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Perfectionists in the workplaceupdated: Thu Oct 06 2011 09:43:00

There are two types of perfectionism: the healthy kind and the unhealthy kind.

People.com: Natalie Portman Gives Her Son a Tour of Parisupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 18:09:00

• Natalie Portman and her French fiancé Benjamin Millepied took baby Aleph out for some sightseeing around Paris. The actress and her son shopped along Avenue Montaigne before joining Millepied for lunch with friends at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Market Restaurant.

People.com: Natalie Portman Offered First Film Role Since Babyupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 22:48:00

The Oscar winner is reportedly in informal talks to play an immortal woman in the indie drama Adaline

People.com: Natalie Portman's First Outing Since Bringing Home Babyupdated: Mon Aug 22 2011 22:11:00

The actress steps out for the first time since giving birth to son Aleph in June

People.com: Mila Kunis Photo Flashback: See Her in 1996updated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:13:00

The actress, who turns 28 on Sunday, starred in the WB's Unhappily Ever After

People.com: Natalie Portman's Baby Name Revealedupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 10:50:00

Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and could also be spelled Alef

People.com: Benjamin Millepied, Natalie Portman Welcome Sonupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 11:13:00

The actress and fiancé Benjamin Millepied welcome a son

CNNMoney: 'Black Swan' gig lifts ballerina's dance businessupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 19:34:00

It's not easy running a fledgling business and working with a big celebrity at the same time.

Money Magazine: How much in stocks should you own?updated: Thu Apr 21 2011 14:22:00

I've always used the rule of thumb of 100 minus my age to decide what percentage of my 401(k) to invest in stocks. But now that I'm getting close to retirement I'm wondering whether that's too conservative? Do you think it is? --Martin, Middleton, Wisconsin

People.com: John Galliano Fired from Diorupdated: Tue Mar 01 2011 16:10:00

The layoff is underway immediately following his "particularly odious nature of the behavior and words"

People.com: Natalie Portman 'Shocked and Disgusted' by John Galliano's Rantupdated: Tue Mar 01 2011 13:09:00

The Oscar winner and face of Miss Dior Cherie disassociates herself from the designer

People.com: Oscar Winners Well Fed at Afterpartiesupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 15:57:00

Natalie Portman and more lived it up at the Governors Ball, enjoying a menu catered by Wolfgang Puck

People.com: Natalie Portman, Colin Firth Are Top Oscar Winnersupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 10:50:00

The King's Speech is the major winner at 83rd annual Academy Awards

People.com: Natalie Portman Drapes Her Baby Bump in Purple for Oscarsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 09:12:00

The nominated actress pairs an off-the-shoulder Rodarte dress and matching Tiffany earrings

'King's Speech' rules at the 83rd Oscarsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 09:01:00

The story of a king overcoming a speech impediment to lead his people through World War II took top honors at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

People.com: 5 Things to Watch for on Oscar Nightupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 21:33:00

Newbie hosts, a pregnant nominee, and Academy Award virgins should make for an interesting night

People.com: Natalie Portman Will Be the 'Best Mom in the World,' Says Costarupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 21:10:00

Greta Gerwig, who is in No Strings Attached, gushes over the expectant mom

People.com: James Franco, Natalie Portman Take Home Spirit Awardsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 18:29:00

The Oscar-host and the Black Swan star win big at the independent film awards

People.com: LIVE: Red Carpet at the Independent Spirit Awardsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 11:48:00

Watch Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman and Mark Ruffalo on streaming video starting at 2:30 p.m. ET

Anticipating Oscar: The winners will be...updated: Sun Feb 27 2011 09:36:00

The past, present and future of the movies is to be the official theme of Sunday's Academy Awards show, presided over by bright young things James Franco and Anne Hathaway. But that's also the unofficial subtext in what has the potential to play out as one of the most vivid generational tussles in Oscar's 83-year history.

Countdown to the Oscarsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 09:36:00

The past, present and future of movies is a theme of Sunday's Academy Awards, hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway.

People.com: Natalie Portman, Colin Firth Take Top SAG Awardsupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 11:30:00

Black Swan, The King's Speech and The Fighter stars are now poised for Oscar glory

'Black Swan' goes to some dark placesupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 11:24:00

Good little girls go to ballet class.

Travers: 'Black Swan' one of year's bestupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 11:24:00

Rolling Stone's Peter Travers says "Black Swan" is a little out of control, but is one of the best of the year.

Kutcher, Portman friends with benefitsupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 08:07:00

The cast of "No Strings Attached" talks about the changing nature of a woman's role in a relationship.

People.com: Colin Firth Leads The King's Speech to 14 BAFTA Film Nominationsupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 12:12:00

Also, Pete Postlethwaite, who died last month, gets a posthumous nomination for The Town

People.com: Golden Globe Stars: Who I'd Like to Have a Drink Withupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 16:50:00

Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal and more celebs reveal who they'd like to get to know

Natalie Portman: I'm a pleasure seeker, not self-punisherupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 09:03:00

Living a role for a movie is hard work -- living the physically punishing life of a ballet dancer is even harder. But it's worth it when you get awarded with a Golden Globe for your efforts.

'Social Network' scores big at the Golden Globesupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 08:08:00

The film "The Social Network" took home four awards Sunday night, including best motion picture - drama, at the Golden Globes.

Golden Globes honor television, filmupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 08:08:00

The best of television and film are honored at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

People.com: Golden Globe Winner Natalie Portman Shows Off Her Baby Bumpupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 07:49:00

"He totally wants to sleep with me," the Black Swan star says of her fiancé and costar

People.com: Natalie Portman and Colin Firth Are Critics' Choice Winnersupdated: Sat Jan 15 2011 22:07:00

The Black Swan and The King's Speech stars were honored Friday night in Hollywood

People.com: Kardashian Sisters to Present Critics' Choice Awardsupdated: Wed Jan 12 2011 14:51:00

Michelle Williams, Emma Stone, Sofia Vergara, Emily Blunt and Jon Hamm also will hand out the honors

People.com: Natalie Portman Happy to Be Going from 'Skinny' to 'Fat'updated: Wed Jan 12 2011 07:28:00

The actress, pregnant with her first child, says she'll wear comfortable clothes during awards season

People.com: Ashton Kutcher: Great Sex Should Be 'Funny'updated: Tue Jan 11 2011 17:50:00

Ashton Kutcher opens up about his sex scenes with Natalie Portman and his marriage to Demi Moore

People.com: Natalie Portman's Ideal Mate: A Friend with Benefitsupdated: Tue Jan 11 2011 15:32:00

The engaged actress sees herself "in a happy relationship, with children" in 10 years

People.com: Jake Gyllenhaal Praises (and Teases) Pregnant Natalie Portmanupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 12:33:00

"She's a vegan, which makes it really frustrating when you're picking a place to eat," the actor jokes

People.com: Whose Engagement Are You Most Excited About?updated: Sat Jan 01 2011 21:51:00

From LeAnn Rimes's 5-carat proposal to Natalie Portman's big news, romance was in style this season

People.com: Ryan Seacrest: 'I'm Not Engaged' to Julianne Houghupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 10:50:00

He says he's "very happy" with his girlfriend but has no plans to walk down the aisle

People.com: Natalie Portman: Everyone Loves Lesbian Sex Scenesupdated: Thu Dec 30 2010 18:09:00

The Black Swan star says her on-screen hook-up with Mila Kunis appeals to men and women

People.com: VIDEO: Natalie Portman Is The Other Womanupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 15:53:00

The newly engaged star plays a woman having an affair with her married boss in a new film

People.com: Five Things to Know About Natalie Portman's Fiancé Benjamin Millepiedupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 13:48:00

The dad-to-be has is a prestigious ballet dancer, who loves to cook and knows how to play drums

People.com: Natalie Portman 'Indescribably Happy' About Engagement, Pregnancyupdated: Tue Dec 28 2010 11:10:00

The Black Swan star says she's "grateful" for the experience of being pregnant and a bride-to-be

People.com: Natalie Portman Is Engaged and Pregnant!updated: Mon Dec 27 2010 18:49:00

The Black Swan star and fiancé Benjamin Millepied will welcome their first child together in 2011

January on icon: Balletupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 06:30:00

As Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky's controversial ballet-horror film "Black Swan" rolls out internationally, CNN's arts and culture show icon steps into the world of pointe shoes and tutus.

People.com: Golden Globe Nominees: Who Was Snubbed?updated: Wed Dec 15 2010 08:12:00

Leo, Justin, True Blood and more didn't get a nomination. Who do you think deserved one the most? Vote!

The looming Oscar smackdownupdated: Fri Dec 03 2010 11:38:00

It may only be December, but the Best Actress race is already shaping up to be the most competitive in years, with everyone from back-from-obscurity Nicole Kidman to indie darling Tilda Swinton to newcomer Jennifer Lawrence causing a stir. It's a pity that the race has already boiled down to a smackdown between just two of the divas: Annette Bening, for her role as an uptight lesbian in Lisa Cholodenko's "The Kids Are All Right," and Natalie Portman, the star of Darren Aronofsky's nightmarish ballet drama, "Black Swan," which opens this weekend.

People.com: Natalie Portman Is Back on the Carbs After Black Swanupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 14:33:00

The actress says she had to cut down her portions as prepared to play a prima ballerina

People.com: James Franco, Natalie Portman Get Lead Acting Nods for Spirit Awardsupdated: Tue Nov 30 2010 18:29:00

Plus, their films, 127 Hours and Black Swan, will compete for best feature film

CNNMoney: Savvy Spending: Lanvin for H&M hits stores Saturdayupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 12:08:00

Jennifer Lopez and Madonna both have already scooped up these clothes and soon the rest of the country can, too.

People.com: Mila Kunis: No Tequila Was Involved in Black Swan Sex Sceneupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 16:08:00

Plus she says she "lost 20 lbs." and "looked like Gollum from Lord of the Rings! " from the rigorous training

TIFF 2010: The best of the festivalupdated: Thu Sep 16 2010 21:01:00

"Some things you see once and remember forever." According to the series of sponsors' messages that preceded each and every screening at North America's biggest annual movie showcase, the Toronto International Film Festival, these unforgettable moments include Janet Leigh in the shower, the robotic skeleton lurking beneath Arnold Schwarzenegger's skin and Sharon Stone uncrossing her legs ... selections that strip cinema right down to its roots in the peep show.

People.com: Ben Affleck, Natalie Portman, Joaquin Phoenix Fuel Toronto Film Fest Buzzupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 16:31:00

Their films are ones to watch - some as Oscar contenders, some for shock value

People.com: Natalie Portman Generates Oscar Buzz for Racy Roleupdated: Thu Sep 02 2010 13:47:00

The Star Wars actress delivers a gritty performance - and a lesbian love scene - in Black Swan

People.com: Will Natalie Portman Play the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?updated: Thu Jul 29 2010 06:47:00

Though she was reportedly offered the job, four lesser known actresses are now in the running for the coveted role

Does college really matter for starlets?updated: Tue Jan 05 2010 18:17:00

On "Hannah Montana," Brooke Shields plays Miley Cyrus' dead mother, but rumor has it that off-screen she is playing the role of Miley's high school guidance counselor.

Natalie Portman to conquer 'Zombies'updated: Sat Dec 12 2009 03:44:00

If all of the film adaptations of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" have left your brain numb, this one may really kill you ... in a good way.

'Blind Side' No. 1 at box officeupdated: Sun Dec 06 2009 16:21:00

Proving that Sandra Bullock is having the best year of her career, the football drama "The Blind Side" rose to first place at the box office this weekend with $20.4 million, according to early estimates by Hollywood.com Box Office.

People.com: Jake Gyllenhaal Drops the G-Word!updated: Fri Dec 04 2009 13:40:00

He refers to his "girlfriend" and Reese Witherspoon's kids during a press conference for Brothers

Review: Nothing to love about 'Brothers'updated: Fri Dec 04 2009 09:34:00

"Brothers," a drama centered around the war in Afghanistan, is based on a 2004 Danish film, but it could just about be a remake of the aftermath-of-Vietnam 1978 soaper "Coming Home."

People.com: FIRST PHOTO: 'Beautiful and Smart' Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushnerupdated: Tue Oct 27 2009 08:48:00

Donald Trump tells PEOPLE how happy he is and to expect "a lot of great things from them in the years to come"

Sean Penn steps out with new girlfriendupdated: Tue Sep 15 2009 18:38:00

The ink's barely dry on the divorce filing between Sean Penn and soon-to-be ex Robin Wright Penn, but the actor didn't waste time getting back on his feet with new girlfriend Jessica White in New York City.

Blending in on campus reportedly not so easy for 'Potter' starupdated: Wed Sep 09 2009 07:50:00

Emma Watson may have wanted to just blend in when she started her freshman year recently at Brown University, but it seems not everyone has the same idea.

People.com: Natalie Portman Says She Likes 'Dirty Rap' Musicupdated: Fri Aug 28 2009 09:26:00

The actress dishes on career and cartoons in an interview conducted by Jake Gyllenhaal

People.com: INSIDE STORY: Sean Penn & Robin Wright's Rocky Relationshipupdated: Mon Aug 24 2009 08:46:00

The on-again, off-again couple separated - and reconciled - twice before calling it quits again

People.com: FIRST LOOK: Star-Studded New York, I Love You Posterupdated: Wed Jul 29 2009 19:49:00

PEOPLE has the sneak peak featuring Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Shia LeBeouf and more

Celebrity death rumors spread onlineupdated: Wed Jul 01 2009 08:56:00

After a string of real celebrity deaths last week, the Internet and online social networks killed a few more stars.

The top looks on the Oscars red carpetupdated: Mon Feb 23 2009 08:58:00

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been celebrating film's best and brightest for more than 80 years, the glamour we associate with the Oscars truly started in the 1950s, when stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Janet Leigh brought high style to the ceremony.

People.com: Natalie Portman and Musician Boyfriend Splitupdated: Thu Sep 25 2008 13:18:00

The actress, who had dated folk-rocker Devendra Banhart since last spring, appears in his music video

NY Fashion week previewupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:01:00

Fashion week kicks off Friday with designers highlighting their spring 2009 collections. In Style's Katrina Szish reports.

Sneak peek at spring fashionsupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 14:01:00

For most Americans, the onset of September means it's time to pack up the summer dresses and flip-flops and bring the cozy sweaters and wool jackets up from the basement. In New York City, however, September is all about (next) spring!

People.com: Natalie Portman Makes Her Directorial Debutupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 15:58:00

The star's short film, Eve, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September

People.com: Natalie Portman Goes Bollywood in Boyfriend's Music Videoupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 06:38:00

The actress plays a dancing damsel in distress in folk rocker Devendra Banhart's "Carmensita" music video

People.com: Kate & Lance Dance and Kiss in Cannesupdated: Mon May 26 2008 19:27:00

Hudson and Armstrong were "beaming" at a Dolce & Gabbana party, a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Brad & Angelina Steal the Show at Cannesupdated: Fri May 16 2008 22:38:00

The film festival is "always a good time," the pregnant Jolie tells PEOPLE

Time.com: Eastwood Film Tops Cannes Line-Upupdated: Wed Apr 23 2008 10:15:00

Organizers of the Cannes Film Festival say Clint Eastwood's Changeling and Wim Wenders' Palermo Shooting will lead this year's streamlined competition

People.com: Natalie Portman Encourages People To Participate – & Voteupdated: Sat Mar 29 2008 10:13:00

See the actress appearing in a new PSA promoting the democratic process

Review: 'Boleyn Girl' doesn't know what it isupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 11:08:00

For filmmakers, the private life of Henry VIII is the kind of history lesson that writes itself: sex, adultery and decapitation, right there for the taking.

`The Other Boleyn Girl'updated: Fri Feb 29 2008 11:08:00

The stars of the new movie "The Other Boleyn Girl" discuss the film.

Time.com: The Other Boleyn Girl: When Child Stars Grow Upupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 04:00:00

In The Other Boleyn Girl and Penelope, three former child actors try to outgrow the reputations of their younger selves -- with varying success

People.com: 'Boleyn Girls' Natalie Portman & Scarlett Johansson Talk Monogamyupdated: Tue Feb 12 2008 18:43:00

Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, who star as sisters in the upcoming film The Other Boleyn Girl, vamp it up for the new cover of W magazine – and they set the record straight on everything from monogamy to politics.

People.com: Natalie Portman 'Not Convinced' About Marriageupdated: Thu Nov 15 2007 19:51:00

Like many things in her life, Natalie Portman doesn't take the idea of getting married lightly.

People.com: Parade: Never Mind About Natalie Portman Nude Scene Regretupdated: Thu Oct 25 2007 16:03:00

According to Parade, Natalie Portman does not regret doing a nude scene in the cinematic short Hotel Chevalier after all.

Time.com: The Passion of Goya's Ghostsupdated: Mon Jul 23 2007 18:30:00

Natalie Portman and the Inquisition-- they don't always mesh, but Milos Forman's film has its rewards

People.com: Adam Levine Reveals His Dating Secretsupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 13:43:00

Adam Levine, who's been linked to stars like Jessica Simpson and Natalie Portman, is now dishing up dating advice.

People.com: Natalie Portman Stars in New Paul McCartney Videoupdated: Fri May 25 2007 09:25:00

Sir Paul McCartney has launched his new music video with a little help from a friend ... of his daughter Stella.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Thu May 24 2007 14:11:00

"Rehab," the autobiographical top 10 single by Amy Winehouse, won best contemporary song Thursday at Britain's prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting awards.

Lavish drama shows Spain's dark sideupdated: Wed Nov 08 2006 08:38:00

Fans of double Oscar-winner Milos Forman might be expecting his first film for seven years, "Goya's Ghosts", to provide an examination of revolutionary Spanish painter, Francisco de Goya.

Fortune: Insider's guideupdated: Fri May 19 2006 10:06:00

In L.A., where you go is just as important as what you drive--and who goes where is as carefully plotted as The Da Vinci Code: Stars such as Heath Ledger, Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johansson dig the Chateau Marmont (no surprise), while studio brass can be spotted breakfasting at the Belvedere, where you can often catch them popping open a bottle of Bollinger to celebrate a deal.

Entertainment Weekly: The Must Listupdated: Mon Mar 20 2006 16:00:00

Moses, mobsters, and eight other things we recommend this week:

EW review: 'V for Vendetta,' O for OKupdated: Fri Mar 17 2006 08:17:00

Comic-book superhero movies almost always hijack reality, reducing cinema to a state of pure, uncut escapism.

CNNMoney: YouTube vs. the boob tubeupdated: Thu Mar 09 2006 06:15:00

NBC put out a serious fire this weekend, but critics aren't so sure they should have.

EW review: 'Closer' oozes intensityupdated: Mon Mar 28 2005 14:03:00

When you look at the DVD box for "Closer," you see four very famous faces staring at you. You see Oscar nominations and Golden Globe wins touted.

Review: 'Closer' haunting, if a bit stiltedupdated: Fri Dec 03 2004 09:19:00

Much of the dialogue in "Closer," written by Patrick Marber and directed by Mike Nichols, is as pointed, cold and sharp as an icicle. Yet it melts in the mouths of the film's four stars.

Movie by 'Scrubs' star wins Maui festivalupdated: Fri Jun 25 2004 14:36:00

A newcomer's directorial debut, "Garden State," walked away with the award for best feature film at the fifth annual Maui Film Festival, which wrapped up this week after a record-setting turnout.

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