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The Israeli-born American actress Natalie Portman began her career in the early ’90s. She has won various honors, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. At age 12, she was by starring as the young protégée of a hitman in the action-drama film Léon: The Professional in 1994. When she was in high school, she gained international fame for starring as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars films. Her career further progressed with successful films.

Despite her busy schedule, she pushed through with her education and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University. While in school, she served as lawyer Alan Dershowitz’s research assistant. When asked about how she balanced her acting career and education, the 39-year-old actress said, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star”. Wise words from one of the most influential women in the world.