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ActressBirth Name :
Natalie HershlagBirth Date :
June 09, 1981Birth Place :
Jerusalem, IsraelClaim to fame :
As Padme Amidala in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom of Menace" (1999)
Natalie Portman and Devendra Banhart Split
September 25, 2008 10:09:45The love relationship of Natalie Portman and Devendra Banhart ends. The couple have split up, a source confirmed to People. No statement has been released by either parties or their people. It is also not known on what prompted their break up.
Meanwhile, a source close to Devendra has confirmed the couple are no longer together, telling In Touch Weekly, "Yes, they have broken up." A friend of the folk-rock singer was quoted by the publication as saying, "Natalie and Devendra will remain friends but need some space and time away."
Addressing Natalie Portman Speculation on 'Suspiria' Casting
August 07, 2008 11:08:36In a recent casting rumor hitting the media, it has been reported that Hollywood starlet Natalie Portman has been tapped to headline the remake of Dario Argento's 1977 horror, "Suspiria". The interesting tidbit about this news is that Portman's publicist has responded to the speculation by nixing it, but Bloody Disgusting, the site which came out with the confirmation on the casting, stands firm with their report.
Regardless whether the story is true or not, if the 27-year-old is indeed attached to the project, she will be playing the main character originally portrayed by Jessica Harper. It means that she will slip on ballet shoes and depict a young American ballet student going to Germany to attend a prestigious dance academy only to find the school to be a cover up for a coven.
Natalie Portman to Topline New 'Wuthering Heights'
April 11, 2008 10:04:40The co-star of Julia Roberts, Jude Law and Clive Owen in "Closer", Natalie Portman, is likely to be heading to the feature film production of "Wuthering Heights". On the matter, Variety reported that the Academy Award-nominated actress has been attached to star in the new version of the adaptation film.
The article posted by the movie news site further suggested that the 26-year-old co-star of Scarlett Johansson in "The Other Boleyn Girl" will be portraying the lead character, Catherine Earnshaw. If Portman indeed takes the role, she will slam earlier reports claiming that Keira Knightley and Lindsay Lohan are battling out for the particular role in the drama romantic movie.
Natalie Portman Dates Folk-Rock Singer Devendra Banhart?
April 10, 2008 04:04:56Not being spotted having a romance with anyone recently, Natalie Portman was reported to be dating a singer. The actress has been seen spending a lot of time together with folk-rock singer Devendra Banhart.
Natalie and Devendra have been spotted together in more than one occasions recently. On Tuesday, April 8, they were seen walking at the West Village while holding each other's arms. Then on Wednesday, April 9, both of them were caught again spending time together at a book store in Soho, N.Y.C.
Natalie Portman Is Maxim's Number One Sexiest Vegetarian
March 29, 2008 09:03:48Has been a vegetarian since childhood and is an advocate for animal rights, Natalie Portman is being chosen by Maxim Magazine as its Sexiest Vegetarian. The publication has come up with yet another poll, "Sexiest Vegetarians", and coming on the first spot is the movie beauty who does not eat animal products or wear fur, feathers or leather.
Once claimed that all of her shoes "are from Target and Stella McCartney", Portman even designs her own brand of vegan footwear. The vegan collection of shoes she designed in conjunction with Te Casan is called "The Natalie Portman Collection," which has been available for pre-order beginning from January 15, 2008.
Natalie Portman Set to Direct 'A Tale of Love and Darkness'
February 18, 2008 11:02:50Reported earlier that the depicter of Padme Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy Natalie Portman has expressed her desire to take charge behind the camera, it is said that the Golden Globe-winning actress has been set to make her directorial debut. According to New York Post's gossip column Page Six, the 26-year-old actress has been set to helm a film project in Hebrew "A Tale of Love and Darkness".
The Israeli-born Hollywood star revealed to W magazine about her interest in the adaptation project of Amos Oz's memoir saying, "I've been reading Oz since high school, and when I read his biography I just sort of saw it." On taking her first part behind the camera, she earlier told Variety about the project stating, "We all have the same desire to make meaningful and artistically fulfilling films and are committed to the idea of stories leading to greater empathy and action for world issues."
Movie Beauty Natalie Portman Designed a Vegan Collection of Shoes
December 26, 2007 12:12:45Channeling her diverse inner creativity, Natalie Portman is jumping on the shoe-designing bandwagon. The movie beauty has announced a new line of shoes in conjunction with Te Casan.
The collection, which she designed herself, is a vegan collection of shoes and will be available for pre-order beginning from January 15. It's not until February 2008 that the so-called "The Natalie Portman Collection" will be available online and at the NYC boutique located at 382 West Broadway.
Empire Magazine Presents Its Pick of 100 Sexiest Movie Stars
December 07, 2007 01:12:46Notwithstanding with her being labeled as skinny, Angelina Jolie has been chosen the 1st in a poll conducted by Empire Magazine on 100 Sexiest Movie Stars. Seizing the top spot on the list her sexiest moment, according to Empire, was "beating the hell out of Brad Pitt in 'Mr and Mrs Smith' and then banging the hell out of him by way of apology."
Jolie is said by Empire "to have been precision built to turn cinema audiences into drooling wrecks. The pneumatic figure, the feline eyes, the lips that could have been stung by several hives of bees. Simply unimprovable."
Natalie Portman Named InStyle's Most Stylish Woman in Tinseltown
November 20, 2007 03:11:53When it comes to Sexiest Man Alive of the Year, the obvious pick is Matt Damon. And when it comes to the Best Dressed Lady of the Year, the prize goes to Natalie Portman. The Golden-Globe winning actress known for her starring role in the Star Wars franchise has topped a list for the Best Dressed Ladies of 2007 compiled by InStyle Magazine.
Cited to be the one who has "natural beauty" and "knows what looks good on her," Portman tops the list because "she exhibits unwavering faith in the cut and quality of a great dress."
Blake Lewis Declares Love for Natalie Portman in a Song
November 14, 2007 03:11:03When Blake Lewis said that his debut album is going to be titled 'Audio Day Dream', it becomes apparent who the object of the day-dreaming is. The runner-up of sixth American Idol reveals that a song in the album is dedicated solely for actress Natalie Portman.
"One of my songs is based on Natalie Portman," Blake told In Touch. "It's called 'Know My Name' and it's about the idea of having a celebrity crush when you see someone in a magazine and you just like her for some reason and think, 'I could be with that girl.'"
Natalie Portman Compiles Her Version of Mix-Tape
October 27, 2007 02:10:40It's no big secret that Natalie Portman holds a big passion in music. Although not displaying the interest herself, the actress is finding another platform to express her edginess in this area by compiling a mix-tape called 'Big Change: Songs for FINCA'.
The album is intended for charity and will be sold at $7.99 per copy. Among the musicians featured in her list are the mainstream ones such as Norah Jones and her favorite with no doubt, The Shins, as well as the indie acts like Devendra Banhart and M. Ward.
Natalie Portman Urges People to Give Their Running Shoes to the Kibera Project
October 19, 2007 09:10:47Having a full plate on her acting agenda today, Natalie Portman takes time to give hand at social works. The movie actress is supporting the so-called Kibera Project.
Kibera, according to justjared.buzznet.com, is Africa's largest slum where 1.2 million impoverished people live on a garbage dump roughly the size of Central Park without drainage or sewage; many without a single pair of shoes.
Natalie Portman Dating Former Male Model Nathan Bogle?!
September 08, 2007 11:09:31
Natalie Portman is off the market. The movie beauty was spotted getting close and personal with former male model Nathan Bogle at the U.S. Open on Wednesday September 5th at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York City.
In the photo-spread displayed on JustJared, it looks like Portman really enjoyed her time with the guy as they were snapped all smiling while enjoyed to watch Venus Williams triumph over Jelena Jankovic of Serbia to move onto the semi-finals for women's singles.
Rumor Has It, Natalie Portman Dating SNL Star Andy Samberg
May 25, 2007 11:05:15
It's been quite sometimes that we haven't heard about Natalie Portman and talk is heating up by now that the movie beauty is dating "Saturday Night Live" star Andy Samberg.
Portman and Samberg first met a year ago when they co-starred in a spoof rap video which poked fun at her "Little Miss Perfect" reputation when she hosted the popular comedy show SNL. Since then on they became close and it was not until she split from long-term boyfriend Gael Garcia Bernal that love started to bloom.
Paul McCartney's New Music Video on YouTube
May 23, 2007 01:05:01
Paul McCartney goes international for the music video of "Dance Tonight". The song that is made the first single from upcoming release "Memory Almost Full" will premiere worldwide on YouTube on May 23 at 12 noon (UK time).
The video will be displayed and promoted through the 'Director Videos' slots, which is the most accessed feature in the homepage. In the video that presents the work of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" director Michel Gondry and actress Natalie Portman, mandolin plays a huge part. Portman appears as a futurist electronic ghost that reacts to the sound of the mandolin.
Winners in Film Slots Named at the 33rd Annual Saturn Awards
May 11, 2007 11:05:50
Picking up the best among notable big screen titles and names for its 33rd annual Saturn Awards, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films finally listed out those worthy for the honors in movie categories as it held the ceremony yesterday, May 10 at the Universal Hilton.
Most kudos wonderfully went to Warner. Bros Pictures' "Superman Returns" for the superhero flick made its way to collect five prizes altogether, namely Best Fantasy Film, Best Actor for Brandon Routh, Best Director for Bryan Singer, Best Writing for Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, plus Best Music for John Ottman.
Natalie Portman, the Ambassador of Hope
April 30, 2007 09:04:57
Amid her hectic filming schedules, Natalie Portman has a new mission to complete, delivering life-changing loans to women in the developing world.
Concerning her new task, the movie beauty is working with Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA), an organization that provides small loans to people in developing countries. As part of the project, she will launch a new micro-financing initiative called the Village Banking Campaign, which purpose is to launch 100,000 new community banks.
Natalie Portman Is Open to the Idea of Having Lesbian Affair
April 13, 2007 02:04:05
This just in. Natalie Portman is open to the option of having a lesbian relationship. Wanna be her partner?
Portman, who has never dated a woman, is considering to get involved in one because she doesn't want to cut herself off from half of the world's population.
Are They, Jude Law and Natalie Portman, Dating?
March 29, 2007 11:03:18
That Jude Law dating Lindsay Lohan, that is just a gossip. The actor, on the other way around, is romantically linked to another Hollywood starlet who happens to be Natalie Portman. The twosome are fuelling speculation they are dating after being spotted getting friendly at the wrap party of their new film, "My Blueberry Nights."
Jude, who's been friend with Portman since being in the same scene in "Closer" and "Cold Mountain," is said to have "always had a soft spot for Natalie. Jude thinks she's beautiful and they get along very well." The actor, apparently, made his move to escalate their friendship to new heights at the wrap party.
The 33rd Annual Saturn Awards Nominees Unveiled
February 21, 2007 10:02:11
Keeps carrying out its tradition in recognizing the top works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films officially revealed yesterday, February 20, the contenders for its 2007 Saturn Awards, set to take place in Universal City on May 10.
Showing up as the leader of the pack is "Superman Returns" which amazingly gains ten nominations, five of them being in acting categories besides those of Best Fantasy Film, Best Director for Bryan Singer, Best Special Effects, Best Music, and Best Writing.
Natalie Portman and Gael Garcia Bernal Rekindled Their Romance?
February 15, 2007 03:02:42
New rumors surface by the hour that Natalie Portman and ex-boyfriend Gael Garcia Bernal have rekindled their romance.
Speculation on their back together sparked soon as they were spotted leaving a German nightclub together. That's not all, as earlier this week the pair was seen leaving the China Club in Berlin, where they had been partying with a number of other celebrities.
Natalie Portman Has an Eye on Directing
February 10, 2007 08:02:10
Looking for a perfect vehicle to start her foray into directing field, Natalie Portman has shown her interest in helming a big screen adaptation of Israeli writer Amos Oz's internationally acclaimed autobiography "A Tale of Love and Darkness."
The beauty, who was recently seen playing the female lead in "V for Vendetta", is also said to possibly take starring role in if the project gets a green light to be developed, Jerusalem Capital Studios spokesman Danny Levy told Reuters.
Actress Natalie Portman Is Reportedly Dating Rich Brit
October 13, 2006 03:10:27
New rumors surface by the hour that Natalie Portman is dating British billionaire Nat Rothschild. According to the Daily Mail the actress and the 35-year-old man were spotted dining at Wilton's restaurant in London earlier this week.
The evening the couple was seen having dinner together, a source stated that, "Natalie and a female friend pulled up in a chauffeured Audi at around 9 pm and went into the restaurant. Nat (Rothschild) arrived on foot five minutes later."
Natalie Portman Poses in Audrey Hepburn's Iconic Black Dress
October 07, 2006 10:10:03
Natalie Portman is so lucky that she has the chance to wear the iconic black column dress worn by the late Academy Award-winning actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1961's "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
The dress, which is one of three versions made for the Oscar-nominated screenplay, will be sold to the highest bidder on Dec. 5 at Christie's auction house in London. It's expected to fetch as much as $130,000. Proceeds from the dress will benefit the City of Joy Aid charity, which provides aid to India's poor.
The Top 5 Greatest Ever Hollywood Starlets
September 19, 2006 04:09:03
In the recent survey on the Greatest Ever Hollywood Starlets, carried out by Yahoo! Entertainment, there comes up famous name Keira Knightley on the very top position.
The British actress has been chosen to top the poll, mainly because of her "class".
Scarlett Johansson Is the Other "Boleyn Girl"
July 19, 2006 01:07:55
Scarlett Johansson lands romantic movie. The actress will join Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in the forthcoming "The Other Boleyn Girl".
The film, based on Phillippa Gregory's historical novel, tells two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII.
Natalie Is Not Appearing Nude in "Goya's Ghost"
July 13, 2006 10:07:30
Previous report mentions that Natalie Portman is going to make her naked debut in the upcoming flick "Goya's Ghosts". In somehow contrast news, a source close to the production assured that the actress won't appear nude in the drama flick.
The same source confirmed Natalie is not only not appearing nude in the film, she was never even asked to go nude. For the scene in question, in which Natalie's character is reportedly tortured, a body double was used, but there won't be any nudity. Well, there is some nudity in the rest of the film... but alas, no nude Natalie!
Portman and Bana Move Closer to "Boleyn"
June 28, 2006 11:06:14
If everything goes well, moviegoers soon will see Natalie Portman and Eric Bana sharing screen together in "The Other Boleyn Girl" as the two Hollywood leading stars have proceeded to the final negotiations to highlight this Columbia Pictures' historical drama.
Based on a Philippa Gregory's novel, "The Other Boleyn Girl" will be directed by Justin Chadwick and is slated to begin filming production by late September in Europe. A TV-movie version actually had been made before in 2003 by BBC Films which now serves as one of the producers in the big screen adaptation.
"The Other Boleyn Girl" Has Natalie Portman Strive for Eric Bana
June 21, 2006 03:06:22Another new buzz on Natalie Portman follows the recent news upon her possibility in playing a role in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer-winning book, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". The actress is revealed to join the actor playing as Bruce Benner in "Hulk", Eric Bana.
Both of them will play the leading roles in a screenplay by Sony Pictures, "The Other Boleyn Girl", a historical novel-based movie. Portman as Anne will strive inside and out, in the heart and the bed against her sister, Mary, for Bana, who plays as King Henry VIII.
Pulitzer-Winner Book Is Starring Portman?
June 21, 2006 02:06:54
Following her dazzling performance as Padme in the legendary "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith", the Golden Globe winner, Natalie Portman is attached into a Pulitzer-winner book-adapted screenplay.
The world-class award-winner book, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" is going to have Stephen Daldry in the director credit. So far, there hasn't been any further detail on the one to write the script for the big screen adaptation. The story goes around two comic creators, Josef Kavalier and Sammy Clayman, who appear to be cousins. They created a comic entitled "The Escapist", and further had to encounter adventures they had to escape from.
PETA's World's Sexiest Vegetarians
May 23, 2006 01:05:33
Eat the vegetable, be healthy and still sexy. It is a known fact that Prince really is a strict vegetarian, nonetheless he's been chosen the "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in PETA's annual online poll, the animal rights group announced Monday May 22nd, 2006.
Runners-up in the poll, which PETA said received over 40,000 votes, include Kristen Bell, Natalie Portman, Nicollette Sheridan and Joaquin Phoenix among others.
On Again, Natalie Portman & Gael Garcia Bernal
November 24, 2005 03:11:23Hollywood babe Natalie Portman has reportedly rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Gael Garcia Bernal. The twosome was spotted getting up close and personal during a night out in London and it is claimed that Natalie was seen teasing the man with her sexy dance-floor moves during a flirtatiously dancing together.
A source said as quoted "Looking at them you'd never guess they had split up. They were dancing very closely and looked like a couple. Everyone in the room watching them thought they were an item. Gael was overheard telling Natalie how stunning she looked." Though, their getting back together remains unclear as none of them speaks confirmation about that matter.
The Magic Played by Portman & Hoffman
August 27, 2005 11:08:20The "Goya's Ghosts" star, Natalie Portman, is about to spread her magic, starring opposite Dustin Hoffman in Mandate Pictures' fantasy film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," directed by Zach Helm.
The debut of Zach centers its story on the aforementioned Mr. Magorium, Hoffman's role, the eccentric owner of a spectacular and enchanted toy shop. He decides to leave his stupendous store to a depressed girl, played by Portman, in the hope that she can keep the magic alive.
"Goya's" Casts
August 25, 2005 10:08:51Enliven world movie productions, Czech director Milos Forman is to direct a film about Spanish grand master Francisco de Goya. Named the film "Goya's Ghosts," it tells the story of the last years of the Spanish Inquisition, when the Church tortured and executed suspected Jews, as told by the painter.
Has been attached to star in is Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard. Portman is set to portray Goya's muse Ines, falsely accused of heresy. Bardem will play a sinister monk, Brother Lorenzo, while Skarsgard will play the painter role.
The Vendetta Is Delayed
August 24, 2005 02:08:23It isn't London's recent bomb attacks that cause the release date of the terrorism-themed movie "V for Vendetta" being postponed. Instead, technical difficulties are responsible for the date change from November until next year, the movie bosses insisted.
Aside, a Warner Brothers source explains, "The film is still in post-production and the visual effects wouldn't be completed in time. That's why it's being postponed. There might also be some extra shooting days but none of the scenes involving the Underground are being altered."
Portman Set for Indie Fantasy Film
April 23, 2005 10:04:13Actress Natalie Portman is reported to be in talk to star in the indie fantasy film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium," which will be directed by writer-turned-director Zach Helm. The film is said to be set in a magical toy store and focused on the themes of growing up and believing in the unbelievable.
Portman Expresses Regret for Western Wall Kissing
March 03, 2005 09:03:11Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman has realized her Western Wall kissing scene with co-star Aki Avni during the filming of their new movie Free Zone was an unfortunate mistake and she feels sory about that. In a statement released on Monday, Portman admits that she doesn't want to intentionally offend other's beliefs nor she wants to impose anything on anyone.
Pointed the movie hectic work schedulle to cause anyone involved in the movie "didn't think further," Portman accepts the truth that she shouldn't do such scene in a remnant of the biblical Jewish temples - the holiest place where Jews can pray.
Portman's Controversial Kiss
February 25, 2005 10:02:16Natalie Portman has sent some ultra-Orthodox Jews to an anger after she kissed actor Aki Avni in the shadow of Jerusalem's holiest shrine during a movie shoot, which then caused a controversy to occur in Israel.
Things began when Portman and actor Aki Avni got involved in a physical intimacy in a parking lot near the wall used as the scene filming for the upcoming Free Zone, directed by Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai. This has absolutely annoyed observant Jews praying at the Wall, the last relic of the biblical Second Temple and a place where Jewish law forbids the intermingling of males and females, Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot mentioned.
Owen, Portman Score at Globes
January 17, 2005 09:01:08Both Clive Owen and his co star, Natalie Portman seemed very surprised in knowing that they won the 2005 Golden Globes (Sunday January 16th) for best supporting actor and actress for their roles in Closer, a drama of sexual politics. It was really unpredictable that both of them had beaten some other strong competitors, like Morgan Freeman, who played in Million Dollar Baby, David Carradine for Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Thomas Haden Church for Sideways and Jamie Foxx for Collateral.
In that occasion, besides giving their best thanks to Mike Nichols, the Closer director, for his deed during the film making, Owen and Portman also "boosting" their possibility in winning the upcoming Academy Awards.
