Natalie Portman Rejects Method Acting as a 'Luxury Women Can't Afford'

The Oscar-winning actress maintains a clear separation between her personal life and her characters, despite intense role preparation.

Natalie Portman, in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, stated that she has never used Method acting in her career, describing it as a 'luxury that women can't afford'.
Portman explained that the immersive acting technique, often associated with male actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Jared Leto, would not align with her role as a mother.
Despite her intense preparation for roles, such as training as a ballet dancer for 'Black Swan', Portman maintains a clear separation between her personal life and her characters.
Her comments follow recent discussions around Method acting, with some actors praising the technique for its immersive nature, while others criticize it as 'pretentious' and potentially disruptive on set.
Portman's latest role is in Todd Haynes' 'May December', where she plays an actress studying a controversial woman's life for a film role, but she clarifies that she did not use Method acting for this role.