I have know of Natalie Portman for a few years now and watched many of her films in that period, but I have never been a fan of hers until the other day - when I watched ‘Garden State’. I really thought she did a job good in it as she was amazing!...
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I have know of Natalie Portman for a few years now and watched many of her films in that period, but I have never been a fan of hers until the other day - when I watched ‘Garden State’. I really thought she did a job good in it as she was amazing! So after watching her in Garden State I researched her on the internet, which made me even more fascinated by her. I was aware of her previous of Garden State, but I didn’t realise how many of her films I’ve seen, and actually liked. Which as a lot. I also really like the fact that she’s a good role model, epically to teenage girls! That’s my favourite thing about her. She often portrays characters that are rather smart, mature, and grown up for their age.
- She stated in a TV interview that with the exception of the Star Wars prequels, she will not act for the next four years in order to concentrate on studying at Harvard University.
- She can speak five languages fluently. Hebrew and English (her native languages), as well as French, German, and Japanese. She also knows some Spanish.
- Originally turned down the role of Ann August in the film Anywhere But Here (1999) because of the love scene between herself and Corbin Allred that required nudity. Susan Sarandon, who had co-star approval, said she couldn't continue the movie without Portman, so the script was re-written without the scene and she accepted the role.
- Was the first choice to play Juliet in Romeo + Juliet (1996) but turned it down because of the scenes and the age difference between her and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Turned down the title role in Adrian Lyne's Lolita (1997), due to her feelings about young adult actors/actresses being exposed to sex in films
- Has said in interviews that when she gets older, she would like to be a doctor like her father.
- Takes pride in the fact that she is a role model for girls and chooses roles that are positive so that they will have a positive role model to look up to.
- [Natalie Portman] "I also feel I'm a positive role model by not putting my education on hold."
- [Natalie Portman] "I'm going to college. I don't care if it ruined my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star."