Natalie Portman Has Nothing But Good Things to Say About ‘Star Wars’
Despite the backlash that the Star Wars prequel trilogy received at the time of its release, Natalie Portman says she feels “blessed” to have played such a large role in the franchise.
Portman, of course, played Padme Amidala, the queen and later politically active senator from Naboo and eventual wife of Anakin Skywalker.
As the children who saw the Star Wars prequel trilogy have come of age, the three films have undergone something of a renaissance. Once reviled by a large portion of the fanbase, the films are now beloved, as are the actors who brought the characters to life.
Natalie Portman Says She Feels “Blessed” to Have Been in ‘Star Wars’
While Portman admits that the audience reaction to the prequels was initially “harsh,” she considers herself “so lucky” to have been a part of the films.
“I see it as an extraordinarily lucky thing to have been part of,” the actress told TotalFilm. “I know how meaningful it is for people. And, every day, still, people are like, ‘I just watched it with my kids.’ To be part of something like that that’s part of that cultural mythology, and part of people’s childhoods, in such a vibrant way, is so, so lucky,” Portman told TotalFilm.
Portman Has Seen a Change
Over the last 10 years or so, the prequel trilogy has largely been evaluated by fans. Now, the films are seen as quintessential Star Wars films. More recently, actors including Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, and Ahmed Best have returned to Star Wars and been embraced by fans. The change has not been lost on Portman.
“I think, obviously, with the reaction to them when they came out, being as harsh as it was. It was hard. And obviously, over time, they’ve gained more appreciation, which has been nice to always feel the balm of time. But, yeah, I feel very blessed to have been part of that, at that moment in my life,” she added.
With Portman previously stating that she would be open to returning to Star Wars, perhaps Lucasfilm will find a way to bring the actress back into the fold.
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