"I loved school so much that most of my classmates considered me a dork."
"I'd rather be smart than a movie star."
Source: Cerebral Celebs Give Up Screen for Studies. New York Post, www.foxnews.com. May 23, 2002.
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Natalie Portman
Actress, Director, Producer
Natalie Portman is an acclaimed actress and activist known for her roles in films like 'Black Swan' and her advocacy for women's rights and social justice.
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