Natalie Portman

“I'm a Gemini, so I change my mind every day.”

“I think it's a great thing to be a part of a community and to feel like you're contributing to something.”

“I'm very much a girl that likes to have options.”

“I would rather be smart than a movie star.”

“My dad's a doctor. We used to watch 'ER' and I'd be like, 'I know what's going on!'”

“Cute is when a person's personality shines through their looks.”

“My definition of a modern woman is a woman who is in control of her own life.”

“I'm going to college. I don't care if it ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star.”

“I think that when you are in a room with people who are smarter than you, it's a good thing.”

“What I find really interesting is to try and mix it up, to push myself and try different things.”

“You can never be the best in your field if you're not passionate about it.”

“I think that the best thing that you can do for yourself is to be yourself.”

“I am a vegan and I am very strict about it.”

“I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.”

“The good thing about being an actress is that it's very children-friendly. I can work for three months and then I can have six months off.”

“I'm a big believer in the power of kindness.”

“I don't think that you can be a good actor without being a good person.”

“It’s a cliché, but it’s true: you can’t have a career without a fan base.”

“I love that I'm a woman. I love that I'm a mother. I love that I'm an artist.”

“I think that it's important to be a little bit of a rebel.”