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She was discovered by an agent in a pizza parlor at the age of 11. She was pushed towards a career in modeling but she decided that she would rather pursue a career in acting. She is only 5.3 inches tall and her nickname is Nat. She was featured in many live performances, but she made her powerful film debut in the movie The Professional (1994) (aka "The Professional"). Following this role Natalie won roles in such films as Heat(1995), Beautiful Girls(1996), and Mars Attacks(1996).
It wasn't until 1999 that Natalie received worldwide fame as Queen Amidala in the highly anticipated US$431 million-grossing prequel StarsWars:Episode I-The Phantom Menace (1999). Afterwards, she starred in two critically acclaimed comedy drama, Anywhere But Here (1999), Where the Heart Is(2000), and Closer (2004/I), for which she received an Oscar nomination.
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Often portrays characters that are rather smart, mature, and grown up for their age.Trivia
Turned down a role in The Horse Whisperer (1998) to act in "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway.Graduated from Syosset High School, Syosset, New York. [29 June 1999]
Has been a vegetarian since the age of 8.
Has taken dance lessons since the age of 4.
Says that math was her favorite subject in school "because there's always an answer."
Stated in a TV interview that with the exception of the Star Wars prequels, she will not act for the next four years in order to concentrate on studying at Harvard University. [1999]
Can speak two languages, Hebrew and English (her native languages), fluently. Also knows some conversational French, German, and Japanese and Spanish.
Originally turned down the role of Ann August in the film, Anywhere But Here(1999) because of the love scene between herself and Corbin Allred that required nudity. Susan Saranan who had co-star approval, said she couldn't continue the movie without Portman, so the script was re-written without the scene and she accepted the role.
Was a member of the environmental song and dance troupe The World Patrol Kids under her real name, Natalie Hershlag.
She is an only child.
She went to Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Camp in 1994 and 1995 where she was Anne in "Anne of Green Gables" in 1994 and "Tapestry" in 1995.
She was discovered in a pizza parlor and was originally turned down for the role of Mathilda in The Professional (1994) because she was too young.
Harpers and Queen magazines and David Letterman said that she is "the new Audrey Hepburn
Turned down the title role in Adrian Lyne's Lolita (1997), due to her feelings about young adult actors/actresses being exposed to sex in films.
Before she was cast in Stars Wars Episode I: the Phantom Menace (1999), she had never seen the original 3 Star Wars movies.
Moved to the US when she was 3 years old.
Turned down the role of Wendy in the Ice Storm (1997) because she felt the material was "too dark." The role went to Christina Ricci who has said she often gets the projects Natalie turns down.
Said would never be in a horror movie or any other 'Jennifer Love Hewitt type" film
Has said in interviews that when she gets older, she would like to be a doctor like her father.
Was reportedly caught using a fake ID trying to sneak into Boston club called the Roxy. The performer Moby insisted that she was invited by him and refused to perform unless she was admitted. She was admitted, and security watched her as she stood in the back, watched the show, and didn't drink.
Stated in an on-line interview that the story about sneaking into the Roxy club in Boston to see Mobi is not true and that she and her friends went home after they were denied entrance.
Takes pride in the fact that she is a role model for girls and choses roles that are positive so that they will have a positive role model to look up to.
Her father is a fertility specialist.
Auditioned for Little Women (1994).
Became interested in acting after spending three summers at the prestigious (and expensive) Stage door Manor Performing Arts Camp.
Is very close to her parents and says, "The best part about being friends with your parents is that no matter what you do, they always love you."
Grew up in Syosset
Dated Lukas Haas [July 2001]
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.
Natalie was born on her mother's 29th birthday.
Father's name: Avner. Mother's name: Shelley.
One of Teen People Magazine's 25 Hottest Stars under 25 [2002]
Went to Usdan Camp for the arts as a child.
The makeup brand Stila has a lip gloss named after her.
As of March 2007, she has appeared on Late Show with David Letterman (1993) 11 times.
Voted the 15th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.
Received her Harvard degree in June of 2003.
Has a passion for travel. In late 2003 and early 2004 she travelled alone to Morocco and Guatemala.
Favorite actor is Ben Kingsley
Is trained in ballet, jazz, and tap dancing.
She is pregnant and due this Spring
She has won 2 Golden Globe Awards; 2005 and 2010
She is engaged to co-star of, The Black Swan, Benjamin Milliepied who is 32years old
She sold her home in Sea Cliff, Long Island for 2.2 Million dollars
She sold her loft in Manhattan for 6.7 million dollars
She recently purchased a new home in LA for 3.2 million dollars
She said that she loves LA because the people are so friendly and they don't complain if you have a party
She is nominated for Best Actress, Black Swan 2010
Her next film, Your Highness will come out in April 2011
She was cast in the adaptaion of Thor
* Special Thanks to IMDB for some this information
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