Natalie Portman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Natalie Portman.

Natalie Portman is an accomplished American actress and filmmaker. She was born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, to an Israeli father and American mother. Raised in Jericho, New York, Portman displayed a passion for performing from an early age and began dancing lessons at the age of four.

Portman's breakthrough role came in 1999 when she portrayed Padmé Amidala in the highly popular "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. Her compelling performance brought her global recognition and opened doors to various other significant roles. In 2011, Portman won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her mesmerizing portrayal of Nina Sayers in the psychological thriller "Black Swan."

Alongside her successful acting career, Portman is also highly educated. She attended Harvard University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2003. Additionally, she has co-authored scientific papers and conducted research in the field of cognitive development.

Portman is known for her versatility, taking on challenging and diverse roles in both blockbuster films and independent productions. Some notable films in her repertoire include "V for Vendetta," "Closer," "Jackie," and "Thor" series.

Outside of her acting, Portman is an advocate for various social and environmental causes. She uses her platform to promote gender equality and supports organizations working towards social justice. Additionally, Portman made her directorial debut in 2015 with the film "A Tale of Love and Darkness," showcasing her talent behind the camera.

Natalie Portman continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her talent, intelligence, and commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

I'm a Gemini, so I change my mind every day.

I'm a Gemini, so I change my mind every day.

Natalie Portman


Young actors often don't think of the consequences of doing

Young actors often don't think of the consequences of doing nudity or sex scenes. They want the role so badly that they agree to be exploited, and then end up embarrassing family, friends, and even strangers.

Natalie Portman


I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of m

I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of milk every day. So now anyone who did those milk ads with the milk mustaches, they're my heroes.

Natalie Portman

Love Heroes

My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his me

My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his medical conferences where they were demonstrating laser surgery on a chicken. I was so mad that a chicken had to die, I never ate meat again.

Natalie Portman

Dad

When I was in nursery school, the teachers asked me, y'know,

When I was in nursery school, the teachers asked me, y'know, 'What does your dad do for a living?' So I said 'He helps women get pregnant!' They called my mom and they were like, 'What exactly does your husband do?'

Natalie Portman

Dad

You know, I get much more Jewish in Israel because I like th

You know, I get much more Jewish in Israel because I like the way that religion is done there.

Natalie Portman

Religion

I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Lea

I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.

Natalie Portman

Learning

I'm not convinced about marriage. Divorce is so easy, and th

I'm not convinced about marriage. Divorce is so easy, and that fact that gay people are not allowed to marry takes much of the meaning out of it. Committing yourself to one person is sacred.

Natalie Portman

Marriage

Well, right now, I'm very fascinated with 1920s Berlin. I me

Well, right now, I'm very fascinated with 1920s Berlin. I mean, probably the more interesting thing would be to go to the beginning of civilization or precivilization - like polytheistic times. It would be interesting to see what came before modern religion and culture - what circumstances created the environment or the need for it.

Natalie Portman

Religion

Going to a party, for me, is as much a learning experience a

Going to a party, for me, is as much a learning experience as, you know, sitting in a lecture.

Natalie Portman

Experience

Where I live, nobody who's fourteen is having sex and doing

Where I live, nobody who's fourteen is having sex and doing major drugs. And I think if you see it in the movies, you may be influenced by it. I think it's so important to preserve your innocence.

Natalie Portman

Movies

There are movies where we are interested in seeing people's

There are movies where we are interested in seeing people's lives without agreeing with what they're doing.

Natalie Portman

Movies

When a guy tells me I'm cute, it's not something desirable.

When a guy tells me I'm cute, it's not something desirable. Cute is more like what you want your pet to be.

Natalie Portman

Pet

Smart women love smart men more than smart men love smart wo

Smart women love smart men more than smart men love smart women.

Natalie Portman

Dating