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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 Portman (; born Natalie Hershlag June 9, 1981) is an Israeli American actress. Her first role came in the 1994 independent film Léon (known in the United States as The Professional). She became very widely known when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Portman, who stated that she would "...rather be smart than be a movie star," completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at Harvard C...
Making Of
MakingOf.com is a new 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. The Other Boleyn Girl
Two 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.
The Natalie Portman Collection
A line of designer Vegan footwear
She has been working on 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 are made without the use of animal products, with materials including satin, faux-patent, faux-suede, faux-calf, faux-nappa and faux-snake. Styles include Mary Janes, pumps, sandals and ballet flats and come in red, black, brown, navy, pink, purple, grey, gold, silver, pewter, and platinum.
Prices range from $99 to $395. 100% of her proceeds will be donated to various non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental preservation and animal rights.
To see the collection visit tecasan.com.
FINCA
Natalie 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.
A recent interview with Natalie
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Great Natalie Portman Movies
Leon - The Professional (Deluxe Edition)
From 1994
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Release Date: 01/11/2005
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Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
From 1999
Rated PG
Release Date: 03/22/2005
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Where the Heart Is
From 2000
Rated PG13
Release Date: 09/26/2000
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Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)
From 2002
Rated PG
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Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)
From 2005
Rated PG13
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The Latest News on Natalie Portman
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Recent blog posts about Natalie Portman
- Thor Loves Natalie Portman! - Screen Rant
- Marvel Studios has announced that Star Wars star Natalie Portman will be playing the love interest in Kenneth Branagh's big screen version of.
- Natalie Portman Joins 'Thor' - Socialite Life
- Thor's got himself a leading lady! The Hollywood Reporter has stated that Natalie Portman has been cast as Jane Foster, the female lead in Thor, Marvel Studios' adaptation of its comic books about the Norse god of thunder.
- 'Thor' cast sunny for Natalie Portman - From Inside the Box - Zap2it
- And now Natalie Portman is the love interest. Is "Thor" a comic-book movie or a Shakespeare adaptation? Portman will join Branagh, Hiddleston and star Chris Hemsworth for Marvel Comics' version of the Norse god of thunder, according to ...
- Natalie Portman signs for Thor : Film Gecko - A movie news and ...
- Natalie Portman I think of Natalie Portman as being around forever, but the tiny star is only 28. Still, she's been nominated for an Oscar (2004's "Closer"), and has 33 other nominations and seven wins on her impressive resume. ...
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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
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
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition)
Release Date: 03/04/2008
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Goya's Ghosts
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Paris, Je T'Aime (Paris, I Love You)
Release Date: 11/13/2007
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Free Zone
Release Date: 05/29/2007
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V for Vendetta (Full Screen Edition)
Release Date: 08/01/2006
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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.
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likeapenguin wrote...
I'm a big Natalie Portman fan! I secretly want her to star in a Audrey Hepburn bio-pic :) Great lens!
Posted April 30, 2009
MindGuru wrote...
Ah, my favorite actress. She's so beautiful, she stars in brilliant movies, and, of course, she's a master of her craft.
Posted December 10, 2008
xtnshun wrote...
Great lens - she is one of my favorites. Welcome to the Actresses group!
Posted December 09, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
Ah, what a talented and beautiful young actress and person Natalie Portman! 5*****
Posted September 12, 2008
Helensmrt wrote...
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!
Posted March 17, 2008
adez7 wrote...
Hi Christine, I love this lens. 5*'s from me for a job well done.
Posted January 14, 2008
Barkely wrote...
My favorite Natalie Portman movie is Where the Heart Is. Loved the book and the movie.
Posted October 06, 2007
daoine wrote...
She's lovely and such a talented actress. I had no idea she was Israeli. ~~o~~
Posted September 26, 2007
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