Natalie Portman
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Natalie Hershlag (stage name: Natalie Portman)
Date of Birth: June 9, 1981
Place of Birth: Jerusalem, Israel
Height: 160 cm (5′3″)
Weight: ~50 kg
Religion: Jewish (practicing)
Nationality: Israeli & American (dual)
Ancestry: Ashkenazi Jewish (Polish, Austrian, Russian, Romanian)
Languages: English, Hebrew; some French
Marital Status: Previously married to Benjamin Millepied (2012–2023)
Children: 2 — Aleph (2011), Amalia (2017)
Occupation: Actress, Director, Producer
Education: Harvard University (Psychology, 2003)
Net Worth: $90M+ (public estimate)
Total Social Followers: Large, curated presence
Businesses: Handsomecharlie Films
Notable Works: Léon, Black Swan, V for Vendetta, Jackie, Star Wars
Current Residence: Paris, Los Angeles, Sydney (varies)
Number of Houses: Properties in US & Europe
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Moved to the U.S. in childhood; early interest in science and arts.
- Film debut at 12 in Léon: The Professional (1994).
- Balanced acting with academics; published research during Harvard.
- Stage work includes Shakespeare and Broadway roles.
- Directorial work in shorts and features.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1994: Breakthrough in Léon.
- 1999–2005: Padmé Amidala in Star Wars prequels.
- 2010: Wins Best Actress Oscar for Black Swan.
- 2016: Acclaimed portrayal in Jackie (Oscar nom.).
- 2018–2024: Continued prestige & genre roles; producing.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award — Best Actress (Black Swan).
- Oscar nominations for Closer and Jackie.
- Golden Globes, BAFTA, SAG Awards.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Fluent in Hebrew; holds dual citizenship.
- Published academic work during college.
- Vegan/vegetarian advocacy at times; supports animal welfare.
- Directed features and shorts beyond acting.
- UNICEF and women’s rights supporter.
- Speaks at universities on arts and science.
- Trained ballet intensively for Black Swan.
- Has lived in Paris for years.
- Produced literary adaptations.
- Supports STEM education for girls.
- Collaborates with art-house auteurs.
- Wrote forewords for social-issue books.
- Champion of independent cinema.
- Balanced motherhood and career publicly.
- Advocates for fair hiring in film.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Natalie Portman born?
June 9, 1981 — Jerusalem.
How tall is she?
About 160 cm (5′3″).
Is she married?
Previously to Benjamin Millepied (2012–2023).
Children?
Two — Aleph and Amalia.
Net worth (2025)?
$90M+ (public estimate).
Most famous roles?
Black Swan, Jackie, Star Wars, Léon.
Where does she live?
Paris / LA / Sydney (varies).
Religion?
Judaism (practicing).
Still acting?
Yes — film/TV; also directing/producing.
Business ventures?
Handsomecharlie Films.
Social media?
Curated presence.
Awards?
Oscar, BAFTA, Globes, SAG.
Upcoming projects?
Select film/series work.
Philanthropy?
Education, women’s rights, animal welfare.