Natalie Portman's Unmatched Character Roles!

By Ashwin Sonwane 02/12/23 Photo: David Bellemere for Parfums Christian Dior

Natalie Portman

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Math prodigy to Queen Amidala

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From ballerina to Black Swan

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Evey Hammond

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Jane Foster

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Annie Savoy

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Jackie Kennedy

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Social Justice & Environmental Activism

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