Natalie Portman stuns everyone with her bright bold lips featured on the Magazine cover of Modern Luxury for September 2016.
In the magazine, the highly popular actress has talked about her experience as a director. It is the first time she has directed a movie ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness.’ The actress says that being a director has allowed her to find her own voice.
“I was uncomfortable in the beginning stating what I wanted all the time,” Natalie said.
Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981. She is a film actress, producer and film director. Natalie Portman has dual Israeli and American citizenship. She first appeared in the highly popular film ‘Leon: The Professional’ in 1994.
In this film she acted opposite Jean Reno. It was directed by Luc Besson. Natalie Portman was later seen in Star Wars trilogy in the role of Padme Amidala. The installments of Star Wars were released in 1999n 2002 and 2005.
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem. Her father is an Israeli while her mother is an American. From the age of 3, she grew up in the US.
Natalie Portman is a professional dancer. She has also learned acting in New York. When she was studying in high school, she was offered the role in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
Later, in 1999, she enrolled at Harvard University for studying psychology while simultaneously pursuing her acting career. She received her bachelor’s degree in 2003. While she was studying at Harvard University, she starred in the second installment of Star Wars.
In 2004, Natalie Portman was nominated for an Oscar Award and won a Golden Globe award for her movie ‘Closer.’ She also starred in episode III of Star Wars–revenge of the Sith. The following year in 2006, Portman starred in the political thriller ‘V for Vendetta.’ She won a Constellation Award for her performance in this film as well as a Saturn Award for best actress.
In 2006, Natalie Portman played a prominent role in ‘Goya’s Ghost’, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ and ‘Thor’. She also played a role in ‘Black Swan.’ Her performance garnered rave reviews from critics. She also received her first Oscar award for best actress besides her second Golden Globe, BAFTA and BFCA.
The latest magazine cover attests to the fact that Natalie Portman is still one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood.