Natalie Portman Photo Gallery Appreciation | Friend of Photography

Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel on June 9, 1981. She won the Best Actress Award at the 83rd Oscar. She first starred in the independent film *Léon: The Professional* in 1994 and then became more widely known for playing Padmé Amidala in the *Star Wars* trilogy. During the filming of the *Star Wars* movies, Portman also completed her bachelor's degree in psychology from Harvard University. She once said, "I'd rather be smart than be a movie star."