The actress Natalie Portman turns 43 today
With a career spanning over two decades and multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress, Natalie Portman has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most respected and talented performers
The actress Natalie Portman turns 43 today
With a career spanning over two decades, Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most respected and talented performers.
Portman was born to an Israeli father, Avner Hershlag, a fertility specialist, and an American mother, Shelley Stevens, an artist. The family moved to the United States when she was three years old, eventually settling in Long Island, New York. Portman showed an early interest in performing arts and began studying ballet and modern dance.
Her acting career began at the age of 12 when she was cast in the critically acclaimed film “Léon: The Professional” (1994), directed by Luc Besson. Portman played the role of Mathilda, a young girl who forms an unusual relationship with a hitman. Her performance garnered significant praise and set the stage for her future success.
Following her breakout role, Portman continued to build her career with roles in films such as “Heat” (1995), “Beautiful Girls” (1996), and “Mars Attacks!” (1996). Her big break came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy (1999–2005). The role brought her international fame and established her as a household name.
One of Portman’s most notable performances came in Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller “Black Swan” (2010). Her portrayal of Nina Sayers, a ballet dancer with a fragile mental state, earned her widespread critical acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe, and the Screen Actors Guild Award.
Other significant films in her career include “Closer” (2004), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, “V for Vendetta” (2005), “The Other Boleyn Girl” (2008), and “Jackie” (2016), where she portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy and received another Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
In addition to her successful acting career, Portman has ventured into directing and producing. She made her directorial debut with the short film “Eve” (2008) and later directed and starred in the feature film “A Tale of Love and Darkness” (2015), based on the memoir by Israeli author Amos Oz. The film was well-received, showcasing her talent behind the camera.
Portman has also been involved in various projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing Jane Foster in “Thor” (2011) and its sequels. She is set to return as Jane Foster in “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022), taking on the mantle of Mighty Thor.
Natalie Portman is also known for her intellect and commitment to education. She graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a degree in psychology and has published research papers in scientific journals. She is fluent in Hebrew and has studied French, Japanese, German, and Arabic.
She married French dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2012 and divorced in 2024. The couple met on the set of “Black Swan,” where Millepied was the choreographer. They have two children, a son named Aleph (born 2011) and a daughter named Amalia (born 2017).
Natalie Portman continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, balancing her acting career with her roles as a director and producer. She remains involved in various humanitarian causes and is an outspoken advocate for animal rights, environmental issues, and women’s rights. Today she celebrates 43.
Watch Natalie Portman in a memorable scene of the 2010 movie “Black Swan” that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe, and the Screen Actors Guild Award
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