Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman was born June 9, 1981 in Jerusalem, Israel, the only child of a doctor father (from Israel) and an artist mother (from Cincinnati, Ohio), who also acts as an agent of Natalie. She left Israel for Washington, DC, where she was very young. After a few more shots, his family finally settled in New York where she still lives today. She graduated with honors and her academic achievements allowed him to attend Harvard.

She was discovered by an agent in a pizza parlor at the age of 11 years. She was pushed towards a career in modeling, but she decided she preferred a career in acting. She appeared on many programs, but made his film debut powerful in the movie Leon (1994) (also known as "The Professional"). Following this role Natalie won roles in such films as Heat (1995), Beautiful Girls (1996) and Mars Attacks! (1996).

It was not until 1999 that Natalie received worldwide fame as Queen Amidala and the anticipated U.S. $ 431,000,000, grossing film Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Later, he starred in two critically acclaimed comedy dramas, Anywhere But Here (1999), where the heart is (2000) and Closer (2004 / I), where he received an Oscar nomination

Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, Avner, a fertility specialist, and Shelley, an artist. At the age of three she moved to Washington, DC, but soon moved to Syosset, New York, where she spent the rest of his childhood. At age 11 she was spotted by an agent search for a child model who began her acting career. six months later at age 12, she debuted in the film Leon critical acclaim (1994), directed by Luc Besson.

Although the film was a huge success, made his family a few problems due to its Lolita-esque role. Then landed supporting roles in Heat (1995), Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Beautiful Girls (1996) and Mars Attacks! (1996). Then focused on the high school in Syosset, where he was top class. Served only during the summer.

Portman became a hero when he landed the role of Queen / Senator Amidala for Star Wars Episode I, II and III. This helped him to win roles in films like "Anywhere But Here (1999) and where the heart (2000). He also had a successful stage career, appearing in works like" The Seagull "and" Diary of Anne Frank. "

She is currently working on his acting career and attend Harvard University where she studied with a psychologist. She says her future in acting will be very selective because of its choice to pursue psychology as a career.