Natalie Portman Star Wars: From Padmé Amidala to Galactic Heroine

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Natalie Portman played the character Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

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Her performance as Padmé Amidala is considered iconic by fans of the franchise.

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Padmé Amidala is a prominent character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and plays a key role in the story.

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Over the course of the trilogy, Padmé evolves from a young queen to a senator and ultimately a key figure in the fight against the evil Empire.

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Natalie Portman's portrayal of Padmé Amidala helped to establish her as a talented and versatile actress and cemented her place in Star Wars lore.

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