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Although the Israeli-born actress was “excited to explore” the character as her first TV show, she was hesitant to offer her thoughts on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. “How I feel about it requires a lot more space than we have to discuss, unfortunately,” said Portman.
Natalie Portman. Despite her early success in the entertainment industry, Portman prioritized education and attended Harvard University. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, showcasing her commitment to expanding her knowledge beyond the silver screen.
Is Natalie Portman religious? Yes, Natalie Portman is Jewish. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to Israeli parents and moved to the United States when she was a young child. Her birth name is Neta-Lee Hershlag, and she has spoken openly about her Jewish heritage and its significance in her life.
Natalie was born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel. She is the only child of Avner Hershlag, an Israeli-born doctor, and Shelley Stevens, an American-born artist (from Cincinnati, Ohio), who also acts as Natalie's agent. Her parents are both of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
She even speaks Russian at the end of an episode of animated TV show Family Guy, in which she voices the character Meg. A good friend of Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman goes a few better than her bilingual buddy – she can speak five languages fluently. Her two native languages are English and Hebrew.