Natalie Portman is an American-Israeli actress and director who has been successful in the entertainment business for more than 20 years. She was born to Shelley Stevens and Avner Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel. When Portman was three years old, her family emigrated to the US and settled in Long Island, New York.
At an early age, Portman started performing, making appearances on television and in off-Broadway plays. Her breakthrough performance occurred in 1994 when she was chosen to play a young protégé in the movie “Leon: The Professional.” The film’s critical praise and Portman’s stellar performance opened up new doors for her in Hollywood.
Benjamin Millepied: Who Is Natalie Portman’s Husband?
Portman has two children with French dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, with whom she is married. She has dual citizenship in the United States and Israel and speaks Hebrew, English, and French with ease.
Portman is married to French dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Together, they are parents to two kids. Following their encounter on the set of Black Swan in 2009, they began dating. On August 4, 2012, they were wed in Big Sur, California, during a Jewish ceremony.