Natalie Portman's 7 Most Iconic Roles
Natalie Portman has appeared in beloved films since her teenage years. With her extensive collection of awards and starring roles in movies like Black Swan and Star Wars, Portman has become one of the most iconic actresses of our time.
Natalie Portman’s filmography is incredibly extensive and eclectic. The star of the Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder, she continues to prove that she can dominate any role.
Beginning her career with her role as Mathilda in Léon: The Professional when she was just 12 years old, Portman has proved herself as an impressive actress and storyteller. Shortly after, she appeared on Broadway in The Diary of a Young Girl and just a few years later she followed up with her iconic role as Padmé Amidala in Star Wars and quickly became a household name. Since then, Portman has broken down many doors, winning countless awards and accolades for her work. In 2011, she became the first person born in the 1980s to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, receiving the title for her powerful work as Nina Sayers in Black Swan.
Time and time again Portman has demonstrated her ability to bring any role to life. She has appeared in action movies, comedies, and dramas, consistently standing out with both her beauty and effortless charm.
On Portman’s 42nd birthday, L'OFFICIEL is looking back at some of the actress’ standout roles.
Portman instantly lit up the screen with her debut performance in Léon: The Professional. The actress, who was just 12 years old at the time, plays Mathilda the orphaned young girl who confides in professional hitman Léon in hopes of avenging her murdered family. At such a young age, Portman stuns audiences in her breakout role.
It's hard not to be captivated by Portman in her role as Padmé Amidala. Her performance as the galactic queen in the classic trilogy is as out of this world as the film itself. Throughout the films, Padmé plays an essential role in the plot, influencing the life and desires of Anakin Skywalker.
For this movie, Portman steps away from the galaxy to potray Alice, an American stripper who gets involved with a writer after getting hit by a taxi in London. With her stunning outfits, pink wig, and incredible performance it is hard to look away from Portman in this film.
Portman stars as Evey Hammond in this film alongside Hugo Weaving. As a young woman saved by Weaving's character V, she goes up against England's oppressors.
Portman delivers a meaningful and gut-wrenching performance in this film. She plays Nina Sayers, the ballerina who undergoes intense mental turmoil as she fights for the leading role in Swan Lake and endures a competitive friendship with fellow ballerina Odile, played by Mila Kunis.
Portman joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her role as Jane Foster in the Thor franchise. Although she begins as Thor's love interest, the character quickly proves herself as a superhero to be reckoned with.
Portman wowed audiences with her performance as Jackie Kennedy. The film takes place after John F. Kennedy's assassination and follows Jackie as she deals with the grief of his death and cements her legacy.
