'Parent Trap' Co-Stars Reunite for Emotional 'DWTS' Performance

In a heartwarming 'Parent Trap' reunion, actress Natalie Portman's former co-star Dennis Quaid was spotted backstage at a recent 'Dancing with the Stars' episode, supporting Portman and her dance partner Alan Bersten. The 71-year-old actor was seen patting the shoulders of Portman, 54, and her friend Lisa Ann Walter, 62, another 'Parent Trap' star, before their foxtrot performance to Natalie Cole's "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)".

Portman had dedicated the routine to Walter, her "life security blanket", saying she was crucial in keeping her calm and focused during the competition. After the dance, Quaid was seen nodding his approval, earning excited cheers from the audience. Portman expressed her gratitude for the "love and support" of her friends, saying she feels "so much love" when surrounded by the people who have been there for her over the years.

The on-screen chemistry between Portman and Quaid, who played love interests in the 1998 film, was also discussed, with Portman recalling their "tremendous chemistry" despite the 18-year age gap between their characters. She noted that their dynamic worked well, with Quaid being a "younger" 44 to her "older" 26 at the time of filming.