{"id":69787,"date":"2025-04-16T13:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=69787"},"modified":"2025-04-30T14:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:00:34","slug":"natalie-portman-opens-up-about-being-sexualized-as-a-child-actor-in-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/natalie-portman-opens-up-about-being-sexualized-as-a-child-actor-in-hollywood\/69787\/","title":{"rendered":"Natalie Portman opens up about being sexualized as a child actor in Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recent interview with Jenna Ortega<\/strong> for Interview Magazine<\/strong>, Natalie Portman<\/strong> opened up about the challenges she faced as a child actor, particularly being sexualized at a young age in Hollywood. Reflecting on her early career, Portman described what she called a \u201clong Lolita phase,\u201d a period during which the industry imposed certain stereotypes on her as a young girl.<\/p>\n

Portman was only 12 years old<\/strong> when she starred in her breakout role in L\u00e9on: The Professional<\/em>. She shared that being sexualized at such a young age was a scary experience, and that it influenced her behavior in profound ways. While sexuality is a natural part of growing up, Portman expressed that she wanted to experience it on her own terms, rather than having it imposed upon her by the industry.<\/p>\n

Throughout her career, Portman noted that Hollywood pushed her into various stereotypical roles. She said, \u201cAt each phase in my career, there was a different one that I was like, \u2018Oh, I\u2019ve got to avoid this.\u2019\u201d Portman went on to mention the \u201cLolita phase\u201d and later the \u201cchick who helps the guy realize his emotional thing\u201d phase, which lasted about a decade. She emphasized how she had to constantly work against being pigeonholed into these roles that didn\u2019t align with her true self.<\/p>\n

Portman also explained that she learned early on how to protect herself in the industry. On the SmartLess podcast<\/strong>, she discussed how cultivating a serious image helped shield her. By projecting an image of being studious and smart, Portman believed she was less likely to be targeted by those looking to exploit her. She acknowledged that it shouldn\u2019t have been necessary to do this, but it proved effective in keeping her safe. Additionally, she credited her mother for always being present on set to ensure her well-being.<\/p>\n

Portman\u2019s reflections highlight not only the difficult realities of growing up in Hollywood but also her strength in resisting the pressures and expectations placed on her throughout her career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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