Natalie Portman

Date of Birth: June 9, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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Biography

Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, is an accomplished actress, director, and producer. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of three and grew up in Long Island, New York. Portman attended Harvard University, where she earned a degree in psychology while simultaneously maintaining a successful acting career. Portman made her film debut in 1994, starring as Mathilda in the critically acclaimed film “Léon: The Professional.” Her breakthrough role came in 1999 when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, which brought her international fame. She further established herself as a leading actress with performances in films such as “Closer” (2004), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and “Black Swan” (2010), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Portman has directed and produced several projects. Her directorial debut was the short film “Eve” (2008), followed by her feature film debut “A Tale of Love and Darkness” (2015). Portman is known for her advocacy work, particularly in areas related to animal rights, environmental issues, and gender equality.

5 Interesting Facts about Natalie Portman

1. Natalie Portman is fluent in Hebrew, French, German, and Japanese.

2. She shaved her head for her role in the film “V for Vendetta” (2005).

3. Portman is a vegan and has been an advocate for animal rights since she was eight years old.

4. She served as the youngest member of the Cannes Film Festival jury in 2008.

5. Natalie Portman holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Natalie Portman

1. “I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.”

2. “Smart women love smart men more than smart men love smart women.”

3. “I think it’s important to be able to say ‘no’ to projects that come along and to wait for the right thing.”

4. “The best part about being friends with your parents is that no matter what you do, they have to keep loving you.”

5. “There’s so much beauty in the world, but you often have to look past the things that are trying to distract you from it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Natalie Portman’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $90 million.

Children

Natalie Portman has two children with her husband, Benjamin Millepied. Their first child, Aleph Portman-Millepied, was born in June 2011. They welcomed their second child, a daughter named Amalia Millepied, in February 2017.