Award-winning Natalie Portman is a native of Israel. Just like all other successful actresses in Hollywood, Natalie performed in several stage stints. In the 1990s, Natalie starred in the films "Everyone Says I Love You", "Mars Attacks!", and "Heat". She also worked with Susan Sarandon in the movie "Anywhere But Here" and she got to act as Amidala in the bestselling "Star Wars" trilogy.
Although Natalie decided to focus on studying in Harvard in 2000, she still acted in various stage plays and appeared in several films like "Zoolander" and "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones".
Natalie also starred in several indie movies such as "Closer" and "Garden State". She was hailed Best Supporting Actress by the Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of "Alice" in "Closer". Since 2005, Natalie Portman was featured in a number of big films like "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith", "V for Vendetta", and "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium".