Who is Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman

I first took notice of Natalie Portman in her role of Mathilda in Léon  (The Professional). She was so young but she was already an excellent actress. I thought she was a beautiful child and very talented. Her career really got a boost when she was chosen for the part of Queen Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequels.

I later found out that she is an only child. I'm always on the lookout for great only children role models to share with members of a Parents of Only Children board that I host. And is she ever a positive role model. She has always put her education ahead of her career and is a very intelligent and well spoken woman. She is a Harvard graduate, fluent in Hebrew, a political activist and the FINCA Ambassador of Hope.

Natalie Portman at a Glance

Click on the small blue link to be taken to Natalie Portman's page on Wikipedia. Here is the introduction.

Natalie Hershlag (born June 9, 1981), better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (released in 1999, 2002 and 2005). In 1999, she enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology while still working as an actress. She completed her bachelor's degree in 2003.

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Paul McCartney My Valentine ft. Natalie Portman

Paul McCartney - "My Valentine" (Official Video ft. Natalie Portman)
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No Strings Attached

Lifelong friends Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) take their relationship to the next level. Afraid of ruining their friendship, they make a pact to keep things purely physical, with no fighting, no jealousy and no expectations. Emma and Adam pledge to do whatever they want, wherever they want, as long as they do not fall in love.

Find out more on the official website of No Strings Attached.

Natalie's a Mom!

Natalie Portman and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied are the proud parents of a baby boy! Aleph Portman-Millepied was born June 14, 2011.

Natalie, 30, and Benjamin, 34, have been together since the end of 2009. They met on the set of Black Swan.

Millepied and Portman

Black Swan

A thriller that zeros in on the relationship between a veteran ballet dancer and a rival.

Visit the Official website of Black Swan.

BLACK SWAN - Official HD trailer
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Making Of

Making OfMakingOf.com is a website co-founded by Natalie Portman and Christine Aylward. It's a social network of sorts geared toward the love of filmmaking. The site is in Beta right now, but as it develops members will be able to learn from & interact with actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. There will be behind-the-scenes content, interviews with industry insiders, and an interactive, entertainment-focused community forum.

Brothers

A young man comforts his older brother's wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan. Based on Susanne Bier's film, "Brothers".

Visit the Official website of Brothers.

Brothers - Trailer 2
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The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn GirlTwo sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious Father and Uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting the affections of the King of England. As the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a King, one driven by ambition, the other by true affection, England is torn apart.

Find out more on the official website of The Other Boleyn Girl.

Natalie Portman photos on Flickr

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Disturbance by Erik Vanden
closer by Hot Rod Homepage
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Black Swan by GabboT
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The Natalie Portman Collection

A line of designer Vegan footwear

Natalie Portman Collection at Té Casan



She had a line of fashionable "animal-friendly" footwear in collaboration with Té Casan (tae-ca-sahn), a shoe boutique in NY which sells exclusive limited edition shoes.

All of the shoes were made without the use of animal products, with materials including satin, faux-patent, faux-suede, faux-calf, faux-nappa and faux-snake. Styles included Mary Janes, pumps, sandals and ballet flats and come in red, black, brown, navy, pink, purple, grey, gold, silver, pewter, and platinum.

Prices ranged from $99 to $395. 100% of her proceeds were donated to various non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental preservation and animal rights.

FINCA

FINCA's Village Banking CampaignNatalie Portman was named FINCA International's first Ambassador of Hope.

In 2004 and 2005 she traveled to Uganda, Guatemala, and Ecuador in her role as Ambassador of Hope, and currently serves as co-chair of FINCA's Village Banking Campaign.

She completed a documentary about FINCA Mexico in April 2007.

Natalie Portman Speaking About FINCA

Natalie Portman on The View talks about FINCA
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Great Natalie Portman Movies

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Recent blog posts about Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman: Hiding Behind Her Dirty Laundry
Feeling a bit camera shy, a covered up Natalie Portman hit up her local dry cleaners in Hollywood, California this afternoon (May 25). Dressed in a flowing white top, red jeans and black sneakers, the "Black Swan" star did her best to hide behind her ...
Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman sign on for McCartney's 'My Valentine'
If you have ever wanted to see Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp use their vast knowledge of sign language, now's your chance. Seems Paul McCartney has partnered with the two A-listers to translate the lyrics of his jazzy tune "My Valentine" for the ...
Natalie Portman Signs On For Lynne Ramsay Western Jane Got A Gun
... in The Professional, to her jaw-dropping performance as exotic dancer Alice in 2004's Closer, to her Academy Award-winning turn as a self-destructive ballerina in Black Swan, Natalie Portman has never been one to shy away from a daring role.
Natalie Portman's adorable son Aleph takes baby steps at the play park
By Daily Mail Reporter The actress was spotted doting over 11-month-old Aleph on a trip to the playground on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The Black Swan star, 30, helped her boy find his feet and take a few baby steps and also guided him down the slide.

Quotes from Natalie

  • "I'm going to college. I don't care if it ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star."

  • "I was really into dancing, taking six classes a week, and my real dream was to be in a Broadway show."

  • "The moment you buy into the idea you're above anyone else is the moment you need to be slapped in the face."

  • "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

  • "I really hate being self-conscious and being conscious of being self-conscious."

Natalie Portman Clips

Natalie Portman Audition Tape - Leon The Professional
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Mr. Magorium owns and runs a magical store where everything in it comes to life, including the store itself. When he decides to retire and give the business to his faithful cashier Molly Mahoney (played by Natalie Portman) the store decides to throw a tantrum.

Want to see the trailer? Check it out on the official website at Magorium.com.

Most recent Portman movies on DVD

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The two most up to date and complete Natalie Portman websites

Natalie Portman.com
A fan site dedicated to Natalie Portman that's updated almost daily. It contains news, movie info and pictures.

Behind Her Smile
An evergrowing fansite offering you the latest & greatest on Hollywood star Natalie Portman.

Natalie Portman Memorabilia

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Natalie is a contributor for The Daily Beast's "Buzz Board".

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  • BryanLSC Apr 15, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    She's the sweetest actress ever! Love her!
  • Elric22 Feb 23, 2012 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    You should add a the spoof rap video she did on SNL. It's a hoot.
  • bhthanks Sep 10, 2011 @ 10:39 pm | delete
    yep
  • lolrofljklmfao Nov 17, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Im named after Natalie Portman !!(: Shes ma role model now <3 :D i love Natalie Portman shes a goot actress.
  • girlfriendfactory Sep 17, 2010 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Great lens! I'm an only child too, no wonder she's my favorite! :)
  • likeapenguin Apr 30, 2009 @ 9:38 am | delete
    I'm a big Natalie Portman fan! I secretly want her to star in a Audrey Hepburn bio-pic :) Great lens!
  • Dec 10, 2008 @ 10:35 am | delete
    Ah, my favorite actress. She's so beautiful, she stars in brilliant movies, and, of course, she's a master of her craft.
  • xtnshun Dec 9, 2008 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    Great lens - she is one of my favorites. Welcome to the Actresses group!
  • JaguarJulie Sep 12, 2008 @ 5:16 am | delete
    Ah, what a talented and beautiful young actress and person Natalie Portman! 5*****
  • Helensmrt Mar 17, 2008 @ 5:52 am | delete
    I love her acting! She is a great actress. I 'm going to watch V for Vendetta, so I'll share my expressions later;)
    P.S.: Christene, I absolutely love your lenses, thank you!
  • adez7 Jan 14, 2008 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    Hi Christine, I love this lens. 5*'s from me for a job well done.
  • Barkely Oct 6, 2007 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    My favorite Natalie Portman movie is Where the Heart Is. Loved the book and the movie.
  • daoine Sep 26, 2007 @ 1:00 am | delete
    She's lovely and such a talented actress. I had no idea she was Israeli. ~~o~~

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