Natalie Portman Admits
'Star Wars' Backlash Was Tough The actress became a household
name after starring as Padme Amidala
in the 'Star Wars' prequels. But her work was heavily criticized
by many Star Wars fans. It was tough for Portman to take. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire' The 'Black Swan' star was
a teen when the first of the prequel
trilogy movies came out in 1999. Her young age made it difficult for her to "understand" the backlash. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire' However, Portman noted that
some fans have "re-evaluated'
their initial reaction to the films. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire'