Natalie Portman and Her Birthday Boy Do Israel

Cannes Film Festival juror Natalie Portman recently wrapped up her movie-rating duties in the south of France, heading off to her home country for some time with her beau.

Wearing a pair of short-shorts, the My Blueberry Nights actress and boyfriend Devendra Banhart were spotted strolling about Jaffa, Israel earlier this week.

And the timing couldn’t have been better - as the two can spend quality time celebrating Devendra’s 27th birthday (which just so happens to be today).

The little-known folk rock singer-songwriter and musician was born on May 30, 1981, in Houston, Texas. And now that he’s got Natalie by his side, the next year should hold some much needed publicity for Banhart and his musical message.