Biography
Who is Natalie Portman?
Early Life and Education
Natalie Portman was born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, at Hadassah University Hospital in Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel. Her father, Avner Hershlag, is an Israeli gynecologist. Her mother, Shelley Stevens, is an American artist. Natalie is an Israeli-American dual citizen and her first language is Hebrew.
How Natalie Became Famous
Natalie began her acting career at age 13. She starred as Mathilda in the 1994 action drama Léon: The Professional. For this role, she adopted her paternal grandmother's maiden name, Portman, as her stage name. Natalie then appeared in Michael Mann's film Heat in 1995. She also had a role in the 1996 ensemble comedy-drama Beautiful Girls. In 1997, Natalie performed on Broadway in a revival of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Career Highlights
Natalie's career gained more momentum with the 2004 film Closer. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work. She then starred as Evey Hammond in V for Vendetta in 2005. Natalie played Anne Boleyn in The Other Boleyn Girl in 2008. She directed the short film Eve in 2008.
Awards and Recognition
Natalie Portman has received numerous accolades for her acting. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for Black Swan. She also has two Golden Globe Awards: one for Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture for Closer and another for Best Actress, Motion Picture Drama for Black Swan. Natalie also received a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Black Swan. Other honors include a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
Family and Personal Life
Natalie Portman is married to Benjamin Millepied. They have two children together. Their children are named Aleph Millepied and Amalia Millepied. Natalie is an advocate for various causes. These include women's rights, environmental issues, and animal welfare. She supports organizations such as the Human Rights Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Birthday and age
Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981, which makes Natalie 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Natalie shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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