Neta-Lee Hershlag

Neta-Lee Hershlag, professionally known as Natalie Portman, was born on June 29, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, and moved to the United States as a child. She began her acting career in the late 1980s, achieving international prominence as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Portman's breakthrough dramatic performance came in Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" (2010), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming one of the youngest Oscar winners in history. Beyond acting, she has demonstrated intellectual depth, attending Harvard University while maintaining her film career and graduating with a degree in psychology. Her filmography spans diverse genres, from action blockbusters to intimate character studies, and she has also ventured into directing with works like "A Tale of Love and Darkness." Portman has been a vocal advocate for animal rights, feminism, and social justice causes, using her platform to promote ethical living and political engagement.