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Natalie Portman’s extensive film career commenced in 1994 when she was just 12 years old, portraying Mathilda in Luc Besson’sLéon: The Professional.From that point onward, she went on to feature in movies likeBeautiful GirlsandWhere the Heart Isbefore landing the transformative role of Padmé Amidala in theStar Warsprequel trilogy.
It was in 1999 thatStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menaceintroduced the 16-year-old Portman as Queen Amidala, catapulting her onto the global stage and beyond. Fans of the actress may have already come across these details, probably through their viewing of the majority of these films. However, there is a wealth of additional facets to the performer and her undertakings that delve beyond the superficial.
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Natalie Portman’s Career Was Impacted Because OfStar Wars
From 1999 to 2005,Natalie Portmantook on the role of Padmé Amidala in theStar Warsprequel trilogy, encompassingThe Phantom Menacein 1999,Attack of the Clonesin 2002, andRevenge of the Sithin 2005. Faced with the formidable challenge of living up to the legacy of some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed films in cinematic history, the prequel series failed to garner favor with critics and a significant portion of the audience. For instance,The Phantom Menacereceived a lukewarm Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In a conversation with Empire Magazine, Portman reminisced about her firsthand experience of the underwhelming reception that greeted the films upon their release. Portman said,
“It was hard. It was a bummer because it felt like people were so excited about new ones and then to have people feel disappointed. Also to be at an age that I didn’t really understand that’s kind of the nature of the beast. When something has that much anticipation it can almost only disappoint.”
Despite the initial criticism, numerous fans have developed a deep affection for the films, a sentiment that Portman finds heartening.
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Natalie Portman Opens Up About Being S*xualised At A Young Age
Portman has remained a prominent figure in the public’s gaze for many years, starting from her initial appearance inLéon: The Professionalat the tender age of 12. During a 2020 interview with Dax Shepard on his podcast,Armchair Expert,Portman opened up about how her role in the film cast her as a “Lolita-esque character,” subjecting her to premature sexualization, as reported by People.
“I think [it] took away from my own sexuality because it made me afraid … Whereas at that age, you do have your own sexuality and you do have your own desire, and you do want to explore things and you do want to be open. But you don’t feel safe, necessarily, when there’s older men that are interested, and you’re like, ‘No, no, no, no.'”
The impact of this experience on Portman extended beyond her mental well-being; it also left a lasting imprint on her career trajectory. Portman disclosed to Shepard that during her teenage years, she deliberately opted for roles that steered clear of explicit content or situations that could exacerbate her objectification.
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Source:Looper
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