Grew up in Syosset, Long Island, New York, where her parents still reside.

Dated Lukas Haas. [July 2001]

Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

Natalie was born on her mother's 29th birthday.

Father's name: Avner. Mother's name: Shelley.

One of Teen People Magazine's 25 Hottest Stars under 25 [2002]

Went to Usdan Camp for the arts as a child.

The make-up brand Stila has a lip gloss named after her.

As of June 2002, she has appeared on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), eight times.

won the 2002 Teen's Choice Award for choice actress in an action/adventure film (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002))

Voted the 15th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.

Received her Harvard degree in June of 2003.

Has a passion for travel. In late 2003 and early 2004 she travelled alone to Morocco and Guatemala.

Favorite actor is Ben Kingsley.

Is trained in ballet, jazz, and tap dancing.

Natalie Portman had never seen the original Star Wars movies before being cast.