Calendar Picks and Clicks: Sep. 1-7, 2012

By Ryan Torok
Published on August 29, 2012

Television icon Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld") hosts tonight's nostalgic celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, which honors Hollywood's oldest major studio. Led by conductor and acclaimed film composer David Newman ("Anastasia," "Ice Age"), the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs scores from Paramount's rich history, including "Wings," the first Academy Award winner for best picture, "The Godfather" trilogy, "Titanic," action-thriller "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" and many others.

Natalie Portman married in Jewish ceremony

Published on August 6, 2012

Actress Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied reportedly were married in a Jewish ceremony.

Natalie Portman ponders coming out of maternity leave

By Lauren Bottner
Published on August 25, 2011

The new Jewess: A rising generation of actresses overturns old tropes

By Danielle Berrin
Published on August 10, 2011

The year is 1950. The setting is a dimly lit movie studio backlot. It’s the middle of the night, and an attractive young woman named Betty Schaefer is explaining to her screenwriting partner why she became a writer instead of what she really wanted to be — an actress. The movie is “Sunset Boulevard.”

Zuckerberg, Bibi head list of Top 50 Jews

Published on July 26, 2011

Mark Zuckerberg and Benjamin Netanyahu head The Jerusalem Post’s second annual list of the world’s 50 Top Jews.

Portman baby’s name reportedly is Aleph

Published on July 7, 2011

The baby boy born last month to Jewish actress Natalie Portman and her fiance Benjamin Millepied reportedly was named Aleph.

Natalie Portman names son ‘Alef’ according to Israeli media

By Danielle Berrin
Published on July 7, 2011

ON TRIAL: John Galliano’s sloshed defense over anti-Semitic remarks

By Hollywood Jew
Published on June 22, 2011

It’s a Boy! for Natalie Portman

By Hollywood Jew
Published on June 15, 2011

Natalie Portman delivers baby boy

Published on June 15, 2011

Actress Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy, her first child. People magazine was the first to report Tuesday that Portman gave birth; the report did not say when the baby was born or where the birth took place. Portman's publicist had not confirmed the birth as of Wednesday morning.

Spencer Susser’s “Hesher,” Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt [VIDEO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 10, 2011

Dark Fairy Tale ‘Hesher’ Tackles Aftermath of Loss

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 3, 2011

Thirteen was a key age for writer-director Spencer Susser.

Top 30 Hottest Jewish Women for your viewing pleasure

By Lauren Bottner
Published on April 4, 2011

Charlie Sheen, John Galliano and the Jews

Published on March 8, 2011

Expressions of anti-Semitism by public figures generally follow a certain script in the media. The politician/actor/public figure says something construed as offensive/hostile/insensitive to Jews. Abraham Foxman, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, issues a condemnatory statement demanding penance. The offender expresses regret. If he deems it sufficient, Foxman issues his kosher certification absolving the sinner.

Portman’s bold attack on an anti-Semite and Huckabee’s untimely critique

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Published on March 7, 2011

Charlie Sheen and John Galliano—both Jewish?!?

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 6, 2011

Mike Huckabee and Natalie Portman [UPDATE-AUDIO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 4, 2011

Christian Dior designer John Galliano: “I love Hitler” [VIDEO]

Published on March 1, 2011

The Oscar-winning, Jerusalem-born Natalie Portman has spoken out against the anti-Semitic remarks Dior’s just-terminated chief designer John “I Love Hitler” Galliano allegedly made after assaulting a couple in Paris last week, as caught on video.

Natalie Portman Vs. Dior Ex-Designer’s Anti-Semitism [UPDATE] [VIDEO]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 1, 2011

UPDATE: Christian Dior designer fired over anti-Semitic slurs [VIDEO]

Published on March 1, 2011

A video of fashion designer John Galliano saying he loves Hitler has emerged after he was suspended from the Christian Dior fashion house for allegedly harassing a couple, using anti-Semitic and racist slurs. The video, posted Monday on the website of the British The Sun newspaper, shows Galliano yelling at a different couple at the same cafe at a different time, and captures him saying "I love Hitler." He also tells the couple "People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f**king gassed."

Fashion and Hitler [VIDEO]

By Susan Freudenheim
Published on March 1, 2011

Oscars 2011 Slideshow

Published on February 28, 2011

Oscars 2011 Slideshow

Top Five DOs and DON’Ts at the OSCARS

By Misha Henckel
Published on February 28, 2011

Lessons from “Black Swan”

By Misha Henckel
Published on February 6, 2011

Top 5 Life Lessons from the Golden Globes

By Misha Henckel
Published on January 17, 2011

Natalie Portman to wed

Published on December 30, 2010

Actress Natalie Portman, who is expecting her first child, announced she will marry the baby's father.

Golden Globes 2011:  The Jewish nominees

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on December 14, 2010

Natalie Portman and the psychology behind ‘Black Swan’

Published on November 29, 2010

When Natalie Portman cracked open the script for "Black Swan," the saga of an ambitious ballerina's mind-blowing nervous breakdown, she instantly understood where her character was coming from.

Natalie Portman and the psychology behind ‘Black Swan’

Published on November 29, 2010

When Natalie Portman cracked open the script for "Black Swan," the saga of an ambitious ballerina's mind-blowing nervous breakdown, she instantly understood where her character was coming from.

Live from Sundance:  Joseph Gordon-Levitt With Tattoos

By Larry Mark
Published on February 1, 2010

Day One at Sundance:  Live From Park City

By Larry Mark
Published on January 22, 2010

Portman + Kunis = Sapphic ballet action

By Adam Wills
Published on August 25, 2009

Hollywood’s top 12 Jewish hotties?

By The Web Guy
Published on October 12, 2008

Stripping for HaShem, Heeb-style

By Danielle Berrin
Published on September 26, 2008

Natalie Portman honored at Venice Film Festival for humanitarian work

By The Web Guy
Published on September 1, 2008

Images, memories and sounds paint vision of my Israel

By Natalie Portman
Published on February 21, 2008

Natalie Portman reflects about what Israel means to her.

Briefs: Cancer helps Olmert poll numbers, Mrs. El Presidente in Argentina—still good for the Jews

Published on November 1, 2007

Briefs.

Milos Forman directs Natalie Portman in ‘Goya’s Ghosts’—film melds art tour and history

By Tom Tugend
Published on July 19, 2007

With "Goya's Ghosts," Milos Forman has made a film that occasionally shades over into the melodramatic but gives us a multilayered story, a beautifully photographed art tour, a history lesson and impressive performances by Natalie Portman and Spanish actor Javier Bardem.

N for No-Nonsense Natalie

By Amy Longsdorf
Published on March 16, 2006

Natalie Portman has probably populated more fanboy fantasies than anyone this side of Jessica Alba.
Besides presiding over the recent "Star Wars" films as Queen Amidala, she plays a bald, beautiful and badass revolutionary in "V For Vendetta," opening March 17, the latest film from "Matrix" masterminds Andy and Larry Wachowski. As the missing link between the universes of George Lucas and the Wachowski Brothers, Portman holds a unique place in geek-movie history

Portman’s Fight

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 9, 2002

A month before the release of her new film, "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones," Natalie Portman tackled a more terrestrial conflict: defending Israel.