In a recent interview with Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman shared her experiences as a young actress, detailing the immense pressure and sexualization she faced in Hollywood. She emphasized the need to construct a serious persona as a defense mechanism against unwanted attention, revealing that many people perceive her as a serious, bookish figure, which diverges from her true playful self. Portman acknowledged the changes within the industry today, noting the increased representation of women behind the scenes, which creates a safer environment for young actresses.
I think there's a public understanding of me that's different from who I am. I've talked about it a little before - about how, as a kid, I was really sexualized, which I think happens to a lot of young girls who are onscreen.
And I felt like my way of protecting myself was to be like, 'I'm so serious. I'm so studious. I'm smart, and that's not the kind of girl you attack.' I was like, if I create this image of myself, I'll be left alone.
But I think that's the disconnect between me being stupid and silly in real life, and people thinking that I'm some really serious bookish person.
... it was so clear early on that if you tell people how private you are, your privacy gets respected a lot more.
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