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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Natalie Portman, born <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">Neta-Lee Hershlag</a> on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, is the <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">daughter</a> of Israeli gynecologist Avner Hershlag and American homemaker Shelley Stevens. She was raised initially in Washington, D.C., before her family relocated to Connecticut in 1988 and then to Jericho, New York, on Long Island in 1990. Portman holds dual American and Israeli citizenship.</p>

<p>She began her education at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland. After moving, she continued her studies at the Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County in Jericho, New York. Portman graduated from Syosset High School in 1999 and subsequently enrolled at Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 2003.</p>

<p>Alongside her academic pursuits, Portman pursued intensive training in the arts. She studied ballet and modern dance at the American Theater Dance Workshop in New Hyde Park and attended the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights.</p>

<h2>Acting Career Beginnings</h2>
<p>Portman began her acting career in the mid-1990s with her film debut in “Léon: The Professional” (1994), alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Reno">Jean Reno</a>. Despite her early acting roles, she continued to prioritize her education. Between 1995 and 1998, she appeared in films such as “Everyone Says I Love You,” “Mars Attacks!,” and “Beautiful Girls.”</p>

<p>In 1999, she rose to global fame by portraying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmé_Amidala">Padmé Amidala</a> in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, starting with “The Phantom Menace.” This role significantly elevated her public profile and led to numerous high-profile opportunities in both independent and mainstream cinema.</p>

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<h2>Breakthrough Roles and Awards</h2>
<p>Portman’s performances in the 2000s cemented her reputation as a versatile and critically acclaimed actress. In 2004, she starred in “Closer” as Alice, a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, she was featured in the drama “Free Zone.”</p>

<p>In 2008, she directed a segment for the anthology film “New York, I Love You.” Her feature-length directorial debut came in 2015 with “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” based on the memoir by Israeli <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Oz">author</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Oz">Amos Oz</a>. In addition to acting, Portman took on production responsibilities, serving as executive producer for the 2011 film “No Strings Attached,” in which she also co-starred with <a href="/biography/ashton-kutcher">Ashton Kutcher</a>.</p>

<p>One of her most acclaimed performances came in <a href="/biography/darren-aronofsky">Darren Aronofsky</a>’s psychological thriller “Black Swan” (2010), where she portrayed a troubled ballet dancer. Her role earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as a BAFTA Award and a second Golden Globe Award in 2011. She had previously won a Golden Globe in 2005 for her role in “Closer.”</p>

<h2>Other Notable Roles and Voice Work</h2>
<p>In addition to her Oscar-winning performance, Portman has appeared in a variety of genres. She played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evey_Hammond">Evey Hammond</a> in “V for Vendetta” (2005) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Foster_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)">Jane Foster</a> in Marvel’s “Thor” (2011) and its sequels. Her other projects include “Illusions & Mirrors” and a credited appearance in “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.” She also lent her voice to the character Darcy, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bart_Simpson">Bart Simpson</a>’s girlfriend, in an episode of “The Simpsons” during its 18th season.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Advocacy</h2>
<p>A vegetarian since the age of eight, Portman is a vocal supporter of animal rights and sustainable living. She is also an <a href="/biography/natalie-portman">advocate</a> for various political causes and is affiliated with the Democratic Party. In 2011, she became an ambassador for “Free the Children,” an international charity focused on youth empowerment and education.</p>

<p>Portman dated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devendra_Banhart">folk musician</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devendra_Banhart">Devendra Banhart</a> before meeting French <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Millepied">dancer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Millepied">Benjamin Millepied</a> in 2009 during the filming of “Black Swan.” The couple married in California in 2012. They have a son, Aleph Portman-Millepied, and were expecting their second child as of the latest available reports. Portman has expressed a desire to raise her children in the Jewish tradition.</p>

<p>As of recent estimates, Natalie Portman's net worth is approximately $60 million, accrued through her extensive work in film, endorsements, and production ventures.</p>

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