This page will contain images about Natalie Portman, as they become available.Natalie PortmanCampaigning for John Kerry in 2004Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-American actress. 'Portman' is a stage name taken from her grandmother's maiden name. Her ethnic background is Polish-Jewish. She was born in Jerusalem but her family soon relocated to Maryland, then Connecticut, before settling down on Long Island. She was discovered in a pizza parlor at the age of eleven by an agent for Revlon, who wanted her to model. After being introduced to acting agents, she made her movie début at the age of twelve, playing a child who befriends a much older assassin in Luc Besson's Léon. That role began a pattern of portraying characters that are unusually smart, mature, and/or precocious for their ages. Portman went on to charm critics and viewers alike in Beautiful Girls, and played a minor part in Everyone Says I Love You. She is known among Star Wars fans for her role as Padmé Amidala in the prequels, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. She is one of dozens of celebrities who played themselves in a cameo appearance in the 2001 comedy Zoolander. Portman was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in 1999 for her role as Ann August in Anywhere But Here (Angelina Jolie won that year for Girl, Interrupted). In 2005, she won the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe for her role as Alice in Closer. Filmography
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Television appearancesPortman appeared on Sesame Street and as of 2004 has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman ten times. Personal lifePortman has been a vegetarian since she was eight years old. Portman graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a degree in psychology. Portman spends some of her free time involved in causes such as financing small-scale women's projects in Africa and the Democrats' 2004 U.S. presidential campaign. Portman was interviewed for the August 2004 issue of Allure magazine; in that article, she was quoted as saying "Oh my God! I'm not black, but I know what it feels like!" This prompted her to follow up with a letter to their editor:
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Portman was interviewed for the August 2004 issue of Allure magazine; in that article, she was quoted as saying "Oh my God! I'm not black, but I know what it feels like!" This prompted her to follow up with a letter to their editor:. In 2004, Walt Disney Records has released her greatest Disney TV & film hits and featuring her new single "Dive In" (http://play.rbn.com/?url=bvig/disney/g2demand/disneyrecords/christycarlsonromano/ccr-01.rm). presidential campaign. She recorded songs in the soundtracks of some Disney movies & TV series like Kim Possible and Teacher's Pet . Portman spends some of her free time involved in causes such as financing small-scale women's projects in Africa and the Democrats' 2004 U.S. While working in Disney, Christy has been slowly revealing her singing talents. Portman graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a degree in psychology. Among Romano's credits are:. Portman has been a vegetarian since she was eight years old. She has also studied ballet. Portman appeared on Sesame Street and as of 2004 has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman ten times. Her next move is to Los Angeles, California, where she will be pursuing a television pilot, movies, and a solo music career. In 2005, she won the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe for her role as Alice in Closer. She interned for Senator Christopher Dodd, who just happens to be her godfather. Portman was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in 1999 for her role as Ann August in Anywhere But Here (Angelina Jolie won that year for Girl, Interrupted). Romano is attending Columbia University’s Barnard College, where she is studying English and International Relations. She is one of dozens of celebrities who played themselves in a cameo appearance in the 2001 comedy Zoolander. An estimated 400,000 people saw her in this role. She is known among Star Wars fans for her role as Padmé Amidala in the prequels, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Romano has also finished a 32 week run of playing Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway on September 12, 2004. Portman went on to charm critics and viewers alike in Beautiful Girls, and played a minor part in Everyone Says I Love You. In 2002, Romano became the first person ever to act in three Disney Channel projects at the same time, complementing her work at Even Stevens with a starring role in a movie named Cadet Kelly (alongside Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff) and lending her voice to the red-haired crime fighter Kim Possible. That role began a pattern of portraying characters that are unusually smart, mature, and/or precocious for their ages. After that, she garnered multiple jobs acting in plays. After being introduced to acting agents, she made her movie début at the age of twelve, playing a child who befriends a much older assassin in Luc Besson's Léon. Romano moved to Atlanta, Georgia as a child, and landed her first acting job at the Atlanta production of Annie. She was discovered in a pizza parlor at the age of eleven by an agent for Revlon, who wanted her to model. Her full name, according to her fan site, is Christy Michelle Romano. She was born in Jerusalem but her family soon relocated to Maryland, then Connecticut, before settling down on Long Island. Although largely known for her role as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel program Even Stevens, Romano began when she was very young. Her ethnic background is Polish-Jewish. Christy Carlson Romano (born March 20, 1984) is an actress who is a native of Milford, Connecticut. 'Portman' is a stage name taken from her grandmother's maiden name. Christy Carlson Romano (2004) (http://disney.go.com/disneyrecords/song-albums/christycarlsonromano/index.html). Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-American actress. Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. The Seagull (2001). Kim Possible. The Diary Of Anne Frank (1999). Cadet Kelly. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). Even Stevens. Closer (2004, directed by Mike Nichols). Goosed (movie, alongside Jennifer Tilly). True (2004, directed by Tom Tykwer). Looking For an Echo (movie, with Armand Assante). Garden State (2004, written and directed by Zach Braff). Everybody Says I Love You (movie, alongside Woody Allen). Cold Mountain (2003, written and directed by Anthony Minghella). The Sound Of Music (play) (Martha, alongside Mary Osmond). Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002). Parade ( play, where she played Mary Phaghan, at the Lincoln Center). Zoolander (2001). Broadway Kids sing Broadway (play). Where the Heart Is (2000). Just One World (Broadway play). Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). Night Of The Thunder (Broadway play). Anywhere But Here (1999). Annie. Mars Attacks (1996, directed by Tim Burton). Everyone Says I Love You (1996, written and directed by Woody Allen). Beautiful Girls (1996, directed by Ted Demme). Heat (1995). Developing (short) (1995). Léon (1994). |