Natalie Portman Cut School To Be On The Show

Natalie Portman Cut School To Be On The Show | Letterman

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The 13-year old actress talks about his first big movie role.
(From "Late Show," air date: 11/28/94)
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@deanronson6331 Жыл бұрын

Even at that age, Natalie was a vision of loveliness, was obviously very intelligent, and had a great personality.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@davidkellymitchell4747 10 ай бұрын

It's always evident when they are young that they are special. I'm talking about those with natural talent. Not talking about a business person that goes from pauper to billionaire in one year. That's more of a case of being there with the money at the right time.

@deanronson6331 10 ай бұрын

@@davidkellymitchell4747 Not necessarily. Some kids are late bloomers, and others fade out in their young adult years.

@malcolmdrake6137 9 ай бұрын

I'm sure you don't bother with worrying about the age of girls...especially when they're underage.

@deanronson6331 9 ай бұрын

@@malcolmdrake6137 I currently stand at almost 500 thumbs-up on my initial comment, and other users expressed similar opinions. That means you're the only dmbf. with a dirty mind. A wise man had your number when he said that the difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its limits.

@himonsonowal3269 10 ай бұрын

"Dont let this acting interfere with your grades" she literally took it seriously, she went to Harvard

@honesty_-no9he 8 ай бұрын

Where she did not do anything of any substance whatsoever. She got an easy ride at Harvard.

@IDontBuyIt50 8 ай бұрын

hey look at that, you found a classmate who came to give their testimonial.....honestly....

@kalmia01 8 ай бұрын

@@honesty_-no9hewere you a collegue to know that?😊 ..anyways she' s a top professional actress, went to Harvard certainly not to pursue a career in that field also, but to pursue other interests than acting, enhance her cultural baggage and grow as a human....have u achieved that already?:))

@ErraticFaith 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, if you do take a class with her at any point - you'll realize she's extremely selfish and disinterested in others. Many actors are present and and act well in pre-planned scenarios. Thats par for the course and meant to uphold an image. The first time I encountered this sort of thing was with John Barrowman. Relatively nobody compared to Portman; yet at conventions and other appearances the guy was an A grade **** to people. He blanked a mother and child, the latter who wanted to just say hello being a huge Dr Who / Associated, fan. He only bothers - with those who pay. By the time I caught up with Portman I was somewhat older and more travelled. You have the intention of giving them a wide birth. Because you figure they just want to be treated as ordinary and not fussed over when they are living a normal day. It could be our lack of grovelling. It could be that she actually expected a big fuss to be made. Or maybe she was just having a bad 6 months. Either way - it remains, never meet your idols, heroes or whatever else -- with preconceived expectations. You'll be disappointed. I don't think Natalie is in any way a bad actress at times. Which itself is sometimes brought into question. But a nice person? Only when she can be bothered. And I expect like John, thats dependent on the pay check.

@Hevva67 7 ай бұрын

@@ErraticFaith what rubbish.

@tny8657 9 ай бұрын

She is such a confident, graceful and witty talker. When I was 13, I was balancing the switch between on and off.

@lostsoul4317 7 ай бұрын

And daydreaming 😂

@skipwin9895 4 ай бұрын

hahahahaha

@Whoyouwishyouwere Ай бұрын

I still do that

@taccamine8312 29 күн бұрын

I was too busy stealing chocolate and could hardly utter "uh" with the braces

@tny8657 9 ай бұрын

I can't take my eyes off her. She is so charismatic, vibrant and intelligent.

@Shenmue06 9 ай бұрын

That's why she became a child star. Most kid's can't remember lines or be confident in front of a camera.

@jawbrace Жыл бұрын

She's so adorable. Who knew that many years later she would have a relationship with a dark lord of the sith.

@philipdefibaugh5683 Жыл бұрын

Or the Mighty Thor!

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@redangry 11 ай бұрын

I Nees to know that history XD

@mijaroprime9509 10 ай бұрын

@@philipdefibaugh5683 I am the mighty Thor.

@szymac90 10 ай бұрын

What do you mean?

@hankaan7542 10 ай бұрын

People born with their character already printed in their genes. This is perfect example. Confidence she has at 13 , amazing.

@malcolmdrake6137 9 ай бұрын

Wow...it's difficult to decide who has the most pervy comment, but, don't worry, you're definitely in the running. 😂😂

@hankaan7542 9 ай бұрын

@@malcolmdrake6137 you need to read more often. You’ve got a problem understanding the point I’m making. I felt sickened by your comment.

@adin8002 9 ай бұрын

When Jewish genes hits.. Bornt with Jewish genes simply as won the lottery ticket becoming powerful

@IDontBuyIt50 8 ай бұрын

@@hankaan7542 So this is someone who skims the comment section, supposedly policing for pervy comments, expresses it thru funny emoji, and isn't able to see that he himself appears to be the oddball in the room. I feel your pain ........in terms of Portman though, I remember how much I loved the film when it came out, and how this unknown girl stole the film. Which makes your original statement totally spot on, of course.

@hankb7725 6 ай бұрын

nope not genes. its called parenting. any kid can be like this and more with proper parenting

@SCharlesDennicon Жыл бұрын

Jeez, she was SO adorable. and lively. And SO charismatic already. That killer laugh. You could tell she was going places.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

🤩❤️🤩

@mattalbrecht7471 7 ай бұрын

Except to serve in the Israeli military like gal gadot.

@LeventeCzelnai 6 ай бұрын

gigili

@mjp96 Жыл бұрын

"I won't, Dave!!" with a pointing finger. That was SO awesome!

@williamknell864 Жыл бұрын

Great movie. Pretty intense first role for a kid. Actually, she's a great talk show guest for a kid too.

@ShakmaGeebes Жыл бұрын

💯 This kid vs. that character 🤯

@ElonsDiamondMine Жыл бұрын

What a sharp little rascal even then! The ending killed me *finger guns* I WON'T DAVE!!!

@mjp96 Жыл бұрын

That was perfect. Even the audience was shocked, in a good way!!

@Freeden Жыл бұрын

She must have really taken Dave's advice about grades seriously, becoming a Harvard grad. I remember seeing her in Beautiful Girls, which was a few years after this and she was great in that as well. A pretty underrated little movie.

@rbjax2001 Жыл бұрын

Loved that movie as well.

@wekern5 Жыл бұрын

I remember saying to myself after watching BG, if this girl stays in acting she’s a cinch to win an Oscar. I loved her scenes with Timothy Hutton, which seemed so innocent at the time. Years later I read she pretty much regretted doing that role. But she really killed it.

@mjp96 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Cambridge and saw her a few times when she went to Harvard. Seemed nice and friendly, and happy, like a college kid should be.

@benwu7980 4 ай бұрын

Don't mean this as a dis, but she didn't need some talk show host's advice to be the woman she became.

@tilitila88 Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS an adorable person. What an amazing woman!

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@stevedrake4564 10 ай бұрын

There's nobody like her. She's beautiful, personable & very intelligent!

@MasmydaMusy 4 ай бұрын

An intelligent person doesn't wear a corona face mask.

@TheMagicPentacle 9 ай бұрын

Her giggles are life

@aniket19931993 14 күн бұрын

I swear..literally!

@arkapravorajkonwar8020 10 ай бұрын

she was so energetic ! Plus the social intelligence damn.

@rex-racer Жыл бұрын

So much stuff we waste our time watching, then there are a few clips like this one. What a thoroughly enjoyable 6 minutes and eighteen seconds. Great guest mixed with a great host.

@lornetka8973 10 ай бұрын

I cal listen to her all day. her laugh is contagious.

@aliakbarnazari7113 9 ай бұрын

The way she talks and the way she uses humor really got me

@gilpinsteven Жыл бұрын

This interview=PURE GOLD

@Fordham1969 Жыл бұрын

One thing that always stuck out about these early interviews with Natalie Portman when compared to some other child actor interviews such as recently posted Moon Zappa and Claire Danes, while all three share an intelligence and confidence, Portman seems happy to come across as the kid she still is here while the other two (and teenage actors in general) seem to prefer to be seen as possessing a more adult like sophistication.

@myaccount227 Жыл бұрын

She is definitely beautiful inside as well as outside. She is also vegan for the animals.

@Mrcandles312 Жыл бұрын

Well said

@mikewhite4560 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@dimitreze Жыл бұрын

just like Elle Fanning seems like a normal teenager but Millie Bobby Brown acts like an old lady

@Phobero Жыл бұрын

@@myaccount227 What a shame - I thought she was normal ☹

@TheGlendrum 9 ай бұрын

"And look where you are " The best!

@altafahmed5234 10 ай бұрын

Those eye rolls and giggles 🤭 Natalie was destined for something big!!!

@dski2e Жыл бұрын

Just another example of an awesome human being.

@iameam Жыл бұрын

Ridiculously charming and bright... star in the making!

@alainvincent1309 Жыл бұрын

Her Smile Always Makes Me Smile

@willrothfuss8470 2 ай бұрын

Great interview by Dave. He makes it look so easy. And Natalie! Maybe the most beautiful smile in film history.

@patton303 Жыл бұрын

What a cool kid. And she's still pretty cool.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

🤩❤️🤩

@pdavidndang9780 5 ай бұрын

Wow that was so adorable - the pure and genuine laughter is so relieving.

@svendan1606 10 ай бұрын

We loved her then and haven't stopped since!!! ❤

@hobodivine5776 Жыл бұрын

Haha, what a ball of energy! That's a pretty funny, falling asleep in France during the premiere. I saw this movie 5 times already, give me something fun to do like Math!

@Astrophile2345 10 ай бұрын

Her emotional intelligence was on another level

@killuazoldyck69 10 ай бұрын

who are you of earth on a daily basis

@Astrophile2345 8 ай бұрын

@@killuazoldyck69Just an average introvert

@ehaber197 Жыл бұрын

She is so adorable, and SO expressive!

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@skinnydee1886 8 ай бұрын

Natalie is such an adorable sweetheart and so innocent! She's now a woman and still has that cute winning smile and hearty laughter; I just love her!

@CrispyHulk1 7 ай бұрын

1994. Back when schools had chalk, dusters and blackboards. The Internet was in its infancy and 95% of the populous hadn't even heard of it. People phoned their friend's family landline and spoke with their parents first. They played outside. Pokemon season 1 wouldn't release for another 3 years. Nokia brick phones dominated the world and they weren't colour screens. The world watched movies on VHS cassettes as DVD's only started selling that year. Eminem was merely a few years from being discovered by Dre and transforming the music industry forever. The Lion King released and remained the best selling animated movie for an entire decade. The sitcom Friends released and Tamagotchis and the Backstreet Boys were around the corner. Tony Hawk dominated the skateboarding scene. Pierce Brosnan would embody 007 the following year. Social media didn't exist and celebrities were very mysterious. Things were simpler.

@PradhumnShandilya 10 ай бұрын

She is the prettiest kid i have ever seen.

@blake.henderson Жыл бұрын

haha shes so extremely confident, cheeky, and carefree. what an amazing human, born in the holy land.

@allendracabal0819 Жыл бұрын

Las Vegas?

@cpg8000 10 ай бұрын

@@allendracabal0819no. She meant, Staten Island

@keefriff99 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I don’t think I could have strung two coherent sentences together at that age. She was very poised and quite funny…pretty obvious she had “it” in retrospect.

@aanand_babu 9 ай бұрын

That confidence! That adorable laugh! She was just too cool for that age😮❤

@babybro70 Жыл бұрын

She's so cute! I love seeing what people, celebrities & otherwise were like as kids.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍😍

@michaelvaladez6570 6 ай бұрын

She's adorable at this age and very poised and mature..cute.

@adityapatel8701 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful movie Leon. Excellent work by Natalie. 😊

@hansiesma16 6 ай бұрын

When I watched Leon it was blatantly obvious that she would grow into a great beauty and a wonderful actress. And so she did.

@junoonesufi 3 ай бұрын

The amount of maturity,positivity and energy that Natalie had at this tender age is really astounding . She knew she is going to rule the Hollywood

@rikkianju 10 ай бұрын

I am so glad i got to watch this, breath of fresh air she is.

@vic5015 Жыл бұрын

She's now 41 and has 2 kids. Damn, I feel old.

@Tyson-zo6sm 3 ай бұрын

Same I'm 43 with 5 kids I was 14 when this interview happened

@yuvikarajput5969 15 күн бұрын

I just love the way she laughs, the way she talks, I just love the way she is. Witty indeed she is, I would say, but that's the best part about her. Definitely lovely she is

@massapower Жыл бұрын

That's 1 damn smart girl !😁👍🏻 And of course she was amazing in "LE PROFFESIONAL" 😎👊

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

She was amazing in Star Wars 😍

@ronch550 10 ай бұрын

Wow what a wonderful and endearing personality she's got. So bubbly, cheerful and witty.

@DarthChef Жыл бұрын

The interview that I really like watching is when she came on the show just after turning 18 (I think) and Dave asked if she had anything to drink for her party. Her response was perfect.

@allendracabal0819 Жыл бұрын

Now you're gonna make us all go search for it.

@lavarball528 Жыл бұрын

what was her response

@nereammc_99 10 ай бұрын

Her sence of humor is so good

@Bekw148 10 ай бұрын

TBH, I'm surprised that Natalie has been holding the highest level of acting since early childhood, and she never had the star disease like many other star kids

@jackstone4327 8 ай бұрын

will never get tired watching her interviews lol

@Cinetyk 5 ай бұрын

It's so cool to find these kind of interviews DOZENS OF YEARS after you've seen the movies and realize the actors are wonderful people and probably that's a huge part in why the movies were so great to begin with. Cool stuff, thanks!

@daudder Жыл бұрын

Completely charming

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@mitulvasa 5 ай бұрын

Her laugh is contagious... Incredible

@te4186 Жыл бұрын

Wow.... A beautiful and smart soul just radiates.... Age is just a number. Love the measured cheeky attitude ....

@FictionExecutive 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful kid! I think she has a very bright future and I can imagine her winning an Oscar too.

@joyfulcookiegaming 10 ай бұрын

hello shes famous now lmao

@FictionExecutive 10 ай бұрын

@@joyfulcookiegaming you seriously didn't get the joke.

@juraganpisang6982 9 ай бұрын

You wrong she marry with evil dark lord

@libraaa6547 10 ай бұрын

The most adorable interview I've watched

@liberty9348 3 ай бұрын

She is incredibly sharp at 13. We're close to the same age... I think it'd be really something to know her in person.

@gezzaf6912 10 ай бұрын

Shes not intimidated at all on this show she is so confident

@vozajemo8014 23 күн бұрын

3:52 her eyebrows can literally dance... 'Skill unlocked'

@crazycat8934 Жыл бұрын

That Letterman laugh😂

@--pussypatroll-- Жыл бұрын

THIS is the result of good upbringing and solid family values. She is the product of it.

@MartiniBlankontherest Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine being 13 and skipping school to go on late night talk shows? 😐

@litigioussociety4249 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Most of us skipped school for a lot less.

@MartiniBlankontherest Жыл бұрын

@@litigioussociety4249 hahahahaha

@boomerang8909 Жыл бұрын

5:30 How quick she got Luc Besson's accent.

@kentexican5844 Жыл бұрын

'Not accustomed to seeing youngins handle their business like that. She's probably gonna be a big star some day.

@garyjones2561 Жыл бұрын

Like she did her business when she went for the audition? 🤣

@ticherteaching7517 Жыл бұрын

cutting out to be in the show of the GOAT of late night....later graduating from Harvard. I guess Dave's advice came it on handy

@polsta4214 10 ай бұрын

The way they are both laughing 😂🥲🥰

@lmmaNobody 9 ай бұрын

Pure gold interview

@stevetamacc 3 ай бұрын

Probably one of Dave's best interviews!

@averageskill 2 ай бұрын

For sure...I bet Dave watches this once in a while and says the same thing. I miss Letterman on Late Night.

@Kupacolypse 4 ай бұрын

That maniacal laugh at the beginning when he laughs at his own dumb training wheel joke, was actually pretty funny.

@lcb1250 8 ай бұрын

I was absolutely obsessed with her back then!

@marioh5172 12 күн бұрын

So smart - what a joy to watch.

@KungEMuller Жыл бұрын

Wow! Natalie Portman really came a long way, and David Letterman really helped her grow as an actress.

@morbidmanmusic Жыл бұрын

he didn't help her as an actress.

@KungEMuller Жыл бұрын

@@morbidmanmusic Well, this was her big break.

@commanderkeen3787 Жыл бұрын

He helped her grow as an actress? Huh?

@KungEMuller Жыл бұрын

@@commanderkeen3787 Well, he helped her get some exposure on camera, and everyone watched Dave's show back in the day before Jay dominated in the ratings.

@KungEMuller Жыл бұрын

@@horacesheffield7367 You're right, but Dave was the first late night guy she talked to.

@Rockingoodman Жыл бұрын

I saw this show and one she was real star material right there. We ran as fast as we could to the theater

@mannybravo237 Жыл бұрын

She's so funny, could be an awesome co-host! And a great flick The Professional is.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

Natalie Portman is the best actress of all time 😍😍

@nonhuman7562 Жыл бұрын

Damn, she was beautiful then and still as beautiful now...

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@davidoverton4030 4 ай бұрын

Confident, feisty, funny, entertaining, pretty, intelligent, talented, mature, natural.

@Jane-uj3lk 6 ай бұрын

Shes a very typical only child of educated parents ...very bold and confident and comfortable being herself and grown up for her age too

@stephenberson7236 3 ай бұрын

I cant stop watching this video. She is very charismatic, funny and has an infectious laugh. I also enjoyed the Professional. She is a perfect guest for these talk shows. Some sit there with no expression, nothing interesting to say and are DULL.

@lastangelman Жыл бұрын

Wow! I had forgotten this totally!

@JackSilbert 11 ай бұрын

That was delightful!

@pronateceepadm7852 10 ай бұрын

Smart lettle girl, more some years and she win the Oscar in "Black Swan" movie where she appears very, very well, a complete actress.

@ymibookish6616 9 ай бұрын

4:40 Nat: Is he a psycho.

@sadepennbrook 2 ай бұрын

“I won’t Dave!!” 😂

@armancz Жыл бұрын

Cute as a button!

@bluebear1985 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I've never seen this movie. It sounds like it's a pretty good one. I had actually first heard of her when "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was first released. Looking at this clip, it seems obvious that she had a good future in the industry.

@bluebear1985 Жыл бұрын

@horace sheffield I'm still willing to give it a try. If I don't like it, I won't watch it again.

@natalieportmanfan1817 Жыл бұрын

😍❤️😍

@sarahl9398 10 ай бұрын

I've always admired Natalie in terms of celebrity. Loved her work in Black Swan, Closer, and I say this with reservation, Leon. She is esp precocious in this interview - her charisma and sass is already prominent!!

@kongxing7208 10 ай бұрын

This kid was naturally lovely.

@SameAsAnyOtherStranger Жыл бұрын

Kinda eerie seeing Natalie Portman's face on a thirteen year old.

@MedalionDS9 Жыл бұрын

Then you should never watch The Professional, she's even younger in that

@the406seadonkey6 Жыл бұрын

You should watch 'Beautiful Girls'. I fell in love with her for that movie and I was 17 when it came out.

@Tyson-zo6sm 3 ай бұрын

@@the406seadonkey6I was 16

@its.Umar_here 10 ай бұрын

Only her smile brought me here...

@breakingbad3513 9 ай бұрын

Natalie was soooo cute and smart ☺

@Shenmue06 9 ай бұрын

Well that's why she was in the movie's lol. These aren't regular people.

@iiz_.2 7 ай бұрын

I love her smile

@basantapant198 10 ай бұрын

I am amazed by the confidence of that 8th grader

@Cutie_snow_tiger 9 ай бұрын

8th grade I'm already 13 and going to 7th 🤨

@Shenmue06 9 ай бұрын

She has a high IQ and doesn't have anxiety. Basically she was born insanely lucky.

@lostsoul4317 7 ай бұрын

I could barely introduce myself in 3 lines at her age😂😂

@parasuraman1155 10 ай бұрын

Future Harvard student. Her senior school biology project was also impressive. Smart lady.

@KhanhTran-vs8kb 5 ай бұрын

omg,i love her so much ❤❤

@frankmacleod2565 Жыл бұрын

Letterman rules

@indie5621 10 ай бұрын

She was sooo adorable!

@carmenvillasenor1186 5 ай бұрын

She is so smart!! Beautiful and full of witt - LOVELY!