United Kingdom, June 19 -- Natalie Portman has shared a glimpse into what she described as the "best birthday week ever".

The Oscar-winning actress, who turned 45 on June 9, has since posted a collection of photographs from celebrations in Italy and Paris just days after toasting the milestone.

She reflected on the occasion in an Instagram post shared on Thursday (18.06.26), with her collection of celebratory images including a photograph of Natalie smiling beside a birthday cake, as well as scenes from her travels in Italy, a picture taken near the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an image showing Venus and Jupiter appearing close together in the night sky.

Her update comes during a significant period in Natalie's personal life following the...