Natalie Portman Research Paper
At 34 years old, and after having starred in over 40 movies internationally, Natalie Portman just made her extraordinary full-length directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness. But, don’t be fooled—Natalie is much more than just a Hollywood superstar. Take a look at these 15 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Natalie Portman and stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!
Number Fifteen: Natalie Portman Isn't Her Real Name
She was born Neta-Lee Hershlag, a Hebrew name and surname. She decided to borrow her grandmother’s maiden name, Portman, to be used as her stage name as means to preserve her family’s identity.
Number Fourteen: She Was Born in Israel
The Oscar-winning actress was born in Jerusalem in 1981, to an American mother and Israeli father, …show more content…
She has been involved in many eco-friendly projects across the planet, and she has been a strict vegetarian since she was eight, as well as an on-and-off vegan since 2009. She is also a pet lover who shelters dogs occasionally.
Number Twelve: She’s a Harvard Graduate
“I’d rather be smart than a movie star” was Natalie's response to the New York Post when questioned about her decision to enroll into university (though she later on specified that you can, actually, be both). She graduated in 2003 with a A.B. Degree in Psychology, but that didn’t stop her meteoric acting career. In fact, she filmed two Star Wars movies while still in school, which skyrocketed her celebrity status worldwide.
Number Eleven: She’s a Broad City Fan
Although she has confessed to being TV-free at her French home in Paris, Natalie is a self-declared Broad City fan. She enjoys watching Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson’s absurd New York adventures just as much as the rest of us do. “Best show. If you haven’t watched it, watch it”, she told the audience during a TIFF conference last year.
Number Ten: She Enjoys
Number Fifteen: Natalie Portman Isn't Her Real Name
She was born Neta-Lee Hershlag, a Hebrew name and surname. She decided to borrow her grandmother’s maiden name, Portman, to be used as her stage name as means to preserve her family’s identity.
Number Fourteen: She Was Born in Israel
The Oscar-winning actress was born in Jerusalem in 1981, to an American mother and Israeli father, …show more content…
She has been involved in many eco-friendly projects across the planet, and she has been a strict vegetarian since she was eight, as well as an on-and-off vegan since 2009. She is also a pet lover who shelters dogs occasionally.
Number Twelve: She’s a Harvard Graduate
“I’d rather be smart than a movie star” was Natalie's response to the New York Post when questioned about her decision to enroll into university (though she later on specified that you can, actually, be both). She graduated in 2003 with a A.B. Degree in Psychology, but that didn’t stop her meteoric acting career. In fact, she filmed two Star Wars movies while still in school, which skyrocketed her celebrity status worldwide.
Number Eleven: She’s a Broad City Fan
Although she has confessed to being TV-free at her French home in Paris, Natalie is a self-declared Broad City fan. She enjoys watching Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson’s absurd New York adventures just as much as the rest of us do. “Best show. If you haven’t watched it, watch it”, she told the audience during a TIFF conference last year.
Number Ten: She Enjoys