Natalie Portman is without a doubt one of the most proficient actors of the twenty-first century. She has left her indelible mark on Hollywood’s surface, acting in more than 50 films in less than 30 years, earning an Oscar for Best Actress, and utilizing her speech and position to raise understanding about essential topics such as the Times Up movement. Undoubtedly, her recognition and acclaim are due not only to her talent, but also to the commitment, work and effort, and tremendous energy she puts into crafting her characters. This is why Portman’s presence in Hollywood reverberates around the globe.

Here are a few of Natalie Portman’s greatest performances, which have earned her well-deserved praise and awards for her versatility.

Closer

Closer, directed by Mike Nichols, is built on and authored by Patrick Marber’s award-winning play from 1997. The story follows four main characters who come from various paths and perspectives, and it centres on a love story. Portman received her first Oscar nomination for this movie in the bracket of Best Supporting Actress. Portman’s performance as Jane Jones (aka Alice Ayres) demonstrates both her ability to play complex characters and her ability to navigate through many emotions.

Thor and Thor: The Dark World

Both in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, Portman plays Dr. Jane Foster, an astrophysicist who also happens to be Thor’s romantic interest. Portman’s interpretation of the role has inspired her to explore Dr. Foster’s evolution further, as she will reprise her role as Dr. Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder, but with the added superhero attitude of Mighty Thor, a powerful female heroine who is a much-needed contribution to Hollywood.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Portman portrays Anne Boleyn, the “evil” sister (or rather, the sibling who was hated) in the period drama The Other Boleyn Girl, with Scarlett Johansson, who played Mary Boleyn, the much more naive sister. It’s not easy to play a historic figure with so many stories surrounding it, but never a precise or 100 % correct one. Portman, on the other hand, gives an outstanding performance as Anne Boleyn, capturing her sneaky, clever, and beguiling but also vulnerable nature.

Black Swan

Nina Sayers, starring Natalie Portman, is a one-of-a-kind production. Black Swan is a deep psychological movie that depicts a character who undergoes serious psychological and life upheavals as a result of her selection as White Swan Odette & Black Swan Odile in the key parts. The dichotomy of Tchaikovsky’s primary character in Swan Lake is what exposes Nina to a world of corruption and pressure, ultimately leading her to tragedy. Portman’s several Best Actress nominations for the role can be attributed to the extensive preparation she underwent for the role.

Annihilation

Annihilation is a tense thriller that even former President Barack Obama lauded as one of the year’s greatest movies. The selection of Portman as the protagonist, a scientist on a quest to figure out what’s causing her husband’s unusual illness, is a big reason for Annihilation’s positive reception.