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  • The 13-year old actress talks about his first big movie role.
    (From "Late Show," air date: 11/28/94)
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Комментарии • 611

  • @tny8657
    @tny8657 Год назад +604

    She is such a confident, graceful and witty talker. When I was 13, I was balancing the switch between on and off.

    • @lostsoul4317
      @lostsoul4317 Год назад +11

      And daydreaming 😂

    • @skipwin9895
      @skipwin9895 Год назад +2

      hahahahaha

    • @Whoyouwishyouwere
      @Whoyouwishyouwere 10 месяцев назад +2

      I still do that

    • @taccamine8312
      @taccamine8312 9 месяцев назад +4

      I was too busy stealing chocolate and could hardly utter "uh" with the braces

    • @courtney5796
      @courtney5796 4 месяца назад +1

      At 13 i had a finger up my nose and didn't even know where the other figer was. Underrated movie. First time seeing here AND the French guy.

  • @mjp96
    @mjp96 Год назад +163

    "I won't, Dave!!" with a pointing finger. That was SO awesome!

  • @deanronson6331
    @deanronson6331 Год назад +1165

    Even at that age, Natalie was a vision of loveliness, was obviously very intelligent, and had a great personality.

    • @natalieportmanfan1817
      @natalieportmanfan1817 Год назад +4

      😍❤️😍

    • @davidkellymitchell4747
      @davidkellymitchell4747 Год назад +13

      It's always evident when they are young that they are special. I'm talking about those with natural talent. Not talking about a business person that goes from pauper to billionaire in one year. That's more of a case of being there with the money at the right time.

    • @deanronson6331
      @deanronson6331 Год назад +9

      @@davidkellymitchell4747 Not necessarily. Some kids are late bloomers, and others fade out in their young adult years.

    • @malcolmdrake6137
      @malcolmdrake6137 Год назад +2

      I'm sure you don't bother with worrying about the age of girls...especially when they're underage.

    • @deanronson6331
      @deanronson6331 Год назад +8

      @@malcolmdrake6137 I currently stand at almost 500 thumbs-up on my initial comment, and other users expressed similar opinions. That means you're the only dmbf. with a dirty mind. A wise man had your number when he said that the difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its limits.

  • @SCharlesDennicon
    @SCharlesDennicon Год назад +492

    Jeez, she was SO adorable. and lively. And SO charismatic already. That killer laugh. You could tell she was going places.

  • @himonsonowal3269
    @himonsonowal3269 Год назад +938

    "Dont let this acting interfere with your grades" she literally took it seriously, she went to Harvard

    • @honesty_-no9he
      @honesty_-no9he Год назад +14

      Where she did not do anything of any substance whatsoever. She got an easy ride at Harvard.

    • @kalmia01
      @kalmia01 Год назад +29

      ​@@honesty_-no9hewere you a collegue to know that?😊 ..anyways she' s a top professional actress, went to Harvard certainly not to pursue a career in that field also, but to pursue other interests than acting, enhance her cultural baggage and grow as a human....have u achieved that already?:))

    • @ErraticFaith
      @ErraticFaith Год назад +12

      Unfortunately, if you do take a class with her at any point - you'll realize she's extremely selfish and disinterested in others. Many actors are present and and act well in pre-planned scenarios. Thats par for the course and meant to uphold an image. The first time I encountered this sort of thing was with John Barrowman. Relatively nobody compared to Portman; yet at conventions and other appearances the guy was an A grade **** to people. He blanked a mother and child, the latter who wanted to just say hello being a huge Dr Who / Associated, fan. He only bothers - with those who pay.
      By the time I caught up with Portman I was somewhat older and more travelled. You have the intention of giving them a wide birth. Because you figure they just want to be treated as ordinary and not fussed over when they are living a normal day. It could be our lack of grovelling. It could be that she actually expected a big fuss to be made. Or maybe she was just having a bad 6 months. Either way - it remains, never meet your idols, heroes or whatever else -- with preconceived expectations. You'll be disappointed. I don't think Natalie is in any way a bad actress at times. Which itself is sometimes brought into question. But a nice person? Only when she can be bothered. And I expect like John, thats dependent on the pay check.

    • @Hevva67
      @Hevva67 Год назад +14

      @@ErraticFaith what rubbish.

    • @Jon_from_LI
      @Jon_from_LI Год назад +2

      @@honesty_-no9he Unlike the thousands of professional athletes, mostly in the NFL, that like to brag about which colleges they've attended to as a result of their hard work and commitment in academics, right?

  • @hankaan7542
    @hankaan7542 Год назад +563

    People born with their character already printed in their genes. This is perfect example. Confidence she has at 13 , amazing.

    • @malcolmdrake6137
      @malcolmdrake6137 Год назад +3

      Wow...it's difficult to decide who has the most pervy comment, but, don't worry, you're definitely in the running. 😂😂

    • @hankaan7542
      @hankaan7542 Год назад +18

      @@malcolmdrake6137 you need to read more often. You’ve got a problem understanding the point I’m making. I felt sickened by your comment.

    • @adin8002
      @adin8002 Год назад +2

      When Jewish genes hits.. Bornt with Jewish genes simply as won the lottery ticket becoming powerful

    • @hankb7725
      @hankb7725 Год назад +2

      nope not genes. its called parenting. any kid can be like this and more with proper parenting

    • @adin8002
      @adin8002 Год назад +6

      @@hankb7725 Luck, enviroment, parenting, education, ethnic cultures and genes like many variables not everything is always guaranteed

  • @jawbrace
    @jawbrace Год назад +1250

    She's so adorable. Who knew that many years later she would have a relationship with a dark lord of the sith.

  • @TheGlendrum
    @TheGlendrum Год назад +46

    "And look where you are " The best!

  • @stevedrake4564
    @stevedrake4564 Год назад +101

    There's nobody like her. She's beautiful, personable & very intelligent!

    • @MasmydaMusy
      @MasmydaMusy Год назад +1

      An intelligent person doesn't wear a corona face mask.

  • @tny8657
    @tny8657 Год назад +155

    I can't take my eyes off her. She is so charismatic, vibrant and intelligent.

    • @Shenmue06
      @Shenmue06 Год назад +11

      That's why she became a child star. Most kid's can't remember lines or be confident in front of a camera.

  • @aliakbarnazari7113
    @aliakbarnazari7113 Год назад +46

    The way she talks and the way she uses humor really got me

  • @galkanftw
    @galkanftw 18 дней назад +5

    Wow her personality is off the charts this is the first time I laughed several times watching a Letterman show in MANY years and I used to watch every night geesh I go back to Carson.
    So yeah the two of them here put a smile on my face good stuff.

  • @Freeden
    @Freeden Год назад +261

    She must have really taken Dave's advice about grades seriously, becoming a Harvard grad. I remember seeing her in Beautiful Girls, which was a few years after this and she was great in that as well. A pretty underrated little movie.

    • @rbjax2001
      @rbjax2001 Год назад +1

      Loved that movie as well.

    • @wekern5
      @wekern5 Год назад +4

      I remember saying to myself after watching BG, if this girl stays in acting she’s a cinch to win an Oscar. I loved her scenes with Timothy Hutton, which seemed so innocent at the time. Years later I read she pretty much regretted doing that role. But she really killed it.

    • @mjp96
      @mjp96 Год назад +2

      I lived in Cambridge and saw her a few times when she went to Harvard. Seemed nice and friendly, and happy, like a college kid should be.

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 Год назад +2

      Don't mean this as a dis, but she didn't need some talk show host's advice to be the woman she became.

  • @tilitila88
    @tilitila88 Год назад +146

    ALWAYS an adorable person. What an amazing woman!

  • @williamknell864
    @williamknell864 Год назад +265

    Great movie. Pretty intense first role for a kid.
    Actually, she's a great talk show guest for a kid too.

    • @ShakmaGeebes
      @ShakmaGeebes Год назад +4

      💯 This kid vs. that character 🤯

  • @Fordham1969
    @Fordham1969 Год назад +103

    One thing that always stuck out about these early interviews with Natalie Portman when compared to some other child actor interviews such as recently posted Moon Zappa and Claire Danes, while all three share an intelligence and confidence, Portman seems happy to come across as the kid she still is here while the other two (and teenage actors in general) seem to prefer to be seen as possessing a more adult like sophistication.

    • @myaccount227
      @myaccount227 Год назад +1

      She is definitely beautiful inside as well as outside. She is also vegan for the animals.

    • @Mrcandles312
      @Mrcandles312 Год назад +1

      Well said

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Год назад

      Thanks for sharing

    • @SceneComparisons
      @SceneComparisons Год назад +5

      just like Elle Fanning seems like a normal teenager but Millie Bobby Brown acts like an old lady

    • @Phobero
      @Phobero Год назад

      @@myaccount227 What a shame - I thought she was normal ☹

  • @ElonsDiamondMine
    @ElonsDiamondMine Год назад +78

    What a sharp little rascal even then! The ending killed me
    *finger guns* I WON'T DAVE!!!

    • @mjp96
      @mjp96 Год назад +6

      That was perfect. Even the audience was shocked, in a good way!!

  • @gilpinsteven
    @gilpinsteven Год назад +53

    This interview=PURE GOLD

  • @willrothfuss8470
    @willrothfuss8470 11 месяцев назад +13

    Great interview by Dave. He makes it look so easy. And Natalie! Maybe the most beautiful smile in film history.

  • @lornetka8973
    @lornetka8973 Год назад +62

    I cal listen to her all day. her laugh is contagious.

  • @K-aR-Oh
    @K-aR-Oh Год назад +52

    Her giggles are life

  • @rex-racer
    @rex-racer Год назад +108

    So much stuff we waste our time watching, then there are a few clips like this one. What a thoroughly enjoyable 6 minutes and eighteen seconds. Great guest mixed with a great host.

  • @pdavidndang9780
    @pdavidndang9780 Год назад +7

    Wow that was so adorable - the pure and genuine laughter is so relieving.

  • @akash3464
    @akash3464 23 дня назад +5

    "Look where you are" 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 from a 13 year old kid

  • @eyedocnikhil
    @eyedocnikhil 5 месяцев назад +6

    2:07 her giggle is so adorable 😊

  • @altafahmed5234
    @altafahmed5234 Год назад +25

    Those eye rolls and giggles 🤭
    Natalie was destined for something big!!!

  • @dski2e
    @dski2e Год назад +109

    Just another example of an awesome human being.

  • @skinnydee1886
    @skinnydee1886 Год назад +23

    Natalie is such an adorable sweetheart and so innocent! She's now a woman and still has that cute winning smile and hearty laughter; I just love her!

  • @foxofyourdreams
    @foxofyourdreams 6 месяцев назад +7

    She's a delight and her laughs are heaven on Earth :)

  • @junoonesufi
    @junoonesufi Год назад +4

    The amount of maturity,positivity and energy that Natalie had at this tender age is really astounding . She knew she is going to rule the Hollywood

  • @arkapravorajkonwar8020
    @arkapravorajkonwar8020 Год назад +68

    she was so energetic !
    Plus the social intelligence damn.

  • @iameam
    @iameam Год назад +39

    Ridiculously charming and bright... star in the making!

  • @hobodivine5776
    @hobodivine5776 Год назад +24

    Haha, what a ball of energy! That's a pretty funny, falling asleep in France during the premiere. I saw this movie 5 times already, give me something fun to do like Math!

  • @svendan1606
    @svendan1606 Год назад +21

    We loved her then and haven't stopped since!!! ❤

  • @alainvincent1309
    @alainvincent1309 Год назад +69

    Her Smile
    Always Makes
    Me Smile

  • @rikkianju
    @rikkianju Год назад +6

    I am so glad i got to watch this, breath of fresh air she is.

  • @aanand_babu
    @aanand_babu Год назад +10

    That confidence!
    That adorable laugh!
    She was just too cool for that age😮❤

  • @blake.henderson
    @blake.henderson Год назад +74

    haha shes so extremely confident, cheeky, and carefree. what an amazing human, born in the holy land.

  • @yuvikarajput5969
    @yuvikarajput5969 9 месяцев назад +2

    I just love the way she laughs, the way she talks, I just love the way she is. Witty indeed she is, I would say, but that's the best part about her. Definitely lovely she is

  • @Cinetyk
    @Cinetyk Год назад +1

    It's so cool to find these kind of interviews DOZENS OF YEARS after you've seen the movies and realize the actors are wonderful people and probably that's a huge part in why the movies were so great to begin with. Cool stuff, thanks!

  • @br2266
    @br2266 19 дней назад +5

    They both have such a derpy laugh

  • @admiralyisoonshin4995
    @admiralyisoonshin4995 7 месяцев назад +8

    She was very smart and adorable. Self expression was awesome.

  • @babybro70
    @babybro70 Год назад +13

    She's so cute! I love seeing what people, celebrities & otherwise were like as kids.

  • @HULK-HOGAN1
    @HULK-HOGAN1 Год назад +17

    1994. Back when schools had chalk, dusters and blackboards. The Internet was in its infancy and 95% of the populous hadn't even heard of it. People phoned their friend's family landline and spoke with their parents first. They played outside. Pokemon season 1 wouldn't release for another 3 years. Nokia brick phones dominated the world and they weren't colour screens. The world watched movies on VHS cassettes as DVD's only started selling that year. Eminem was merely a few years from being discovered by Dre and transforming the music industry forever. The Lion King released and remained the best selling animated movie for an entire decade. The sitcom Friends released and Tamagotchis and the Backstreet Boys were around the corner. Tony Hawk dominated the skateboarding scene. Pierce Brosnan would embody 007 the following year. Social media didn't exist and celebrities were very mysterious. Things were simpler.

  • @DarthChef
    @DarthChef Год назад +20

    The interview that I really like watching is when she came on the show just after turning 18 (I think) and Dave asked if she had anything to drink for her party. Her response was perfect.

  • @ratan.o.o.
    @ratan.o.o. Месяц назад +2

    1:47 her smile 🤍

  • @Bekw148
    @Bekw148 Год назад +18

    TBH, I'm surprised that Natalie has been holding the highest level of acting since early childhood, and she never had the star disease like many other star kids

  • @ehaber197
    @ehaber197 Год назад +31

    She is so adorable, and SO expressive!

  • @VerissimusAurelius
    @VerissimusAurelius 7 дней назад +2

    ❤adorable and so SMART ❤️

  • @mitulvasa
    @mitulvasa Год назад +5

    Her laugh is contagious... Incredible

  • @hansiesma16
    @hansiesma16 Год назад +5

    When I watched Leon it was blatantly obvious that she would grow into a great beauty and a wonderful actress. And so she did.

  • @PradhumnShandilya
    @PradhumnShandilya Год назад +14

    She is the prettiest kid i have ever seen.

  • @keefriff99
    @keefriff99 Год назад +98

    Wow, I don’t think I could have strung two coherent sentences together at that age. She was very poised and quite funny…pretty obvious she had “it” in retrospect.

  • @ronch550
    @ronch550 Год назад +6

    Wow what a wonderful and endearing personality she's got. So bubbly, cheerful and witty.

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Год назад +41

    What a cool kid. And she's still pretty cool.

  • @adityapatel8701
    @adityapatel8701 Год назад +7

    Wonderful movie Leon. Excellent work by Natalie. 😊

  • @kasperjoonatan6014
    @kasperjoonatan6014 6 дней назад +1

    This is so amazing, Léon s one of the greatest films, and Natalie is so fine, and Letterman behaving so decently :)

  • @RobertP-kk5ou
    @RobertP-kk5ou 3 месяца назад +1

    What an incredible young soul. Perfect combo with Letterman

  • @stevolopez
    @stevolopez Год назад +5

    Probably one of Dave's best interviews!

    • @Averageskill
      @Averageskill 11 месяцев назад

      For sure...I bet Dave watches this once in a while and says the same thing. I miss Letterman on Late Night.

  • @massapower
    @massapower Год назад +15

    That's 1 damn smart girl !😁👍🏻
    And of course she was amazing in "LE PROFFESIONAL" 😎👊

  • @suzannezoubeck5216
    @suzannezoubeck5216 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a great interview. The girl rocked. ❤☮🌎

  • @zro_dfects
    @zro_dfects 7 месяцев назад +2

    I bet she got the part over everyone because she is not shy, she quite lively, always quick with her answers, and speaks politely, and her head is screwed on about her studies.

  • @tmackn6592
    @tmackn6592 Год назад +1

    She's such a high quality human being! Her parents are extremely blessed to have her as their daughter, I'm sure

  • @nereitaammc_99
    @nereitaammc_99 Год назад +4

    Her sence of humor is so good

  • @JaylenPotts-zs2qw
    @JaylenPotts-zs2qw 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just love Natalie Portman

  • @michaelvaladez6570
    @michaelvaladez6570 Год назад +6

    She's adorable at this age and very poised and mature..cute.

  • @polsta4214
    @polsta4214 Год назад +2

    The way they are both laughing 😂🥲🥰

  • @lcb1250
    @lcb1250 Год назад +2

    I was absolutely obsessed with her back then!

  • @mythoughts10
    @mythoughts10 8 месяцев назад +3

    She is adorable, intelligent,savages and she is so pretty active.i love her laughing

  • @FictionExecutive
    @FictionExecutive Год назад +12

    What a wonderful kid! I think she has a very bright future and I can imagine her winning an Oscar too.

  • @vic5015
    @vic5015 Год назад +65

    She's now 41 and has 2 kids. Damn, I feel old.

    • @Tyler-zo6sm
      @Tyler-zo6sm Год назад +1

      Same I'm 43 with 5 kids I was 14 when this interview happened

    • @Investment10x
      @Investment10x 11 дней назад

      Time flies that fast

  • @gezzaf6912
    @gezzaf6912 Год назад +7

    Shes not intimidated at all on this show she is so confident

  • @Rockingoodman
    @Rockingoodman Год назад +3

    I saw this show and one she was real star material right there.
    We ran as fast as we could to the theater

  • @libraaa6547
    @libraaa6547 Год назад +1

    The most adorable interview I've watched

  • @jackstone4327
    @jackstone4327 Год назад +5

    will never get tired watching her interviews lol

    • @rameshsingh2480
      @rameshsingh2480 28 дней назад

      Outstanding interview .love her straight reply and laugh .very brilliant Naralie portman

  • @te4186
    @te4186 Год назад +5

    Wow.... A beautiful and smart soul just radiates.... Age is just a number. Love the measured cheeky attitude ....

  • @davidoverton4030
    @davidoverton4030 Год назад +2

    Confident, feisty, funny, entertaining, pretty, intelligent, talented, mature, natural.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 28 дней назад +1

    Amazing, 13 going on 30

    • @garyjones2561
      @garyjones2561 8 дней назад

      Now I'm imagining her in that role

  • @JesseOwens-yq9ji
    @JesseOwens-yq9ji Месяц назад

    That time her heart was so pure ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤well done

  • @liberty9348
    @liberty9348 11 месяцев назад +3

    She is incredibly sharp at 13. We're close to the same age... I think it'd be really something to know her in person.

  • @BrandonWS324
    @BrandonWS324 2 месяца назад +1

    Yeah this is a perfect example of being born with insane charisma, just natural talent out the womb.

  • @racinette
    @racinette Год назад +1

    “at 13 i still had training wheels”
    “AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHÆÜHŒ

  • @MartiniBlankontherest
    @MartiniBlankontherest Год назад +109

    Can you imagine being 13 and skipping school to go on late night talk shows? 😐

  • @cutebird23
    @cutebird23 2 месяца назад

    She's so full of happiness on her face 😀😀

  • @KungEMuller
    @KungEMuller Год назад +43

    Wow! Natalie Portman really came a long way, and David Letterman really helped her grow as an actress.

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Год назад +8

      he didn't help her as an actress.

    • @KungEMuller
      @KungEMuller Год назад +1

      @@morbidmanmusic Well, this was her big break.

    • @commanderkeen3787
      @commanderkeen3787 Год назад +4

      He helped her grow as an actress? Huh?

    • @KungEMuller
      @KungEMuller Год назад +7

      @@commanderkeen3787 Well, he helped her get some exposure on camera, and everyone watched Dave's show back in the day before Jay dominated in the ratings.

    • @KungEMuller
      @KungEMuller Год назад +2

      @@horacesheffield7367 You're right, but Dave was the first late night guy she talked to.

  • @stephenberson7236
    @stephenberson7236 Год назад +1

    I cant stop watching this video. She is very charismatic, funny and has an infectious laugh. I also enjoyed the Professional. She is a perfect guest for these talk shows. Some sit there with no expression, nothing interesting to say and are DULL.

  • @sadepennbrook
    @sadepennbrook 11 месяцев назад

    “I won’t Dave!!” 😂

  • @idrinkgoatblood
    @idrinkgoatblood Месяц назад

    Sooo wholesome and genuine😂

  • @viniciuscinema
    @viniciuscinema 5 дней назад

    She is charming! A unique actress, confident from the beginning. She will forever be Padme Amidala who marked my childhood. ❤💥

  • @ShahbodGame
    @ShahbodGame Месяц назад

    ‏‪2:07‬‏ just her little laugh and glances

  • @Mike-q2d6z
    @Mike-q2d6z 9 дней назад +1

    Brilliant person 💎

  • @crazycat8934
    @crazycat8934 Год назад +9

    That Letterman laugh😂

  • @Jane-uj3lk
    @Jane-uj3lk Год назад +4

    Shes a very typical only child of educated parents ...very bold and confident and comfortable being herself and grown up for her age too

  • @ticherteaching7517
    @ticherteaching7517 Год назад +7

    cutting out to be in the show of the GOAT of late night....later graduating from Harvard. I guess Dave's advice came it on handy

  • @marioh5172
    @marioh5172 8 месяцев назад +1

    So smart - what a joy to watch.

  • @kentexican5844
    @kentexican5844 Год назад +11

    'Not accustomed to seeing youngins handle their business like that. She's probably gonna be a big star some day.

    • @garyjones2561
      @garyjones2561 Год назад +2

      Like she did her business when she went for the audition? 🤣

  • @sarahl9398
    @sarahl9398 Год назад +1

    I've always admired Natalie in terms of celebrity. Loved her work in Black Swan, Closer, and I say this with reservation, Leon. She is esp precocious in this interview - her charisma and sass is already prominent!!

  • @Likewhoa300
    @Likewhoa300 10 месяцев назад +1

    there are some kids that are born entertainers and artists. She’s so undeniably charming. And so intelligent; it’s not often that this lasts into adulthood but it clearly did for her.

  • @johnabney3530
    @johnabney3530 10 месяцев назад

    There were some tremendous child actors at the time like Jodie Foster and Anna Paquin, both academy award winners, but now I think Natalie was the best of them with her range of acting for someone so young. 👏🥂

  • @Kupacolypse
    @Kupacolypse Год назад

    That maniacal laugh at the beginning when he laughs at his own dumb training wheel joke, was actually pretty funny.