Natalie Portman Net worth, Money and More
Natalie Portman Net Worth: $45 million
Profession: Actor, Model, Film Director, Film Producer
Natalie Portman is an Israeli- born American actor with a net worth of $45 million. Her net worth of $45 million can be attributed to a highly successful career in Hollywoood. She has appeared in many successful films such as Anywhere but Here, Garden State, Beautiful Girls, V for Vendetta, No Strings Attached and Black Swan for which she won an Oscar. Natalie got her first professional break at the age of 13 in Luc Besson’s movie ‘The Professional’ wherein she starred opposite Jean Reno. She is probably most well recognized for starring in Star Wars prequel trilogy by George Lucas.
Family and background
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel to parents Shelley and Avner Hershlag. Though she is Israeli by birth, she was schooled in Washington DC in her early days and elementary schooling from New York and graduated from high school in Long Islands. Portman once said that even though she loves the states, her heart lies in Jerusalem; that’s where her home is. She had a brief relationship with Devendra Banhart which ended in 2008. But she later married Benjamin Millepied, a choreographer she met on the sets of Black Swan. Together they have a son named Aleph. Together they live in Paris where Benjamin works as the director of Paris Opera Ballet- world’s oldest ballet company.
Professional Career
Portman started her professional career when she was 13 years old. The movies was titled “Leon: The Professional” and was produced by Luc Besson. The actress is also remembered for Star Wars trilogy which has played a vital role in increasing her net worth. Portman has also received recognition and many awards including Golden Globe and Oscar making her a favorite of film critics and audience alike. Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her role in “Black Swan” directed by Darren Aronofsky. In 2001, production of Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’ in NYC’s Public Theatre Production. She won a Golden Globe Award along with a nomination of Academy Award in 2005 for her performance and supporting role in the drama ‘Closer’. For her role on V for Vendetta, she won a Saturn Award for Best Actress and Constellation Award for Best Female Performance. She even made her directional debut with ‘Eve’.
Natalie Portman is also an alumnus of Harvard University where she earned her major in psychology. She once stated that in order to study for her finals, she had to miss out on the premiere of her breakthrough movie ‘Star Wars Episode 1’. However, she still says that even if Harvard ruined her acting career, she is still happy that she chose the university. She has well managed to achieve both the best education in the country and an impressive acting career.
Financial wealth and Earnings
Although Natalie Portman is yet to be featured in a list of highest paid actors, she has still managed to carve an impressive career for herself along with an equally impressive financial statement. Since her first on-screen appearance in 1994, she has never look back. From mid 1990s she found herself a career in acting in the film industry and in 2011 she was an Oscar for her portrayal of Nina Sayers in Black Swan. Most of her earnings are from Star Wars and her own production label “handsomcharlie films’ that actually get her a handsome amount of money each year. Portman is usually seen doing smaller films and has very blockbuster hits like V for Vendetta and Black Swan which crossed the $100 million mark.
She also makes a pretty good earning from advertising campaigns for the likes of Miss Dior Cherie fragrance. Reportedly, she recently sold her Manhattan home for $7 million and purchased a property in LA for $3 million.
Natalie Portman is also an active supporter of environmental and animal rights. She also has a brand of vegan footwear and adheres to vegetarianism by not eating and endorsing any animal products. She also happens to be an active member of One Voice Movement. Portman is also the brand ambassador of FINCA which helps in financing women owned businesses across the world. She is also a supporter of Afghanistan relief organizations that offer general education programs to people in Afghanistan along with providing relief aids.
Home and Estate
If we are talking about spending heaps of money on swanky luxurious living space, Natalie Portman is definitely in. she owns a 4,866 sq feet house in Linwood Drive in Los Angeles which she apparently purchased for over $3 million. The historic house truly sits in the lap of luxury with 2 guest rooms, 4 bed rooms and 3 bathrooms. The serene lush green spaces and a private courtyard entry make it a dream home located away from the rush of the city.
Autos and Cars
She owns quite a car collection with her Mercedes Benz S class in a grey edition and a Lexus RX. And of course, the all time and all-celeb favorite the Toyota Prius! This ritzy ride sure has a lot of fan following in Hollywood.
Natalie Portman Brands
The Israeli-American actress truly is a fan of luxury and class which can be reflected from her brands. Like many other celebs, she too loves her Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer 2140 sunglasses. These are so back! She also owns Cartier Baby Trinity earrings along with Christian Dior Fall 2010 bag.
