• Natalie Portman was only 12 years old when she made her film debut in “Léon: The Professional.”
• She earned a degree in psychology from Harvard University while continuing her acting career.
• Portman is fluent in Hebrew and has spent time living in Israel, where she was born.
• She portrayed Padmé Amidala in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, starting with “The Phantom Menace” in 1999.
• Natalie is an accomplished dancer and trained ballet dancer, which she showcased in her role in “Black Swan.”
• She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Black Swan” (2010), a film that required intense commitment and physical transformation.
• Portman is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old.
• She directed and produced the 2015 film “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” based on the memoir by Israeli author Amos Oz.
• Natalie Portman has a cameo in the “Star Wars” animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” reprising her role as Padmé Amidala.
• She is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and women’s rights, and has spoken at various global forums.
