It was a star-making performance, full of depth and real passion, that launched her into Hollywood and a career full of ups and downs. Portman won a role in perhaps Luc Besson’s best film after declining offers to be a child model. Following that, Portman had a brief role in Heat, but it was this more low-key independent that allowed her to broaden her young repertory. She’s warm, charming, and snatches the picture from Braff’s hands as the underwritten object of his failing actor’s devotion. Given the uncertainty surrounding her, Portman’s role was undoubtedly the most difficult to portray, yet she effortlessly transitioned from an interesting manic pixie dream girl to a bile-spewing heartbreaker, earning her an Oscar nod.

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2022 23:08 UTC