Natalie Portman

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Credits: Far Out / Harald Krichel
Full Name
Natalie Hershlag
Born
June 9th, 1981
Height
5ft 3in
Hometown
Jerusalem, Israel
Net Worth
Estimated $90 million
Family
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to Avner Hershlag, a physician, and Shelley Stevens, an artist and former talent agent. She moved to the United States with her family as a child and was raised primarily on Long Island, New York. Portman was married to French choreographer Benjamin Millepied from 2012 until their divorce was finalised in 2024. They have two children, Aleph and Amalia.
Top Movies
'Black Swan', 'Léon: The Professional', 'Jackie', 'Closer', 'Annihilation'
Top Shows
'Lady in the Lake'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Actress' ('Black Swan') (2011), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama' ('Black Swan') (2011), Bafta Award for 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' ('Black Swan') (2011), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' ('Closer') (2005)
Fun Facts
Natalie Portman earned a psychology degree from Harvard University in 2003 while continuing her acting career. She trained intensively in ballet for nearly a year before filming 'Black Swan', performing many of the dance sequences herself. Portman adopted her grandmother's maiden name as her professional surname to protect her family's privacy after beginning her acting career as a child.
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Natalie Portman is an Israeli-born American actor, filmmaker and producer acclaimed for her versatility across independent cinema, blockbuster franchises and psychologically demanding dramatic roles.

She made her feature film debut opposite Jean Reno in ‘Léon: The Professional’ before establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s leading actors through performances in ‘Closer’, the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, ‘V for Vendetta’, ‘Black Swan’, ‘Jackie’, ‘Annihilation’ and ‘May December’. Portman won the Academy Award for ‘Best Actress’ for her transformative performance in ‘Black Swan’ and has earned widespread recognition for portraying complex, emotionally layered characters.

Alongside her acting career, she is known for her advocacy on environmental, humanitarian and animal rights issues.

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Natalie Portman is an Israeli-born American actor and filmmaker best known for films including 'Black Swan', 'Léon: The Professional', the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy, 'Jackie' and 'May December'.
Yes. Natalie Portman won the Academy Award for 'Best Actress' for her performance in 'Black Swan' (2010).
Yes. Natalie Portman graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in psychology while pursuing her acting career.
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