Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Female Obsession: Natalie Portman


Oh Portman. Beautiful, intelligent,  and one hell of an actress. Is there anything she can't do? I think Episode I was probably my first time seeing Natalie Portman on the big screen. Not her finest hour, but then I saw Leon: The Professional on DVD. I was SOLD. I've kept up with my Natalie (or Portman as I affectionately refer to her) ever since.

Although born in Israel, Portman moved to the states when she was a toddler. While attending school, she performed with local theater groups before getting her big break in 1994's The Professional, at the ripe old age of 13. If you've never seen Leon: The Professional....shame on you! It's an awesome little movie about a hitman and his relationship with a 12 year old girl. It's violent, funny, touching and even a little creepy at times, but it's Natalie Portman's debut film performance and therefore, a must see!
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I could go on about Natalie's adorable performance in Beautiful Girls, or her snarky turn in Mars Attacks!, but I'm trying to stay out of Chris Hansen territory so, let's just talk about Star Wars. George Lucas cast Natalie Portman as Padme in the Star Wars prequel trilogy of utter crap and almost ruined her entire career. Natalie's first two acting roles showed she had chops, pity that none of that was needed for her character in Episode I-III. Dear Lord, a malfunctioning T-800 Terminator could show more depth. It's not her fault though, I really think Natalie tried her best with this role it's just, the dialogue man! That and the plot. Alright, let's NOT talk about Star Wars.

Luckily, Portman was able to bounce back with films like Garden State, Closer, and V For Vendetta. Oh yeah, and she was also going to Harvard during this time. She graduated with her BA in psychology in 2003. Movie star, Harvard grad and as of 2011, Academy Award winner. Oh yes, Portman won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Nina in Black Swan.

Harvard Grad/Oscar Winner


In 2011 Natalie Portman gave birth to son. Yes, little Mathilda from The Professional is now a mom. Crazy, since I've been into Portman since I was a young lad myself. Time flies, yet Portman keeps getting better. Here are some photos of her hotness throughout the years:








And now, the greatest moment in Natalie Portman history:





*Bonus Portman Overdose clip*
Natalie Portman, growing up before your eyes on The Late Show w/ David Letterman.
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33 comments:

  1. dopdavidFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    she's a good actress and on top of that she's adorable ;)

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  2. DreadnaughtFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Agreed. Smart sexy and a good actress

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  3. Generally DisgruntledFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Stunningly beautiful and crazy talented

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  4. Pat HattFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Yep she is a great actress, if you over look that Star Wars crap, which takes a lot..haha...but the Professional surely blows them out of the water.

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  5. JayFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    yes, quite.

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  6. D4February 1, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Ah.. You've hit a favorite. I first saw her on Star Wars and was really not impressed. But after Leon I started seeing the good ones and, damn. I'd go vegetarian for her.

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  7. DWeiFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Wow, I actually never realized how attractive she is.

    Wonder what she looks like with red hair...

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  8. T. Roger ThomasFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I agree that she is a talented actress and quite beautiful. he Inside the Actor's Studio clip gave me a laugh. I also like some of the videos she did for Funny or Die.

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  9. Sub Radar (Mike)February 1, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    I'm right there with you man, Nat is the cat's pajamas.

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  10. AtleyFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I like that her name sounds like a fine wine.

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  11. InfinitePlansFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Pretty good actress, pretty good looking. Know a guy who had a... I guess you can call it "close encounter", with her.

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  12. MarkFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I don't know if I can say the word that means "Your mother's vagina" but I can say "your mothers vagina" at least. She was doing a degree while doing movies? She really is brains and beauty. An obsession well understandable.

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  13. JOutlawFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    I completely get this obsession. Natalie is probably one of, if not the hottest woman in acting these days and has a talent that surpasses her beauty!

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  14. psychology-knowledgeFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I feel you, pro. She`s amazing. Enough said.

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  15. BartFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    dat jedi mom ass

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  16. ZombieFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Natalie in Black Swan... awwwwww yeahhhhhhh...

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  17. OutcastFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I've always fond Portman amazing man, no matter what film she's in she's always been one of my favourite actresses. She's such a genuinely nice, down to earth person too which makes her all the more likeable, awesome post on her.

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  18. Film Geek BastardFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I loved her in "Black Swan". But I think she's overrated as an actress and as a hot girl (a tad too skinny for my taste).

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  19. mamtcFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    She is a smart and beautiful woman. Rare combination and justifies your liking. Do you like petite woman? And I adore your diverse taste in women.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I love her. <3

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  21. ShockgrubzFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Thank you for so much talie! I am so smitten with her that I had to seek out a women that looked similar to be my friend.

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  22. sonnemaFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    even short hair looks good on her, damn..

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  23. RockinruleFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    She is so hot.

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  24. CopyboyFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    First time I saw her was in Beautiful Girls.

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  25. GFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    The first film I saw her in was Leon....and ever since I always associate her with being 14...

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  26. Jimmy FungusFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Let's not forget Adam Sandler's reference to her in the legendary Hanukah song "Natalie Portmanika... celebrates Hanukah"..or words to that effect.

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  27. Heaven.February 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    She's totally one of my girl crushes <3

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  28. ShawFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    It's sad, I think her acting career peaked with The Professional

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  29. Dave NatanFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Have you seen her recent song with the Lonely Island. I love her.

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  30. HBragerFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I love her..

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  31. neatfitFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Believe it or not, Black Swan was when I found out about her - cute photos, I do think she did a nice job in that, enjoyed that movie, I can see there's something to be obsessed about.

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  32. JasFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I would do terribly wonderful things to Natalie Portman. So. fucking. gorgeous.

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  33. Bonafide JonesFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    A very healthy obsession

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