Age: 45
female
Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag, June 9, 1981) is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was in the 1994 action thriller Léon: The Professional, opposite Jean Reno. She was later cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (released in 1999, 2002 and 2005). Born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother, Portman grew up in the eastern United States from the age of three. She studied dancing and acting in New York, and starred in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace while still at high school on Long Island. In 1999, Portman enrolled at Harvard University to study psychology, alongside her work as an actress; she completed a bachelor's degree in 2003. During her studies she starred in a second Star Wars film and opened in New York City's The Public Theater production of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull in 2001. Portman won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for starring in the 2004 drama Closer, appeared in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith the following year, and won a Constellation Award for Best Female Performance and the Saturn Award for Best Actress for her starring role in the political thriller V for Vendetta (2006). She played leading roles in the historical dramas Goya's Ghosts (2006) and The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), and also appeared in Thor (2011) and its 2013 sequel. In 2010, Portman starred in the psychological thriller film Black Swan. Her performance received widespread critical acclaim and she earned her first Academy Award for Best Actress, her second Golden Globe Award, the SAG Award, the BAFTA Award and the BFCA Award in 2011. In 2016, she portrayed First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the biographical drama Jackie. She was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and won the BFCA for Best Actress. In May 2008, Portman served as the youngest member of the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival jury. The same year she directed a segment of the collective film New York, I Love You. Her first feature film as a director, A Tale of Love and Darkness, was released in 2015.
Natalie Portman
Avis Connor
for Avis Connor in Hickory Wind: The Gram Parsons Story
Suggested by kamsismith
In the heart of the tumultuous 1960s, one man dared to redefine the boundaries of country music, weaving together the raw emotion of rock 'n' roll with the timeless twang of country, leaving an indelible mark on music history. "Hickory Wind: The Gram Parsons Story" is a biopic that delves into the captivating life and tragic journey of Gram Parsons, a visionary musician whose influence transcends generations. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the film follows Parsons' meteoric rise from a troubled youth to a pivotal figure in the cosmic country movement. From his formative years as a rebellious teenager in Waycross, Georgia, to his groundbreaking collaborations with icons like Emmylou Harris and The Byrds, Parsons' story is a rollercoaster of creativity, passion, and self-discovery. At the core of "Hickory Wind" is Parsons' relentless pursuit of authenticity in his music, his unyielding commitment to artistic integrity, and his insatiable thirst for adventure. The film captures the essence of his musical genius through electrifying performances and intimate moments, revealing the man behind the legend.
