Natalie Portman’s Journey from Jerusalem to Hollywood and Her $90M Fortune

Born in Jerusalem in 1981, Natalie Portman holds dual Israeli and American citizenship. She began acting at 12 in Léon: The Professional and gained global fame as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequels. While studying psychology at Harvard from 1999 to 2003, Portman balanced her coursework with roles on stage and screen. Her performance in Black Swan earned her an Academy Award, alongside a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, and a SAG Award. Her top-grossing films include V for Vendetta, Thor, Jackie, and Annihilation. She has also directed and produced several projects. Off-screen, she married choreographer Benjamin Millepied, with whom she has two children; they divorced in early 2024. Fluent in multiple languages and proud of her Jewish heritage, Portman’s net worth is now estimated at around $90 million.

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