Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is an award-winning American actress. Her successful career in acting started when she’s still a teenager by appearing in a number of independent and blockbuster movies, for which she earned various accolades.

Some of her most notable acting projects are including her debut film Léon: The Professional (1994), Star Wars film series, Closer (2004), Black Swan (2010), Jackie (2016), and MCU’s Thor film series.

Contents

1 Career
2 Profile
3 Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
4 Family
5 Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History
6 Net Worth
- 6.1 Acting
- 6.2 Real Estate
7 Facts
8 Movies
9 TV Series
10 TV Shows
11 Quotes
12 Pics of Natalie Portman

Career

When she was a kid, Natalie Portman focused her skills on dancing, including ballet and modern dance.

She attended American Theater Dance Workshop also the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts.

In 1992, she auditioned for Broadway Ruthless!. Then, she got the main role in Léon: The Professional in 1994.

Her first big-budget movie is the first film of the Star Wars series, Episode I – The Phantom Menace as Padmé Amidala.

This role gained global recognition. Then, she played a role in Anywhere but Here and received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the Golden Globe Awards.

She also came back to Broadway to joined The Seagull, a Chekhov’s drama. Then, she continued the Star Wars series on Episode II in 2002 and Episode III in the following year.

Between those projects, she played on Closer as a stripper. This role made her get the Best Supporting Actress from the Golden Globe Awards.

In 2008, she was pointed as a jury member at Cannes Film Festival and released her production company named handsomecharlie films.

Her critical performance is on Black Swan as Nina Sayers. She won Best Actress from reputable awards including the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards and BAFTA Award.

Profile

Full name: Neta-Lee Hershlag
Stage name: Natalie Portman
Nickname: Nat
Born: June 9, 1981
Birthplace: Jerusalem
Nationality: Israeli and American
Religion: Jew
Profession: Actress, filmmaker
Education: Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, and ice skating
Parents: (Mother)
Sibling: –
Husband: Benjamin Millepied
Instagram: @natalieportman

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 50 Kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Body Measurements: 34-25-34 (Bust -34, Waist -25, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

Father: Avner Hershlag
Mother: Shelley Stevens
Brother: –
Sister: –
Children: Aleph Portman-Millepied,

Husband, Boyfriend, & Dating History

Jake Gyllenhaal

She’s linked romantically to Jake in 2002. The pair sparked rumors again as they were seen hanging out together in NYC.

It is not known how long their alleged relationship lasted, but it’s estimated to be a brief romance.

The pair reunited in Brothers (2009).

Gael Garcia Bernal

Media reported that the couple met at an Oscan after-party and then were spotted walking around NYC in 2003. It’s said to be a short-lived romance.

That being said, they were seen together again in 2006. This time, Natalie and Gael were reported to be dating again until 2007. Their reason of separation is not publicly disclosed.

Nathan Bogle

She was seen in public with Nathan for the first time in Septermber 2007, as the couple appeared to be close enough at the US Open game.

It is not known when or why they chose to part ways.

Devendra Banhart

Her connection with Devendra, who’s a Texas-based musician, started when she appeared for his Carmensita music video in March 2008. They were quite often spotted together taking a walk around NYC.

That being said, the couple reportedly had broken up by October that year. A source told the media that their relationship was not “working out” and they were “very different ultimately.”

Benjamin Millepied

She began her romance with her now-husband, Benjamin who’s a French dancer and choreographer, in 2009 as both of them met on Black Swan filming set.

They tied the knot three years later in August 2012 with a wedding ceremony held in California.

She hasn’t shared much about her family life. The couple welcomed a son in 2011, named Aleph, and a daughter in 2017, named Amalia.

For a while, the family resided in Paris, as her husband worked at the Paris Opera Ballet. Meanwhile, she’s been living in LA since 2013.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, her net worth is estimated to be between $90 million to $100 million.

She has built her wealth as one of the most famous actress in the Hollywood industry who has been working since very young.

Acting

For her role as Jane Foster in Thor (2011), Natalie Portman reportedly earned $100 thousand. The movie became a massive hit and for its sequel, Thor: The Dark World, she’s estimated to make $1 million according to Vulture.

For the last installment of the series Thor: Love and Thunder, she’s reported to received $1.2 million.

Real Estate

Natalie Portman sold her NYC condo, that’s located in one of the most exclusive building in the entire city, for $6.5 million in 2008.

She bough a property located in Los Feliz, LA, for $3.25 million in 2009. It features 4,000 sq ft of living space, pool, and cutting-edge security system.

In 2017, she purchased a house in Montecito, California, for $6.5 million. It stands on 10 acres of land and offers beautiful Pacific Ocean’s view. The property was sold for $8 million in early 2021.

Facts

Her trademarks are mole on her face, brown eyes, and smart!
Natalie Portman is a big fan of Ben Kingsley.
The Black Swan star has double citizenships in Israel and America.
Portman is excellent in ballet, tap dancing, and jazz.
Some of her close friends are Bryce Dallas, Mila Kunis, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
She is known as Hollywood’s nerdy girl.
Her IQ is 140 and she has published several papers in scientific journals.
She said that she would be a doctor like her father when she gets older.
At the age of 3, she moved to America.
She was a member of The World Patrol Kids. It’s an environmental dance and song troupe.
She was auditioned for Little Women in 1994 as young Amy March.
In 1997, Natalie turned down a role in Lolita because it would expose her to young adult films with sex.
She didn’t take part in the premiere of Star Wars: Episode I because she studied for her final exams in high school.
In 2002, People magazine was listed as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
In the same year, she also became of the hottest stars in Teen People magazine.
She studied psychology at Harvard University for a bachelor’s degree and graduated in 2003.
Then, she continued her education to a master’s degree at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
In 2005, Natalie shaved her head for her role on V for Vendetta.
She met her husband in Black Swan when he choreographed the film.
Then, they got married in 2012.
On her 39^th birthday, the star donated 100,000 USD to A New Way of Life charity.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

May December (2023), as Elizabeth Berry
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), as Jane Foster / Mighty Thor
Lucy in the Sky (2019), as Lucy Cola
Avengers: Endgame (2019), as Jane Foster
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2018), as Sam Turner
Vox Lux (2018), as Celeste Montgomery
Dolphin Reef (2018), as Narrator (voice)
Annihilation (2018), as Lena
Eating Animals (2017), as Narrator (voice)
Song to Song (2017), as Rhonda
Planetarium (2016), as Laura Barlow
Jackie (2016), as Jacqueline Kennedy
Jane Got a Gun (2015), as Jane Hammond
A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015), as Fania Klausner
The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards (2015), as Laura
Knight of Cups (2015), as Elizabeth
Thor: The Dark World (2013), as Jane Foster
Illusions & Mirrors (2013), as Young Woman
Thor (2011), as Jane Foster
Your Highness (2011), as Isabel
No Strings Attached (2011), as Emma Kurtzman
I’m Still Here (2010), as herself
Black Swan (2010), as Nina Sayers / White Swan / Odette
Hesher (2010), as Nicole
Brothers (2009), as Grace Cahill
The Other Woman (2009), as Emilia Greenleaf
New York, I Love You (2008), as Rifka Malone
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), as Anne Boleyn
Moagorium’s Wonder Emporium (2007), as Molly Mahoney
The Darjeeling Limited (2007), as Rhett
Hotel Chevalier (2007), as Rhett
My Blueberry Nights (2007), as Leslie
Goya’s Ghosts (2006), as Inés Bilbatúa / Alicia
Paris, je t’aime (2006), as Francine
V for Vendetta (2005), as Evey Hammond
Free Zone (2005), as Rebecca
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), as Padmé Amidala
Domino One (2005), as Dominique Bellamy
Closer (2004), as Alice Ayres / Jane Jones
True (2004), as Francine
Garden State (2004), as Samantha
Cold Mountain (2003), as Sara
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), as Padmé Amidala
Zoolander (2001), as herself
Where the Heart Is (2000), as Novalee Nation
Anywhere but Here (1999), as Ann August
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), as Padmé Amidala
Mars Attacks! (1996), as Taffy Dale
Beautiful Girls (1996), as Marty
Everyone Says I love You (1996), as Laura Dandridge
Heat (1995), as Lauren Gustafson
Developing (1995), as Nina
Léon: The Professional (1994), as Mathilda Lando

TV Series

Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+ ⏐ TBA), as Maddie Schwartz
Angel City (HBO ⏐ 2023), as herself
Secrets of the Elephants (BBC ⏐ 2023), as Narrator (voice)
Bluey (ABC Kids ⏐ 2021), as Whale Documentary Narrator (voice)
What If…? (Disney+ ⏐ 2021), as Jane Foster (voice)
Angie Tribeca (TBS ⏐ 2017), as Christina Craft
The Simpsons (FOX ⏐ 2012), as Darcy (voice)
Saving a Species: Gorilla on the Brink (Animal Planet ⏐ 2007), as herself (host)
The Simpsons (FOX ⏐ 2007), as Darcy (voice)
The Armenian Genocide (PBS ⏐ 2006), as Aurora Mardiganian
Long Way Round (Sky One ⏐ 2004), as herself
Hitler’s Pawn: The Margaret Lambert Story (HBO ⏐ 2004), as Narrator (Voice
Sesame Street (PBS ⏐ 2004), as herself
Sesame Street (PBS ⏐ 2004), as herself

TV Shows

Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2018), as herself (host)
Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2006), as herself (host)

Quotes

“Cute is when a person’s personality shines through their looks. Like in the way they walk, every time you see them you just want to run up and hug them.”

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

“I’m a Gemini, so I change my mind every day.”

“I’m afraid of everything. But maybe when you’re afraid of everything, it sort of seems like you’re scared of nothing.”

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

“I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of milk every day. So now anyone who did those milk ads with the milk mustaches, they’re my heroes.”

“Committing yourself to one person is sacred.”

“I think all girls in the world wish they were a Parisian girl – that sort of effortless chic confidence and comfort in their own skin.”

“Breast implants gross me out. I don’t think they’re attractive at all.”

“I’m going to college. I don’t care if it ruins my career. I’d rather be smart than a movie star.”

“Jasmine is just the most delicate and beautiful scent.”

“When a guy tells me I’m cute, it’s not something desirable. Cute is more like what you want your pet to be.”

“I’m not convinced about marriage. Divorce is so easy, and that fact that gay people are not allowed to marry takes much of the meaning out of it. Committing yourself to one person is sacred.”