https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2020-02-20 14:02:31 UTC 2025-11-19 19:32:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f2.png alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/448728785 2020-02-21 17:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/448728785 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449437083 Portman's achieved status all began with her role in this film. Playing the damsel in distress its notable that her character, Mathilda, wasn't too dissimilar to other characters that followed in her early acting career. The flirtatious Mathilda character attached unshakable sexual connotation to Portman's star image from a disturbingly young age. The sexual undertones are juxtaposed by her charming and strange personality. The complexity of Mathilda doesn't stop there, she is also portrayed as an isolated daughter from a broken home. 

]]> 2020-02-24 13:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449437083 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449442521 The name Nina translates to little girl, keeping with Portman's typecast her character is babied and vulnerable. Despite her being older she continues to play the conflicted daughter. Twenty eight year old Nina is not only controlled by her mother but her perverted male dance teacher. Sexual undertones (between Nina and the teacher) loom and manifest into what some may deem an exploitative relationship as the narrative unfolds.]]> 2020-02-24 13:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449442521 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449445137 Portman plays Lauren, the unsettled stepdaughter daughter. Due to her depression Lauren results in trying to commit suicide. This convoluted character embodies similar connotations to Mathilda, especially if one considers her dependant relationship with the male lead (in this case its Laurens father). Her position within the narrative overall is unclear as her enigmatic complexity means her fate remains a mystery. ]]> 2020-02-24 13:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449445137 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449446313 2020-02-24 13:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449446313 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449447002 Portman played the role of Jackie Kennedy, the numerous things Natalie has in common with this historic figure gives insight into the reasoning behind her taking on this challenging role. The film presents two sides to Kennedy, the side that was publicly enjoyed and embraced. That being her idolised style and cultural significance. However the film also divulged into her alternative persona, at home she wasn't so soft and girly. The double personality of Jackie gave Portman the capacity to show audiences her most traditionally feminine manner, but also her serious side. Opening up her star image to more interpretation. 

]]> 2020-02-24 13:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449447002 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449450114 Playing one of the first female astronauts to travel to space Portman's character Lucy is far from innocent. The audience are constructed to empathise with Lucy as she goes through a existential crisis. Lucy and her male comrade face shocking obstacles on their travels, however the narrative remains focused on Lucy's state of mind. She cheats on her husband and shows little consideration for her daughter back on earth. Exhibiting a subversion of stereotypical femininity Lucy is an unusual female protagonist. However this is one of Portman's latest and arguably most female empowering movies. Her feminist and independent woman status is strengthened by her performance in this movie, as she tests the boundaries of femininity and empathy. Whilst her character conducts herself at many points in a disagreeable manner the viewers are inclined to root for her.]]> 2020-02-24 13:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449450114 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449452429 This film is praised by the feminist community for its leading five female characters. Portman playing biologist Lena, served as the lead protagonist personifying a relatable and empowered woman. She embodies more contemporary traits of femininity, namely bravery, intelligence, and authoritativeness. Natalie's character explores deadly territory in order to save her husband who is in a coma. Turning the tables on gender expectations she plays a women saving a man. The narrative accompanied with the female heavy cast puts Natalie's work as a feminist into action. The cumulation of Natalie’s roles show contradicting character facades. When considering her various acting jobs we can arguably see her own personal character arc through the transition of the binary opposites she has portrayed, from a vulnerable youth in her earlier works to the strong and empowered leads she represents in more recent works. She is no longer the vulnerable daughter rather she is the leader of a fierce group of women.]]> 2020-02-24 14:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449452429 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449463684 'Black Swan brought Portman other things as well, most notably a pregnancy and engagement to the dancer Benjamin Millepied (amazingly, his real name), and although there’s nothing in these turns to startle a jaded Hollywood observer, they together change the stakes of Portman’s career.'  ]]> 2020-02-24 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449463684 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449476176 2020-02-24 14:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449476176 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449494353 2020-02-24 15:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449494353 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449515117 2020-02-24 15:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449515117 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449523347 2020-02-24 15:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449523347 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449527457 Portman's pose in the 2019 Vogue front cover is reminiscent of her Oscar-award winning role as the ballerina in Black Swan. The elegance many have seen in the character Nina is mimicked in this issue not only through her appearance but through the graphics. 'Poise' and 'polished' construct a conservative image. Connotations such as tasteful and dignified are extractable when perceiving Portman's star image.]]> 2020-02-24 15:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449527457 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449530457 2020-02-24 15:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/449530457 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450022847 Portman's consistent elegant lady image is highlighted by her role as brand ambassador for the prestigious Dior. Since 2010 her advertisements, posters, and social media posts, for Dior have reaffirmed her conservative aesthetic as the brand is famous for its vision of elegance and infinitively feminine designs. Her critically acclaimed films attract an audience of high-culture and upper to middle class identities. Portman's close connection to this demographic offers advertisers the perfect tool to appeal to their target market. ]]> 2020-02-25 12:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450022847 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450028560 2020-02-25 12:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450028560 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450034129 2020-02-25 12:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450034129 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450036918 2020-02-25 13:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450036918 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450039336 2020-02-25 13:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450039336 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450040132 2020-02-25 13:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450040132 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450048254 2020-02-25 13:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450048254 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450049821 2020-02-25 13:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450049821 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450050241 2020-02-25 13:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450050241 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450051553 2020-02-25 13:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450051553 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450052508 2020-02-25 13:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450052508 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450053716 2020-02-25 13:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450053716 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450055053 The due to be realised book reinforces her status as an independent woman. She has invented a narrative that aims to empower young girls by incorporating a diverse range of female characters. The read encourages girls to feel represented in literature and strive to achieve beyond their wildest dreams. She has combined both her activist and leadership skills with her position as a mother, to create a product that encompasses what she largely spends her time campaigning for (feminism and veganism). Sympathising with animals and women this product is symbolic of Portman's beliefs and stray away from the artificial persona surrounding her acting and fashion career. ]]> 2020-02-25 13:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450055053 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450060115 2020-02-25 13:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450060115 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450070359 2020-02-25 14:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450070359 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450080430 She regularly posts an image with #whatnatreads and gives commentary on her latest read.  ]]> 2020-02-25 14:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450080430 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450085123 2020-02-25 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450085123 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450089147 2020-02-25 14:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450089147 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450095822 Her coherent persona is made abundantly clear as she captioned this post 'the real me.' We get a candid true self image of her enjoying her food. She comes across as unapologetically normal, and highly relatable. ]]> 2020-02-25 14:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450095822 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450100822 This candid (so somewhat genuine) paparazzi video of Natalie with her family shows the happy set up. Her husband kisses a child's forehead and Natalie smiling and laughing carries her daughter in her arms. This showcases an idealised family unit, and emphasises Portman's family-based private life.]]> 2020-02-25 14:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450100822 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450113297 2020-02-25 14:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450113297 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450119104 2020-02-25 14:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450119104 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450149852 A sense of authenticity is evoked as she speaks about her narratives of struggle in relation to growing up, being a women in the public eye. This speech at the Women's March 2018 creates a sense of closeness and togetherness encouraging women to see her as a relatable celebrity or friend, rather than an A-list actress. ]]> 2020-02-25 15:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450149852 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450156168 2020-02-25 15:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450156168 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450162616 Her education and interest in science showcases her intelligence but also reflects the character she plays in Antihalation (2018). ]]> 2020-02-25 15:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450162616 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450676431 'You are very elegant both of you, you seem to like each other a lot ... he must enjoy the way you look at him.' - This comment suggests the fan has seen this image as a sincere declaration of love for her husband. The 'in the moment' picture capture has constructed a sense of authenticity. Furthermore the word elegant in reference to Portman reaffirms this common connotation.]]> 2020-02-26 12:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450676431 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450881548 'It’s definitely a relief to be out of the phase where you’re supposed to be adorable.' - Natalie Portman sums up her later film career as a more accurate depiction of her. Her movement from playing the charming daughter has resulted in her leading ex]]> 2020-02-26 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/450881548 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451337937 Portman is emblematic of culture industries such as film and fashion however this comedic sketch shows her fun loving public personality. Her laughter and silliness makes her appear real and ordinary. This highlights a real binary opposition in  her star image as she is presented as both artificial and authentic.]]> 2020-02-27 13:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451337937 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451373908 2020-02-27 14:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451373908 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451393696 Film was and arguably still is Natalie Portman's primary industry. Her early films were predominantly of the thriller genre, she was commonly the innocent, lonely, and generally complex daughter. She was repeatedly the little girl who needed to be babied, even as she passed her teen years she was still presented as juvenile. Her unrelatable characters meant her star image was hard to simplify. Portman was however chiefly defined by the men in the her films, often existing under their authority. This partly explains the focus on her personal relationships in her adult life, her star persona often centres around her relationship with men (her husband Benjamin). In addition her seductive behaviour in all these films can arguably explain her stance as a sex symbol and later work with top fashion house Dior. ]]> 2020-02-27 14:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451393696 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451395906 Fashion advertising is one of Portman's secondary media industries. Her star image is exchanged in its most marketable form, selling her as a commodity. Her sexualisation and compliance with traditionally femininity makes her commodification easy. She appears flawless particularly in fashion promotion. Her image and presence particularly in these contexts function as a spectacle, she fits popular culture's ideology of womanhood. She's petite, elegant, white, and desirable. Often supporting an outfit described as simplistic and conservative but still sexy. Much media frames her perfection as something that women should aspire towards.]]> 2020-02-27 14:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451395906 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451399536 Speculation, gossip, interviews, and social media, have a tendency to focus upon Portman's personal sphere. Whether it be from Natalie herself or footage from the paparazzi she is frequently portrayed as this perfect maternal figure. Her nuclear family unit is one that satisfies the idealised family set up. Showing Natalie in the context of her offscreen and unofficial life often portrays her as focused on her nuclear family set up and romance with her male counterpart. Healthy, happy, heterosexual, white, therefore conforming to societal norms. Her thriving marriage and family of four presents the public with this postfeminist example of the perfect woman. Successful in her career and predominantly family orientated. This image is contradictory in some respect to her feminist and independent woman persona, she is interpreted as significant due to her position as a wife and mother not a individual woman.]]> 2020-02-27 14:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451399536 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451403036 The image and associations from the 'Natalie Portman' that we see particularly in film and advertisements juxtaposes Natalie Portman, the authentic persona these multimedia examples present. The qualities she embodies are that of an average human being not someone who has been exposed to the lime light since her childhood. Her overall star image is somewhat paradoxical as her elegance and presence as a fashion icon is crushed by this commonness, outlining the tension between the competing spheres. These constructions give an insight into Portman's personality more so then her imageability.]]> 2020-02-27 14:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451403036 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451421577 Portman over the last 10 years shifted from the indie film industry into higher budget Hollywood blockbusters. It would be reasonable to suggest her status as a quality actress solidified within this time period. A variation of character types became more pronounced in her later film work and therefore a more flexible use of her star image emerged. Her unstable star image is suggestive of her change or more open attitude to presenting her authentic identity. In other words her film character evolution is self reflexive, as her image over time has conjured up more meaning so people have learnt more about the real Natalie, therefore her connotations have adapted. Its as if Portman has worked to destabilase the childhood connotations she gained in her earlier work as the more current films present her as a authoritative, powerful, and intelligent.]]> 2020-02-27 15:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451421577 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451541498 2020-02-27 17:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451541498 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451897967 This gossip has only strengthened Portman's status and relationship with her fans. The age old idiom that no publicity is bad publicity runs true as she reinforced her image as a respectable and empowered woman by standing against the claims made by Moby. The article presents her as far removed from the dated concept of what a woman should be. The construction of the text seems to side with Portman as it shows intimate photos of her and her husband portraying her happy marriage, inferring she is above this rumour.]]> 2020-02-28 11:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451897967 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451905645 'Are you going to amend the book and state Natalie’s actual age or is that lie still ok?' - Comment from one of Portman's fans on Moby's Instagram page.]]> 2020-02-28 11:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451905645 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451914828 Embodying unconventional femininity Portman presents herself as an intellectual. She extends expectations by identifying herself as a book worm, she frequently mentions that she studied at a prestigious university. Perhaps in an attempt to dissolve artificial connotations she has become attached to through her work in film and fashion. ]]> 2020-02-28 12:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451914828 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451916182 Portman is part of the feminist revolution, shining light on gender inequality particularly in her industry. She has been quick to call out Hollywood, namely through her custom Dior outfit at the 2020 Oscars. She honoured the female directors who weren't recognised for their talent by embroidering their names on her cape. She employed her identity as a fashion figure and matched it with a powerful message. This meant that her outfit choice gathered much awareness surrounding the underrepresentation of women in award season. Her social media is an outlet for activism, for example she posts on a weekly basis about the latest updates on the TimesUp movement. Persuading people to respond and join as collective identity rather than polarizing people Portman proves her rebellious image. Working against the system of patriarchy she utilises her platform to coax a revolution. Her numerous speeches contradict the connotations of innocence and vulnerability gained in her younger years. Her rebel social type is undeniable as she has proved time and time again, she is a feminist. ]]> 2020-02-28 12:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451916182 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451998541 Portman's talent is recognised on an international scale. Videos of her numerous acceptance speeches at Oscars, Golden Globes, and the BAFTA's are constantly circulating on social media platforms. Winning best actress at the Oscars for her role in Black Swan particularly reinforces her gift. Her ability to play a range of different personalities is praised in distinguished magazines such as Vanity Fair. Furthermore her online lessons also known as 'Masterclass' is a series that has been created thanks to her success and familiarity as a quality actress. ]]> 2020-02-28 14:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/451998541 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452006969 'She admitted that she is ‘constantly fighting’ against being valued for her looks.' - Portman admits to feeling the gaze of others and realises the meaning of her star image. The connotations of femininity and sex appeal. She exclaims wanting to challenge her own stereotype, to escape it whether that be through expressing her intelligence or goofiness to her fans. 

]]> 2020-02-28 15:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452006969 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452039020 2020-02-28 15:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452039020 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452040167 2020-02-28 15:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452040167 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564012 A feeling of genuineness is translated in Natalie's Instagram video. She is at home, her hair is lose, she is in jeans, and a lose top. The construction of this video is more than making veganism applicable to anyone. It ingrains a sense of comfort and normality. Portman's authentic personal voice explains how to make her plant-based dish. Braking the fourth wall by smiling and looking directly into the lens she makes the individual watching feel present with her (creating a connection between her and the audience). The video presents Portman as very down-to-earth whilst obeying female stereotypes. Seeing her domesticity within her private sphere fits common associations of femininity. She is a female in the kitchen, the traditionalist norm associated with this makes it easy to accept and enjoy this star image.]]> 2020-03-01 13:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564012 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564556 As Portman has aged her star connotations have too, media stories have recently been interested in her political and social activism. She optimises her time to discuss environmental issues at award shows for instance. Openly discussing why she is a vegan, and informing people that she has not eaten meat since the age of nine. Her connection with good health, veganism, and environmentalism, has become more powerful to an extent than her career as an actress. Portman's way of life and argument is frequently sold to people through a artificial belief that they look like her if they follow her lifestyle. Her slim figure and youthful skin is constructed to be thanks to her diet. She claims that her position as a vegan activist derived from reading a book that she has now produced and narrated. Thus Portman's image as the 'good girl' is apparent as her activism is in aid of being kinder to people, animals, and the environment. ]]> 2020-03-01 13:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564556 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564688 'Only after I became active in women's issues. Dairy and eggs don't just come from cows and chickens, they come from female cows and female chickens. We're exploiting female bodies and abusing the magic of female animals to create eggs and milk.' ]]> 2020-03-01 13:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452564688 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452567171 'It is not hard to infer a connection between Natalie Portman being vegan, and also very healthy.']]> 2020-03-01 13:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452567171 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452577669 2020-03-01 14:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/452577669 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/453548854 2020-03-03 11:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/453548854 alessia_sutherberry https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/460543768 Feminist T-shirt, also worn at the Women's March 2018. Graphics say: 'We should all be feminists.' ]]> 2020-03-14 11:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alessia_sutherberry/13geywaqrycs/wish/460543768