Questions about Natalie Portman

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Natalie Portman born?

Natalie Hershlag was born on the 9th of June 1981, in Mount Scopus, Jerusalem. Her birth took place at Hadassah Medical Center to Jewish parents.

What role did Natalie Portman play in Léon: The Professional released in 1994?

Luc Besson cast her as Mathilda, an orphan befriending a hitman played by Jean Reno. Her parents initially refused permission due to explicit content in the script but agreed after Besson removed nudity and killing scenes involving her character.

How much money did Black Swan gross worldwide against its budget?

The film grossed over $329 million worldwide against a budget of $13 million. Critics acclaimed her work but controversy arose regarding on-screen dancing with claims that she performed only about five percent of full-body shots while Aronofsky insisted she completed eighty percent of the choreography herself.

Which Marvel films has Natalie Portman appeared in since receiving a script in 2011?

Portman signed on to play Jane Foster in Thor before reprising the role in Thor: The Dark World which earned over $644 million globally. In 2022, she returned as Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder after meeting director Taika Waititi.

When did Natalie Portman divorce Benjamin Millepied after they met working together on Black Swan in 2009?

On the 8th of March 2024, it was announced that Portman and Millepied had divorced. They married French dancer Benjamin Millepied on the 4th of August 2012 and shared two children together.