Natalie Portman Biography
Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-American actress.
She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters and independent films, receiving multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
Portman was born in Jerusalem, to Jewish parents with roots in Poland, Austria, and Russia. She is the only child of Shelley (née Stevens), an American homemaker who works as Portman's agent, and Avner Hershlag, an Israeli-born gynecologist.
Her maternal grandparents were American Jews, whereas her paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants to Israel. Portman and her family first lived in Washington, D.C., but relocated to Connecticut in 1988 and then moved to Long Island in 1990. While living in Washington Portman attended Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School.
Portman began her acting career at age twelve, when she starred as the young protégée of a hitman in the action film Léon:
The Professional (1994). She went on to star in a number of successful films, including Heat (1995), Beautiful Girls (1996), and Anywhere but Here (1999). In 1999, she was cast as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, which made her a global star.
In the 2000s, Portman starred in a number of critically acclaimed films, including Closer (2004), V for Vendetta (2006), and Black Swan (2010). For her performance in Black Swan, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first person born in the 1980s to win the award.
In addition to her acting career, Portman is also a filmmaker. She directed the short film Eve (2008) and the biographical drama A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015). She is also a social activist and has worked with organizations such as the United Nations and Oxfam.
Portman is married to dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, with whom she has two children. She is a dual citizen of Israel and the United States.
Here are some of Natalie Portman's most notable awards and nominations:
Academy Award for Best Actress (Black Swan, 2010)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Black Swan, 2010)
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Black Swan, 2010)
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress (Black Swan, 2010)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Black Swan, 2010)
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Closer, 2004)
BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Closer, 2004)
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress (Closer, 2004)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Closer, 2004)
Natalie Portman is a talented and accomplished actress who has had a successful career in both film and television. She is also a passionate advocate for social justice and has used her platform to raise awareness about important issues.
Sure, here is some information about Natalie Portman's family, net worth, movies, personal life, friends, early life, etc.
Family
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to Jewish parents. Her mother, Shelley Stevens, is an American homemaker who works as Portman's agent, and her father, Avner Hershlag, is an Israeli-born gynecologist. She is the only child of her parents.
Net worth
As of 2023, Natalie Portman’s net worth is estimated to be $90 million. She has earned her wealth through her successful acting career, as well as through her endorsement deals and other business ventures.
Movies
Natalie Portman has starred in over 50 films, including some of the most popular and critically acclaimed movies of the past few decades. Some of her most notable films include:
Léon: The Professional (1994)
Heat (1995)
Beautiful Girls (1996)
Anywhere but Here (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Closer (2004)
V for Vendetta (2006)
Black Swan (2010)
Thor (2011)
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Jackie (2016)
Vox Lux (2018)
Annihilation (2018)
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Personal life
Natalie Portman is married to dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied. They have two children together, a son and a daughter. Portman is a dual citizen of Israel and the United States.
Friends
Natalie Portman is friends with many other actors and actresses, including Mila Kunis, Keira Knightley, and Jake Gyllenhaal. She is also a close friend of her former co-star in the Star Wars prequels, Hayden Christensen.
Early life
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 9, 1981. She moved to the United States with her family when she was three years old. She attended Syosset High School on Long Island, New York, and graduated in 1999.
Other
Natalie Portman is a talented and accomplished actress who has had a successful career in both film and television. She is also a passionate advocate for social justice and has used her platform to raise awareness about important issues. She is a vocal supporter of the Time's Up movement and has spoken out against sexual harassment and assault.
