Pictures: The Curse Of The Best Actress Oscar Winner?

It was announced in December that Natalie Portman is engaged to her “Black Swan” choreographer boyfriend Benjamin Millepied, and the two are expecting their first child. Will she be unlucky number 13 to face the Best Actress Oscar Winner curse? (Gary Hershorn/ Reuters)

Hartford Courant

Feb. 28, 2011 8:05 PM PT

Could winning the Oscar for Best Actress In A Leading Role be the relationship kiss of death? Take a look back at the last 12 Oscar winners where 8 have later divorced or ended a serious relationship. Could latest winner Natalie Portman be unlucky number 13? By Sara Grant, CTnow.com producer

1997 Oscar Winner: Helen Hunt "As Good As It Gets"

In 1998, Helen Hunt filed for divorce to end her 17-month marriage to actor Hank Azaria citing irreconcilable differences. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

1998 Oscar Winner: Gwyneth Paltrow "Shakespeare in Love"

Gwenyth Paltrow’s on-and-off three year relationship with Ben Affleck ended in late 2000, two years after she won the Oscar. (Danny Moloshok/Reuters)

Hilary Swank, Two-Time Oscar Winner 1999 and 2004

In May 2006, Hilary Swank filed for divorce from husband Chad Lowe, blaming his substance abuse. But could it have been the curse? (Sam Mircovich/Reuters)

2000 Oscar Winner: Julia Roberts "Erin Brockovich"

Three months after winning the Best Actress Oscar and thanking boyfriend Benjamin Bratt in her speech, Julia Roberts and Bratt split. (Mike Blake/Reuters)

2001 Oscar Winner: Halle Berry "Monster's Ball"

In January 2005, Halle Berry’s divorce from Eric Benet was made final. (Gary Hershorn/ Reuters)

2002 Oscar Winner: Nicole Kidman "The Hours"

Nicole Kidman is an exception to the rule, as her divorce from Tom Cruise came in 2001. She is now happily married to country crooner Keith Urban. Let’s hope the curse doesn’t catch up with her. (Andy Clark/Reuters)

2003 Oscar Winner: Charlize Theron "Monster"

Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend ended their nine-year relationship in 2010 and Theron stopped wearing the commitment ring she was given. (Danny Moloshok/ Reuters)