Natalie Portman Born in Israel in 1981, actress Natalie Portman grew up on Long Island, New York, and began modeling at age 11. Her film debut was in The Professional (1994), and she was cast as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequels. While continuing her career, Portman earned a degree in psychology from Harvard University. She won the 2010 Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of a troubled ballerina in Black Swan. In 2012, she married dancer Benjamin Millepied. The couple has a son, Aleph. Portman received another Oscar nomination for her portrayal of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the biopic Jackie (2016). Early Life Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981 in Jerusalem, Israel. While she was a toddler, Portman's parents immigrated to the United States. They first lived in Washington D.C., and then settled in Long Island, New York, where Natalie attended Syosset High School. While at a local pizza parlor, Portman was discovered by a representative of Revlon cos...
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