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Natalie Portman just celebrated her 41st birthday this past Wednesday; it makes it even more impressive that she’s been on screen since she was twelve years old when she first appeared inLéon: The Professional. She has played a variety of characters over her almost 30 year career, from a queen in a galaxy far, far away to a vigilante. Today, she is most recognized for her role as Dr. Jane Foster in theThorfranchise and will be returning to the role in the upcoming filmThor: Love and Thunder. In honor of her return to the MCU as The Mighty Thor, we decided to look back at her Top Five Roles of all time:
5. Padmé Amidala inStar Wars: Episodes I-III
George Lucas brought Natalie Portman into the blockbuster world in the Prequel Trilogy as a queen turned senator. While we all know the writing of the Prequels is not the strongest, Portman still fits perfectly into theStar Warsfranchise and shows where Leia gets her best traits from; she is strong, intelligent, and a believer in a system that cares for its people. All of theStar Warsfilms are currently streaming on Disney+ and there are several canon books as well that follow the former Queen of Naboo.
4. Jane Foster inThor/Thor: The Dark World
Are these the strongest films in the Thor franchise? Probably not, especiallyThor: The Dark World. That being said, Portman works with what she’s given as an astrophysicist who falls for the God of Thunder. Chris Hemsworth carries the humor in the pairing with Portman playing the straight role; it works, but I’m very much looking forward to seeing how Taika Waititi handles Jane Foster and inject some humor into the character. All of theThorfilms are currently streaming on Disney+ andThor: Love and Thunderwill probably be available by the end of the summer.
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3. Alice Ayres/Jane Jones inCloser
This was the film that saw Natalie Portman shift from a child/teen actress into an adult actress. It was also the role that got Portman her first Oscar nomination, though she lost that year to Cate Blanchett inThe Aviator. Based on a play of the same name, the film sees Portman play a New York stripper who arrives in London and enters a dangerous game of love and lies. you’re able to watch the film for free with ads on The Roku Channel or rent/purchase it on VOD.
- Jackie Kennedy inJackie
While she missed out on the Oscar thanks to Emma Stone this year, Natalie Portman was born to play the former First Lady. The film takes place after the assassination of President Kennedy, which allows Portman a vehicle to portray the trauma and grief of losing her husband. Though she missed out on the Oscar, she absolutely deserved the nomination for this performance. Unfortunately, you can’t findJackieon a streaming service, but it is available to rent or purchase on VOD.
1. Nina Sayers inBlack Swan
There’s a reason that Natalie Portman received an Oscar for this role. She goes all out as an ingenue ballet dancer pushed to the brink of insanity as the lead inSwan Lake. It’s a powerful performance that is thrilling to watch all these years later; if you haven’t seen it yet, it is available to watch on Prime Video and Hulu.
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Elliott Wishnefsky
Film/TV Critic
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Elliott Wishnefsky is a Film/TV Critic for FandomWire and a member of the Critics Choice Association. He’s a graduate of Millersville University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. Elliott is also a content creator for his own brand, Learning at the Movies! Twitter: @Learning_Movies | Facebook/Instagram: @learningatthemovies | TikTok: @learningatthemovies
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