Synopsis
In a recent interview, Natalie Portman discussed how her personal life significantly influences her role choices in acting. Following her divorce, she emphasized the importance of finding joy in her work amidst challenging times.Key Takeaways
- Natalie Portman chooses roles based on personal experiences.
- Her divorce influenced her approach to acting.
- She values joy and humor in challenging times.
- Portman learned from predecessors to prioritize joy in work.
- The couple met on the set of 'Black Swan.'
Los Angeles, April 16 (NationPress) Hollywood star Natalie Portman discussed her method for selecting scripts, revealing that she is influenced by her personal circumstances when choosing roles.
Following her divorce from Benjamin Millepied in 2024, she shared the effect her home environment has on her professional life during a dialogue with Jenna Ortega, as they worked together on the forthcoming film 'The Gallerist'.
In her conversation with Jenna for Interview magazine, she stated: “You want to discover that joy, lightness, and humor in your work when things are tougher at home.”
The two actresses also reflected on their experiences growing up in the limelight and the evolution of their careers.
The 43-year-old actress, who finalized her divorce from Benjamin Millepied, 47, in February after more than a decade of marriage, spoke about how her personal life often shapes her approach to acting roles, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
She expressed: “There are experiences that arise at specific times in your life. There are periods when having a work experience that fills you with happiness is truly significant, and this was one of those times.”
Portman added: “It doesn’t always pan out, but I’m attracted to projects based on what’s occurring in my personal life.”
When asked whether she prioritizes character or script while choosing new roles, Portman responded: “I learned from actresses before me who advised, ‘It’s essential to pursue joy.’”
The couple initially connected while collaborating on the 2010 film 'Black Swan', where she portrayed a troubled ballerina and he worked as the ballet choreographer. They announced their engagement and her pregnancy with their first child in 2010 and subsequently married in 2012.
Although she did not directly mention her former spouse or the divorce in the interview, she shared: “I was simply thrilled to have children, and with someone I loved,” when asked how motherhood influenced her career.
