Natalie Portman – Full Biography
Basic Information
- Full Name: Natalie Hershlag
- Stage Name: Natalie Portman
- Date of Birth: June 9, 1981
- Place of Birth: Jerusalem, Israel
- Nationality: Israeli-American
- Occupation: Actress, Filmmaker
- Years Active: 1994–present
- Notable Titles: Academy Award-winning Actress, Producer, Director
Early Life & Education
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to Avner Hershlag, an Israeli doctor, and Shelley Stevens, an American homemaker who later became her agent. Her family moved to the U.S. when she was three years old, settling first in Washington, D.C., and later in Long Island, New York.
A gifted student, she attended Syosset High School and later enrolled at Harvard University, where she earned a degree in Psychology while continuing her acting career.
Career Highlights
Early Career & Breakthrough (1994–1999)
- Made her film debut at age 12 in Léon: The Professional (1994), earning critical praise.
- Starred in Heat (1995), Beautiful Girls (1996), and Mars Attacks! (1996).
- Gained worldwide fame as Queen Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999).
Rise to Stardom (2000–2009)
- Reprised her role in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).
- Starred in Closer (2004), earning a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
- Became a pop culture icon as Evey Hammond in V for Vendetta (2005).
- Took on diverse roles in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) and Brothers (2009).
Academy Award & Peak Career (2010–2019)
- Won an Academy Award for Best Actress for Black Swan (2010).
- Starred in Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013) as Jane Foster.
- Made her directorial debut with A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015).
- Played Jackie Kennedy in Jackie (2016), earning another Oscar nomination.
Recent Projects (2020–Present)
- Returned as Jane Foster/Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
- Starred in the HBO drama The Days of Abandonment (2023).
- Continues working on upcoming films and producing projects.
Personal Life
- Married to: Benjamin Millepied (2012–2023, separated)
- Children: Aleph (born 2011) and Amalia (born 2017).
- Languages: Fluent in English, Hebrew, and some French.
- Activism: Supports environmental causes, gender equality, and animal rights.
- Philanthropy: Advocates for education and humanitarian efforts, actively involved with organizations like FINCA International and the World Wildlife Fund.
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award (Black Swan, 2010)
- Two Golden Globe Awards
- BAFTA Award
- Screen Actors Guild Award
- Venice Film Festival Award
Net Worth & Influence
- Estimated net worth: $90 million
- One of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected actresses
- Continues to inspire with her balance of intellect, acting talent, and activism.
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