Posts with tag "natalie portman"

'Black Swan' Cover-up Denied by Filmmakers

Posted Mar 27th 2011 at 12:36 PM by Christine Fenno

An allegation by Sarah Lane, a soloist with the American Ballet Theatre who worked on the filming of 'Black Swan' as Natalie Portman's dance double, has prompted Fox Searchlight to issue a statement about the controversy. Lane recently claimed her body is what moviegoers see in most of the film's ballet sequences, and she estimated that Portman did about "5 percent" of the dancing seen in the ...

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'Black Swan' Double: Natalie Portman Only Did 5 Percent of Dancing

Posted Mar 25th 2011 at 08:30 PM by Tracey Harrington McCoy

The professional dancer who worked as Natalie Portman's dance double for the Academy Award-nominated film, 'Black Swan,' is claiming she's the victim of a "cover-up," Entertainment Weekly reports. The ballerina told the magazine the film and its producers are misleading the public about how much dancing Portman actually did in the movie. "Of the full body shots, I would say 5 percent are ...

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Natalie Portman's Fiance Defends Her 'Black Swan' Dancing Chops

Posted Mar 24th 2011 at 06:15 AM by Kelly Fisher

Natalie Portman may have won her first Oscar for her physically demanding role in 'Black Swan,' but the actress has recently been criticized for all the fanfare when it was revealed she had a dancing double in the film. Her fiance, Benjamin Millepied, is now coming to her defense on the dancing matter. "There are articles now talking about her dance double [American Ballet Theatre dancer Sarah ...

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Mike Huckabee Criticizes Natalie Portman for 'Glorifying' Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy

Posted Mar 4th 2011 at 03:50 AM by Christo Varghese

Mike Huckabee criticized actress Natalie Portman on a radio show for glorifying and glamorizing out-of-wedlock pregnancy UsMagazine.com is reporting that potential presidential candidate Huckabee went on 'The Michael Medved Show' on Monday, a day after Portman won the Oscar for Best Actress, and criticized the 'Black Swan' actress, who's currently expecting her first child with fiance Benjamin ...

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Natalie Portman 'Disgusted' by Designer's Remarks

Posted Mar 1st 2011 at 09:00 AM by Kelly Fisher

Just a day after winning her first Oscar, Natalie Portman released a statement regarding Dior creative director John Galliano's arrest for alleged verbal assault, according to The New York Times. Galliano allegedly spewed anti-Semitic remarks at a couple last week while out drinking in Paris. No charges were filed, but it has Hollywood and the fashion industry reeling. "I am deeply shocked ...

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Natalie Portman Wins Best Actress for 'Black Swan,' Now on to 'Most Important Role'

Posted Feb 27th 2011 at 11:19 PM by PopEater Staff

'Black Swan' certainly won't be Natalie Portman's swan song. The actress took home the award for best actress in a leading role at the 2011 Oscars for her role as troubled ballerina Nina Sayers. "I truly, sincerely, wish the prize was to get to work with my fellow nominees. I'm so in awe of all of you," a pregnant Portman, dressed in Rodarte, said as she accepted the accolade. Portman ...

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Natalie Portman Picks Purple for Oscar Night

Posted Feb 27th 2011 at 08:34 PM by PopEater Staff

Natalie Portman sported a purple Rodarte dress at this year's Academy Awards. The actress showed off her baby bump in a deep violet gown on the red carpet. Natalie and her fiance, Benjamin Millepied, are expecting their first child this summer. Rodarte, of course, designed the costumes for 'Black Swan,' the film Portman won Best Actress for at the Oscars. Check Out the Full Dress After ...

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'Black Swan' Wins Big at Independent Spirit Awards

Posted Feb 27th 2011 at 11:06 AM by Moviefone Editors

'Black Swan' was the big winner at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The ballet drama won four awards at the event in Los Angeles on Saturday, including the ceremony's most coveted prize, Best Feature. The film also snagged the awards for Best Director (Darren Aronofsky), Best Female Lead (Natalie Portman) and Best Cinematography (Matthew Libatique). Portman, who has been sweeping ...

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Natalie Portman Wears H&M to Pre-Oscars Party

Posted Feb 26th 2011 at 01:56 PM by The Editors of StyleList

If there's one thing Natalie Portman is (besides beautiful, talented, Oscar-nominated and pregnant!), it's eco- conscious. Many remember when the 29-year-old 'Black Swan' star launched the now-shuttered vegan shoe line, Te Casan, in 2008. Currently, she sports a conflict-free diamond engagement ring. Yesterday, much to the delight of fans looking to mimic her style, the Oscar nominee rocked ...

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Dark and Twisted for Best Picture: Could 'Black Swan' Pull Out a Win?

Posted Feb 24th 2011 at 05:00 PM by Litty Samuel

Join host Dave Karger from Oscar.com as he gives you an in-depth look at your favorite Oscar nominees, including the psychological thriller 'Black Swan.' Director Darren Aronofsky takes you into the dark and mysterious mind of a young ballet dancer, played by Natalie Portman, after she wins the lead in 'Swan Lake.' "This is one of those freakishly effective movies that you have to watch ...