Natalie Portman welcomes second child

Los Angeles - Natalie Portman has given birth to a healthy baby girl.

A representative for the Oscar-winning actress said on Friday that Portman and husband, Benjamin Millepied, welcomed daughter Amalia on 22 February.

This is the second child for Portman and Millepied, who wed in 2012. Their son, Aleph, is 5.

Portman, 35, was celebrated during Hollywood's recent awards season for her starring role in Jackie. She was nominated for best actress at Sunday's Academy Awards, but she did not attend the ceremony.

Millepied, 39, is a dancer and choreographer who worked on the film "Black Swan." He is the founder and director of L.A. Dance Project, a contemporary dance company that works with emerging and established artists.