed the Vogue France cover looks “less like a cover shoot and like a snap taken by a bear during Natalia’s hike,” implying a missed chance for a more polished image.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the children’s numbers and ages, but the exact announcement date differs; some cite “the start of the year,” others reference the May 2024 cover. No due-date has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Between two runway shows, at the start of the year, Natalia Vodianova confided in me that she was pregnant. Her sixth child, at 44,” — Claire Thomson-Jonville, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue France
- “Her sixth child, at 44. I knew immediately that she had to be our summer cover star.” — Claire Thomson-Jonville, Vogue France
- “Since almost our first date, it has been a superb roller coaster ride.” — Antoine Arnault, interview with W Magazine, 2017
- “The Russian model said she's "fortunate" to be pregnant again.” — Natalia Vodianova, interview excerpt reported by Vogue France
What’s Next
The baby is expected in late 2024. The couple will likely appear in further fashion media while balancing the new arrival with runway and campaign duties, and the Vogue France summer cover will continue to be promoted.
