Natalie Portman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Natalie Portman. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag, is an Israeli-American actress with a distinguished career spanning blockbusters and independent films. Rising to prominence in her teenage years, she has garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Starring in Garden State and Closer

In 2004, Natalie Portman featured in the romantic comedy Garden State and played a mysterious stripper in Closer. She won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Academy Award nomination in the same category for Closer.

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2004: Golden Globe Win and Academy Award Nomination for Closer

In 2004, Natalie Portman won a Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Closer.

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2005: Film Releases: Star Wars, Free Zone, and V for Vendetta

In 2005, Natalie Portman had several film releases. She appeared in 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith', 'Free Zone', where she played a Jewish-American girl, and 'V for Vendetta', where she played Evey Hammond and shaved her head for the role. Her performance in 'V for Vendetta' earned her the Saturn Award for Best Actress.

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2010: Starring in Hesher and Black Swan

In 2010, Natalie Portman produced and co-starred in 'Hesher' and played a ballerina in 'Black Swan', winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

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2010: Academy Award Win for Black Swan

In 2010, Natalie Portman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a troubled ballerina in Black Swan.

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2010: Do Something Awards Nomination

In 2010, Natalie Portman's activist work and popularity with young people earned her a nomination for VH1's Do Something Awards.

2016: Academy Award Nomination for Jackie

In 2016, Natalie Portman portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy in Jackie, which earned her a third Academy Award nomination.

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September 2017: Environmental Media Association Awards Recognition

In September 2017, Natalie Portman was recognized for her work on the film Eating Animals by the Environmental Media Association Awards with the Ongoing Commitment Award.

November 2017: Genesis Prize Recipient Announcement

In November 2017, Natalie Portman was announced as the Genesis Prize recipient for 2018, including $2,000,000 in prize money.

2022: Thor: Love and Thunder Release

In 2022, Natalie Portman reprised her role as Jane Foster in the sequel Thor: Love and Thunder, where her character becomes Mighty Thor. She received a Critics' Choice Super Award nomination. She was also voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in an Empire magazine readers' poll in 2022.

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2023: May December Premiere

In 2023, MountainA's first project, May December, starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Portman received another Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

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