Natalie Portman welcomes daughter Amelia

Mumbai: A wave of joy has engulfed the lives of Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied, as the couple welcomed their second child, yesterday.

The 35 year-old Oscar winning actress gave birth to a baby girl, Amalia, with her choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Portman and her husband, who worked together in ' Black Swan,' are also parents to 5-year-old son Aleph.

Due to her pregnancy, the 'Jackie' star cancelled her appearance at the Oscars. She was nominated at this year's Academy Awards for her role in ' Jackie'.

On the professional front, Natalie Portman will next be seen in Terrence Malick's ' Song to Song,' alongside Michael Fassbender, Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara.