WHERE IS SHE FROM?

Neta-Lee Hershlag was born in

Jerusalem; her mother was American and

her father, who later became a fertility

doctor, was Israeli. In 1984 the family

moved to the United States, eventually

settling in Syosset, Long Island, New

York.

WHAT IS SHE FAMOUS FOR?

HER JEWISH HERITAGE Natalie Portman is an Oscar-winning, Israeli

American actress who has appeared in some

She starred as Anne in the Broadway play,
of the most successful and critically
‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ where she would
acclaimed films, best known for her role in
become emotional due to her connection with
films such as 'Black Swan,' 'Jackie,' 'Thor' and
the events.
the 'Star Wars' franchise.

She pursued graduate courses at the Hebrew

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Jerusalem to learn about her

heritage. With a Harvard degree

in psychology, Natalie

Natalie has two children named Aleph and served as a guest

Amalia, traditional Jewish names. Aleph lecturer at Columbia

means 'the oneness of God' and Amalia means University on terrorism

'work of God.' and counter-terrorism.

She is well versed in

Her grandparents died in Auschwitz, and her Arabic, German,

great-uncle was shot and killed in Poland. She Japanese, and French.

honors them with an annual family gathering. She served as the

youngest member of

She is fluent in Hebrew, her first language. the 61st Annual Cannes

Film Festival jury.