The only place I am recognized all the time is in L.A. and otherwise, it's only about once a day. I feel pretty anonymous. Natalie Portman anonymousdayfeel Change image and share on social
My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his medical conferences where they were demonstrating laser surgery on a chicken. I was so mad that a chicken had to die, I never ate meat again. Natalie Portman chickenconferencedad Change image and share on social
It's always strange being a kid on the set, because you're treated like an equal when you're working. But then when you break, the other actors go back to their trailers to take naps and drink beer, and I have to, like, go do school. Natalie Portman actorbackbeer share on social
There's so much else to do in the world. To just be interested in doing films would limit my life. Natalie Portman filminterestlife Change image and share on social
I was, like, a total cliched '80s child. I had Barbies, obviously, as well as My Little Ponies and Cabbage Patch Kids, but I used to destroy them. I used to draw all over their faces and cut off their hair. Natalie Portman 80sbarbycabbage share on social
I remember as a kid being really scared of the Smurfs. Natalie Portman kidrememberscare Change image and share on social
Smart women love smart men more than smart men love smart women. Natalie Portman lovemansmart Change image and share on social
Awards are so unnecessary because I think we get so much out of our work just by doing it. The work is a reward in itself. Natalie Portman awardrewardunnecessary Change image and share on social
There's always pressure, from other people and yourself. If you're happy with the looks you're born with, then what are you going to do your whole life? We keep thinking up new things and finding better ways of doing things because we're not happy with what we're given. Natalie Portman bearfindhappy share on social
I'm going to college. I don't care if it ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star. Natalie Portman carecareercollege Change image and share on social
