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Beyond her stunning looks, Natalie Portman boasts an extraordinary intellect that has earned admiration from the public.
In recent days, both Vietnam and the world have been buzzing with excitement over the Marvel cinematic universe blockbuster 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' This is the fourth installment in the Thor series, starring Chris Hemsworth.
Alongside the main character Chris Hemsworth, the audience is particularly drawn to the portrayal of Thor's girlfriend by Natalie Portman in this installment.
Unlike previous parts where Natalie Portman's character was perceived as Thor's weak girlfriend, everything has completely changed this time. She emerges as a strong, independent character capable of standing side by side in battle with her partner, Thor.
In addition to her stellar film career in Hollywood, Natalie Portman is renowned as the smartest actress, holding an impressively high IQ and degrees from prestigious universities.
Hollywood's Dark Swan, Natalie Portman, was born in 1981 in the cinematic capital.
Natalie Portman was born in the holy city of Jerusalem in 1981. Shortly after, her family moved to the United States and settled in Long Island, New York.
The actress grew up in an intellectually rooted Jewish family. Natalie Portman's father is an obstetrician, and her mother, a homemaker, later took on the role of an assistant to her daughter. Unlike many Hollywood beauties, Natalie Portman stepped into the world of cinema at a young age. At just 4 years old, she participated in numerous local theater productions.
Natalie Portman's artistic career gained recognition in 1994 when she starred in the acclaimed film 'Léon: The Professional' alongside the then-famous Jean Reno and Gary Oldman. The film achieved unexpected success with numerous major awards. However, Natalie Portman's role also faced criticism for scenes deemed inappropriate for a young adolescent.
Throughout her artistic career, Natalie Portman achieved success with works such as V for Vendetta, Closer, The Other Boleyn Girl, Black Swan... Particularly, 'Black Swan' marked a turning point in Natalie Portman's career. Her lead role in 'Black Swan' earned her the prestigious Oscar for 'Best Actress.' Since then, the public has always referred to Natalie Portman with the epithet 'Black Swan,' thanks to her ever-transforming abilities in each role.
Her educational achievements are top-notch, holding a degree from Harvard University.
Mentioning Natalie Portman without acknowledging her academic prowess would be a grave oversight. Apart from her exceptional acting talent, the 'Thor's girlfriend' boasts top-tier academic credentials, holding an impressive IQ of 140. Natalie Portman's intellect rivals that of Dr. Jane Foster in 'Thor.'
From a young age, Natalie Portman attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Washington, D.C., later moving to the Solomon Schechter School in New York. In 1999, the beauty graduated high school with honors and seamlessly transitioned to the world-renowned Harvard University.
At Harvard University, Natalie Portman had the opportunity to work as an assistant to Professor Alan Dershowitz, the author of 'The Case for Israel.' Professor Alan Dershowitz remarked that Natalie Portman was one of the few outstanding students he had ever trained.
At 22, Natalie Portman graduated from Harvard University with an outstanding Bachelor's degree in Psychology. When she won the Oscar for 'Best Actress,' Natalie Portman became the first Harvard student to be mentioned at this prestigious global award ceremony. Discussing the pause in her flourishing film career to pursue academics, Natalie Portman stated: 'I want to be a smarter woman rather than aspiring to be a famous film actress.'
To substantiate her words, Natalie Portman continued her academic journey after obtaining her Bachelor's degree from Harvard. The actress returned to her hometown, Jerusalem, to study at the Hebrew University. Here, she delved into the study of Israel's history, Islam, and the Hebrew language. In the Spring of 2004, Natalie Portman graduated from the Hebrew University.
Not stopping there, Natalie Portman astounds the public with her academic prowess, becoming a lecturer at Columbia University specializing in terrorism and counterterrorism. During her lectures, Portman uses excerpts from the film 'V for Vendetta,' in which she starred, as illustrative examples.
In addition to holding prestigious degrees, Natalie Portman is fluent in multiple languages, including Hebrew, English, Arabic, German, Japanese, and French. Born in 1981, the beauty emphasizes that learning new languages helps her stay prepared for any role when given the chance.
When thinking of Natalie Portman, the public recalls her career and education. Throughout her career, the beauty has almost been scandal-free, maintaining a private life akin to a blank canvas.
Regarding her love life, Natalie Portman publicly dated only her current husband, a French dancer. The couple met on the set of 'Black Swan.' After a period of dating, they held a Jewish ceremony wedding in California.
When speaking of her husband, Natalie Portman doesn't hesitate to shower him with praise: 'Benjamin is an amazing husband, I can only say that. The rest, I'll keep for our private sanctuary.' They share two adorable children, a boy named Aleph and the youngest, a girl named Amalia. Despite the passage of time, the couple remains sweet, earning admiration from the public.
