portmangrin230logo.jpgNatalie Portman has started her year off on the best foot ... baby on the way, several acting awards and a fiance that makes her gush.

While accepting the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Black Swan actress took a moment to address her fiance, Benjamin Millepied. Portman, 29, thanked the professional dancer, 33, who "partnered me in the movie and who now partners me in life."

The couple met during the filming of Black Swan when Millepied served as dancer/choreographer for the movie.

Natalie is three months pregnant with the couple's first child.