Natalie Portman was 18 years old when the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released in 1999.
Natalie Portman played the role of Padme Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, consisting of three films: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Portman's portrayal of Padme Amidala was praised by both fans and critics for her strong and intelligent character, as well as her emotional depth and complexity throughout the films.
When did Natalie Portman begin her acting career?
Natalie Portman began her acting career at a young age after she was discovered by an agent at the age of 11 while performing in a pizza parlor in Long Island, New York. Her first film role was in the 1994 movie "Léon: The Professional" where she played the role of Mathilda, a young girl taken in by a hitman played by Jean Reno.
Portman's performance in "Léon: The Professional" was critically acclaimed and received praise for her natural acting ability and mature portrayal of a young girl in a difficult situation. She went on to appear in other films such as "Beautiful Girls" (1996) and "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996). However, it was her role as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy that launched her into international stardom.
Portman's early success in her acting career paved the way for many other notable performances in her career. She has since starred in a wide range of films, including "Black Swan" (2010), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and "Jackie" (2016), where she portrayed the former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Portman's career has not only been focused on acting, she has also been involved in directing, producing, and activism, becoming a powerful voice for women's rights in Hollywood.
Who is Padme Amidala?
Padme Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Natalie Portman in the prequel trilogy. She first appears in Episode I: The Phantom Menace as the young queen of the planet Naboo, and later becomes a senator in the Galactic Republic.
Throughout the prequel trilogy, Padme is a key figure in the political turmoil leading up to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. She becomes a close ally and eventual love interest of Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, and secretly marries him despite the Jedi Order's prohibition on attachment.
Padme is known for her intelligence, courage, and dedication to democracy and peace. She is a skilled negotiator and leader, often using her political savvy to navigate the complex power struggles of the Republic. Her tragic death at the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a pivotal moment in the Star Wars saga, and ultimately contributes to Anakin's descent into darkness as he becomes Darth Vader.
Where is Natalie Portman from?
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel and her parents are both Jewish and her mother is originally from Israel while her father is from Ohio, United States. When Portman was three years old, her family moved to the United States, where she grew up in Long Island, New York, and later attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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