How Your Favorite Supermodels Got Their Start

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman was first discovered eating a slice of pizza. She was just doing normal 11-year-old things when a Revlon representative saw her eating dinner. She said she had no interest in the modeling offer but was intrigued by acting. She auditioned for the part in Léon: The Professional. She was rejected for being too young, but eventually found her way into the role anyway...

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