Natalie Portman joins Role Model onstage, dancing during Madison Square Garden show

Natalie Portman made a surprise onstage appearance at Role Model’s concert on July 29, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The moment occurred during the singer’s performance of “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” a track known for featuring a guest cameo at live shows.

Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, has previously brought out artists such as Renée Rapp, Dylan Minnette, and Bowen Yang for the segment. This time, the special guest was Portman whose appearance was quickly shared across social media platforms.

Videos showed Portman dressed in a white T-shirt, denim shorts, and sneakers, with a denim jacket tied around her waist.

Fans reacted to the moment online, with one TikTok user commenting, “Nothing could have prepared me for Natalie Portman.” Others noted her youthful appearance and stage presence, with comparisons made to younger performers.

Some fans also connected the surprise appearance to Lena Dunham, who reportedly introduced Portman and Pillsbury.

Both are set to appear in Dunham’s upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Good Sex, which also stars Mark Ruffalo. The film is said to revolve around a love triangle and is currently slated for a 2027 release, though no official date has been announced.

While further details on the Netflix project remain limited, Portman’s appearance at the concert appears to have generated renewed interest in the film and her collaboration with the pop artist.