Why did Natalie Portman leave Marvel?

Put simply, Portman left Marvel movies to focus on her new baby son and budding family, and because of a change in director for her then upcoming Marvel project, Thor 2
Thor 2
Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Thor (2011) and the eighth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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. Natalie Portman debuted as astrophysicist Jane Foster, opposite Chris Hemsworth as the god of thunder, in 2011's Thor.
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Why did Marvel get rid of Natalie Portman?

Due to creative differences, Jenkins was fired from the Thor sequel. Portman was very displeased with the firing and its subsequent effect on her role; it's been suggested that the actress only agreed to the sequel because of Jenkins' involvement.
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Why was Natalie Portman not in The Avengers?

In addition, Natalie took a short break from acting to spend more time with her child, and it seemed her break with Marvel was most likely permanent (as there were behind-the-scenes reports that alleged some bad feelings with the studio). Reports stated Marvel hired Patty Jenkins to direct a movie before Ragnarok.
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Why is Jane not in Thor Ragnarok?

Her absence was explained in-universe with a mention in Thor: Ragnarok that Jane ended her relationship with Thor. At that point in time, Marvel Studios likely did not have plans to work with Natalie Portman on a future Thor film.
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Is Natalie Portman returning to Thor?

The actor returns as Jane Foster for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Natalie Portman returns to the MCU in Thor: Love and Thunder. This time, Jane has been given an upgrade and is granted the powers of Mighty Thor. It's not clear how she has been given these powers, but it's still awesome to see her wielding Mjolnir.
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Here's Why Natalie Portman Decided To Return To The MCU



Did Natalie Portman wear a wig in Thor Dark World?

The scene had to be shot in Hong Kong, as Chris Hemsworth was shooting there, but Portman was shooting elsewhere and couldn't make it across the world. So the decision was made to use a stand-in. Given the option, Hemsworth chose his wife, she was put in a Natalie Portman wig and they kissed.
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Why did Natalie Portman change her name?

1994–1998: Early work and acting background. Six months after Ruthless! ended, Portman auditioned for and secured a leading role in Luc Besson's action drama Léon: The Professional (1994). To protect her privacy, she adopted her paternal grandmother's maiden name, Portman, as her stage name.
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Do Thor and Jane Foster marry?

The character served as a love interest for Thor before herself wielding Mjolnir to take on the mantle of the God of Thunder. While she's since stepped away from that role, Foster is currently operating as Valkyrie in the Marvel Universe. In terms of comics history, Foster and Thor never married.
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Who is the wife of Thor?

Definition. Sif is a fertility goddess in Norse mythology, wife of the thunder god Thor, best known for the story in which the trickster god Loki cuts her hair as a prank and is forced to replace it with a magical headpiece, leading to the creation of several other well-known enchanted items including Thor's hammer.
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When did Jane Foster break up with Thor?

Jane and Thor's breakup was first hinted in 2015's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" when she didn't show up at Tony Stark's party in the Avengers' tower. Entertainment Weekly reported in March the two broke up offscreen, but for fans who weren't aware of the separation beforehand it was like ripping off a Band-aid.
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Why did Jane Foster become Thor?

Mysteriously, the broken pieces of Mjolnir, the hammer of the thunder god, transformed her into the Mighty Thor and gifted her the superpowers of Thor, to battle threats internal and external. Wielding Mjolnir herself, she had become a godly protector and a new hero was born!
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Why didnt Natalie Portman return to Thor?

Portman reprises the role of Jane after last appearing in 2013's “Thor: the Dark World.” She reportedly left the series due to being unhappy with the film, and particularly the replacement of the original director Patty Jenkins with Alan Taylor.
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Where did Jane go in Thor?

The Avengers

Thor asked about Jane's whereabouts when he returned to Earth to bring Loki back to Asgard. Phil Coulson revealed that she, like Erik Selvig, was now working for S.H.I.E.L.D. and that she had been placed in a secret location (Tromsø, Norway) to protect her after Loki took Selvig.
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What made Thor unworthy?

When facing Thor, Fury whispered something into the God of Thunder's ear that not only shocked him but left him unworthy to lift his hammer. This event would serve as the catalyst for Jane Foster to claim the hammer, becoming the Mighty Thor, and for plenty of villains to rise in the aftermath.
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How is Jane female Thor?

It was eventually revealed that, while Thor's hammer was still on the Moon, it telepathically sought out Jane. She asked Heimdall to take her to the hammer's location, so he transported her to the Moon. When Jane picked up Mjolnir, she instantly transformed and gained Thor's powers.
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Who married Loki?

Loki and Sigyn have two children together, this is true. But Loki was also married to the giantess Angrboda, who bore his three other (and arguably more famous) children: Hel, Fenrir, and Jormungandr.
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Did Thor have a child?

In Norse mythology, Móði (Old Norse: [ˈmoːðe]; anglicized Módi or Mothi) and Magni [ˈmɑɣne] are the sons of Thor. Their names translate to "Wrath" and "Mighty," respectively.
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Are they making a female Thor?

Natalie Portman hammers her way onto the screen in the debut trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, giving fans their first glimpse at the first female version of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Will Jane Foster become Thor?

The New 'Thor' Trailer Reveals More About Jane Foster's Transformation Into Thor. Another trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder has just dropped, and with it, the revelation that Jane Foster will most definitely become the new Thor in the MCU.
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Is Jane stronger than Thor?

Of course -- everyone who's ever held Mjolnir becomes more powerful than they were before. Still, sans hammer, Odinson's abilities far outpace Jane's. While Jane had Mjolnir, she was undoubtedly an amazing Thor. But, for Odinson, even when he doesn't have Mjolnir, he's still Thor.
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What is Natalie Portman's most famous movie?

Before then, we're celebrating her birthday by looking at all of Natalie Portman's movies with Tomatometers, ranked!
  • #8. ...
  • #7. Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith (2005) ...
  • #6. Black Swan (2010) ...
  • #5. Garden State (2004) ...
  • #4. Heat (1995) ...
  • #3. Paris, je t'aime (2006) ...
  • #2. Jackie (2016) ...
  • #1. Annihilation (2018)
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Is Emma Stone her real name?

Emma Stone, byname of Emily Jean Stone, (born November 6, 1988, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.), American actress known for her natural charm, husky voice, and adaptability to a wide range of roles. Stone gained her earliest acting experience performing with the Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix.
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How old was Natalie Portman when filming Phantom Menace?

They chose 16-year-old actress Natalie Portman to play the role. According to The Phantom Menace production notes, "The role required a young woman who could be believable as the ruler of that planet, but at the same time be vulnerable and open."
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