Interesting facts about Natalie Portman Is a great opportunity to learn more about Hollywood actresses. World fame was brought to her by the cult film "Leon", where she got the main female role. At that time, the actress was only 13 years old.
We bring to your attention the most interesting facts about Natalie Portman.
- Natalie Portman (b. 1981) is an actress, film director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Natalie's real surname is Hershlag, since she is of Israeli origin.
- At the age of 4, her parents sent Natalie to a dance school. Later, the girl often participated in amateur performances.
- When Portman was 11 years old she managed to successfully pass the casting and become a model for a perfume agency.
- An interesting fact is that Natalie graduated with honors from Harvard, becoming a bachelor of psychology.
- While still at school, Portman co-authored a research paper on "Enzymatic Hydrogen Production". Thanks to this, she managed to participate in scientific competitions "Intel", reaching the semifinals.
- Once Natalie Portman publicly admitted that it is much more important for her to be an educated person than a popular movie star.
- As of today, Natalie's agent is her mother, Shelley Stevens.
- The actress is fluent in Hebrew and English. In addition, she is fluent in French, German, Japanese and Arabic (see interesting facts about languages).
- For filming V for Vendetta, Portman agreed to shave her head.
- Natalie was offered a role in Romeo and Juliet, but she turned down the offer because filming would interfere with her education.
- Natalie Portman has criticized plastic surgery many times.
- Natalie Portman received her first Oscar nomination for her role as a stripper, but she was awarded the coveted statuette for her role as a ballerina in a completely different film.
- Portman does not eat meat since the age of 8, being a staunch vegetarian.
- The actress has Israeli and American citizenship. In an interview, she admitted that she feels at home - only in Jerusalem (see interesting facts about Jerusalem).
- Natalie Portman is an active animal and environmental advocate. As a result, there are no items made of leather or fur in her wardrobe.
- During her acting career, in addition to the "Oscar", Natalie was honored with such prestigious awards as "Golden Globe", "BAFTA" and "Saturn".
