Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, is an actress and filmmaker known for a career spanning over three decades. She began acting at the age of twelve, gaining early attention for her role in the 1994 film Léon: The Professional. Portman also performed on Broadway in 1998 and rose to international fame with her portrayal of Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, released between 1999 and 2005.

Balancing her education and acting career, Portman earned a psychology degree from Harvard University in 2003, which led to a temporary reduction in her acting roles. Her performances during this period include a revival of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull in 2001 and various film projects. She received critical acclaim and awards for her role in Closer (2004), winning a Golden Globe and earning an Academy Award nomination. Further notable work includes V for Vendetta (2005), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), and Black Swan (2010), for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Portman continued to explore diverse roles in films such as No Strings Attached (2011) and Jackie (2016), the latter earning her a third Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy. Alongside acting, she has worked as a director, producer, and influencer, maintaining a presence on social media platforms. Portman holds dual Israeli and American citizenship and has been active in the entertainment industry since 1993.