Natalie Portman

**Natalie Portman** (born **Natalie Hershlag**; ; June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-American Jewish actress and filmmaker born in Jerusalem, Israel. She is most famous for starring in Star Wars Episodes I, II and III as Padme in the early 21st century.

Portman is also known for her appearances in the _Thor_ movies. In 2010, She won the Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards for "Best Actress" for her acting in the movie _Black Swan_. She has also appeared on Saturday Night Live.

## Personal life

Natalie Portman is Jewish. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel. Being the only child, she lived in Washington, D.C. and Connecticut before arriving in Long Island, New York with her parents. In 1999, she graduated from Syosset High School. Portman attended Harvard University, studying Psychology. She is married and has two children. On March 8, 2024, Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied got divorced.

## Movies

- _Song to Song_ (2017)
- _Planetarium_ (2016)
- _Jackie_ (2016)
- _Pride and Prejudice and Zombies_ (2016)
- _Jane Got a Gun_ (2016)
- _A Tale of Love and Darkness_ (2015)
- _Knight of Cups_ (2015)
- _The Seventh Fire_ (2015)
- _Thor: The Dark World_ (2013)
- _Thor_ (2011)
- _Your Highness_ (2011)
- _No Strings Attached_ (2011)
- _Black Swan_ (2010)
- _Hesher_ (2010)
- _Brothers_ (2009)
- _New York, I Love You_ (2009)
- _The Other Woman_ (2009)
- _The Other Boleyn Girl_ (2008)
- _Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium_ (2007)
- _The Darjeeling Limited_ (2007)
- _My Blueberry Nights_ (2007)
- _Goya's Ghosts_ (2006)
- _Paris, je t'aime_ (2006)
- _V for Vendetta_ (2005)
- _Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith_ (2005)
- _Closer_ (2004)
- _Garden State_ (2004)
- _Cold Mountain_ (2003)
- _Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones_ (2002)
- _Where the Heart Is_ (2000)
- _Anywhere but Here_ (1999)
- _Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace_ (1999)
- _Mars Attacks!_ (1996)
- _Everyone Says I Love You_ (1996)
- _Beautiful Girls_ (1996)
- _Heat_ (1995)
- _Léon_ aka The Professional (1994)

## Awards

- 2002 - Teen Choice Awards, Choice Movie Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: _Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones_
- 2005 - Golden Globe Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: _Closer_
- 2005 - National Board of Review Awards, Best Acting by an Ensemble: _Closer_
- 2005 - San Diego Film Critics Society Awards, Best Supporting Actress: _Closer_
- 2007 - The Constellation Awards, Best Female Performance in a 2006 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series: _V for Vendetta_
- 2007 - Saturn Awards, Best Actress: _V for Vendetta_
- 2010 - Academy Awards, Best Actress: Black Swan
- 2010 - BAFTA Awards, Best Actress: Black Swan
- 2010 - Golden Globe Awards, Best Actress - Motion Picture: Black Swan

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Natalie Portman
- **image**: Natalie Portman (48470988352) (cropped).jpg
- **image size**: 230px
- **caption**: Natalie Portman in 2019.
- **birth name**: Natalie Hershlag
- **birth place**: Jerusalem, Israel
- **monuments**: Israel, Israeli-United States, American
- **alma mater**: Harvard University
- **years active**: 1994present
- **children**: 2
- **works**: Natalie Portman filmography, Full list
- **awards**: Academy Award:
**Best Actress** - _Black Swan (movie), Black Swan_ (2010)
BAFTA Award:
 **Best Leading Actress** - _Black Swan (movie), Black Swan_ (2010)
Golden Globe Award:
 **Best Actress - Motion Picture** - Black Swan (movie), Black Swan (2010)
**Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture** - _Closer (movie), Closer_ (2005)