When she accepted her Best Actress Award at the Critics’ Choice Awards in L.A., ‘Black Swan’ star Natalie Portman not only thanked director Darren Aronofsky for helming the indie hit, but for “making her fat” as well. The actress credited Aronofsky for not only guiding her in one of her best performances, but for sparking her on-set romance with her new fiance Benjamin Millepied.

“You made me very skinny, and now you’re indirectly responsible for getting me fat…You introduced me to my love, (Benjamin) Millepied, who also choreographed the film,” the Oscar front-runner also said. “I am so incredible grateful for that most special of gifts.”

Portman also poked fun at her long friendship with Aronofsky, who she met ten years ago in Times Square in New York City. “You were classy then, you’re keeping it classy now,” she added.

Written by: Karen Benardello

Natalie Portman in Black Swan