Natalie Portman, Best Actress Oscar Winner, Talks Motherhood

Natalie Portman took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in "Black Swan," but as she said during her acceptance speech, "her most important role" is soon to come.

She'll soon be starring as Mommy.

Portman talked about her impending motherhood in the press room after her Oscar win, with the subject taking up more time than even her acting and award win.

While the baby went up with her to accept the award, she's not quite sure how it felt about the whole thing. Makes sense. But there were moments in the show that got her little one's feet moving.

"I couldn't tell you. I don't really remember anything that happened just now," Portman said (via PopSugar). "But the baby was definitely kicking a lot during the song portion of the show. Little dancer."

After winning the award for playing a ballerina, it's quite fitting.

While pregnancy can be difficult, Portman actually said the growing bump has been a blessing during a hectic awards season.

"With my child, I think I will just thank them. It's sort of been a protection. It feels like a protection against all the hoopla and the part that keeps you centered where your meaning is and what is actually important in the midst of shiny stuff that's superficial."

And as for whether she'll name the child Oscar, after the big win?

"I think that's probably, definitely, out of the question."

For more, click over to PopSugar and The Hollywood Reporter.

Comments

[biegela]

04:09 PM on 03/04/2011

After seeing her performance in "Black Swan" Ms. Portman, in particular can afford to have complete control over her own mind and body--certainly not the arena of some aggrandizing politician. Wish these self-important souls would stick to resolving the deficit while rejuvenating state and national economies and infrastructure. Keep Natalie's infrastructure out of his area of interest.

[JerseysFinest]

11:45 PM on 02/28/2011

She is beautiful...but honestly there is like 2 new articles on here everyday about her pregnancy...we get it...shes pregnant

[HopeR]

10:15 PM on 02/28/2011

She is a very sweet girl. I wish her well.

[Kisha Green]

02:59 PM on 02/28/2011

Boy is she going to have a great story to tell that kid someday!

[straitback]

01:32 PM on 02/28/2011

Womens liberation.
Pregnant, with no husband.
Nice society you have created.
Me? No thanks.

[DandaPanda]

01:56 PM on 02/28/2011

grow up

[Alta Pasha]

02:07 PM on 02/28/2011

Mind your own business and get a life! Who are you to judge!

[lisakaz2]

01:28 PM on 02/28/2011

I thought she looked great. Those high heels scare me but I thought the dress was a beautiful color and looked lovely on her. Who are these h8ers?

[DandaPanda]

01:57 PM on 02/28/2011

when i was knocked up i wore these silly marika knack dresses and HUGE high heels..i have no idea why i thought that was a good idea but i did it and guess what..my daughter ( now 14 and 5'10") LOVES to wear big high heels...I wonder if it is something i did?

[LMPE]

12:43 PM on 02/28/2011

I wonder how many actresses have been pregnant while accepting an Oscar - or even attending the ceremony.

[TricksR4Kids]

12:40 PM on 02/28/2011

She snubbed the costume designer. Claiming it was Rodarte. When Rodarte only made a few looks.

[sealab2020]

01:21 PM on 02/28/2011

Indeed, and Rodarte snubbed the small company, "PrimadonnaTutus" that actually made the tutus for the movie that were then embellished a bit by Mulleavy sisters. Sigh. That's Showbiz!

[fantomette]

02:30 PM on 02/28/2011

the makeup and costumes were awfully similar to the ones in the movie "the red shoes"

[Catalina Talero Bejarano]

12:37 PM on 02/28/2011

"I don´t care if college ruins my career. I´d rather be smart than a movie star." -Natalie Portman, 2003. So great to watch her be both!

[KJLSanDiego]

12:25 PM on 02/28/2011

I am really starting to like her.
She seems really cool, and she is so pretty.
It was good to see her fiance smiling for a change last night!

[RumiSouth]

12:23 PM on 02/28/2011

For a second I thought, "that CAN'T be Natalie Portman, she has breasts." LOL

[panasonic52]

12:39 PM on 02/28/2011

haha yeah the pregnancy has definitely made them grow quite a bit!

[jcarterla]

11:56 AM on 02/28/2011

Let's hope this one doesn't turn to the dark side.

[GeoToronto]

11:48 AM on 02/28/2011

She's a great actress.
I love the Zack Galafinakis interview with Portman on "Between 2 Ferns"
"You shaved your head for V for Vendetta, did you shave your V for Vag_na?"

[BcemXAHA]

11:46 AM on 02/28/2011

Natalie is such a great actress! Such a talented young lady. I expect her to be just as wonderful just as great mother!

[imonlyhereforthelaughs]

11:34 AM on 02/28/2011

"...but as she said during her acceptance speech, "her most important role" is soon to come.

She'll soon be starring as Pregnant Hollywood elite shopping for a team of nannies so all of that "mommy" stuff doesn't get in the way of her A) career, and b) hunt for the next Hollywood relationship."