Natalie Portman is an Israeli-American actress and filmmaker. She was born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel. Portman gained international recognition for her role as Padmé Amidala in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy.
She started her acting career at a young age and made her breakthrough with the film “Léon: The Professional” (1994), where she played the role of Mathilda. Since then, she has appeared in numerous successful films, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.
Some of Natalie Portman’s notable roles include her Academy Award-winning performance in “Black Swan” (2010), for which she won the Best Actress Oscar. She has also appeared in movies like “V for Vendetta” (2005), “Closer” (2004), “Thor” (2011), and its sequels, among others. In addition to her acting career, Portman has ventured into directing. She made her directorial debut with the film “A Tale of Love and Darkness” (2015), which she also wrote and starred in.