'I smoked weed in college, but I'm too old now': Natalie Portman on her 'stoner' past as she stars in TWO comedies about the drug

By Andrea Magrath


Stoner past: Natalie Portman discusses her fondness for marijuana back in her college days


With an Oscar for Black Swan under her belt, perhaps Natalie Portman feels it's time to put her feet up and relax with some less serious roles for a change.

The actress, who has long received critical acclaim for her dramatic roles, is set to star in two upcoming 'stoner comedies'.

The first, Your Highness, is released this month, while the just-announced Best Buds will have to wait until after the birth of her first child this summer.

And Natalie, 29, says it's an area she has quite a bit of experience in, from her days at Harvard University.

'I love stoner comedies. I smoked weed in college, but I haven’t smoked in years,' she has told Entertainment Weekly.

'I’m too old. I wish I was that cool, but I’m like an old lady now. I’m in bed by 10 p.m. I can’t do that anymore.'

Her comments were made before she announced her pregnancy this year.

The actress graduated from Harvard in 2003 with a B.A. in Psychology.

During her education there she only made two films, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and a small role in Cold Mountain.

She told the New York Post at the time: 'I don't care if college ruins my career. I'd rather be smart than a movie star.'

But it appears Natalie did more in her dorm room than just studying.

And she has enjoyed reliving her 'stoner' days in Your Highness, the medieval comedy in which she stars alongside James Franco and Danny McBride.

High times: The actress stars in Your Highness, a medieval comedy about brothers with a weed habit on a quest


She plays Isabel, a mysterious warrior, who joins brothers Thadeous and Fabious in their quest to rescue Fabious' bride Belladonna from an evil sorcerer.

Their efforts are hindered by lazy Thadeous' fondness for smoking weed.

Natalie will produce and star in Best Buds. She will play a bride-to-be who blows off her wedding for a marijuana-fuelled road trip to San Diego with her two best friends.


Bad habit: Natalie will also produce and star in Best Buds, about a bride who ditches her wedding to go on a marijuana-fuelled road trip with her friends




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Oscar winner Natalie Portman goes from ballet swan to medieval archer in action comedy Your Highness

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What a change: Natalie Portman and Danny McBride appear together in Your Highness, a change from her Oscar-winning performance in Black Swan


Her haunting portrayal of a mentally fragile ballet dancer in Black Swan won her the coveted best actress Oscar last month.

But Natalie Portman is not one to be typecast, and her new film sees her tackling an action comedy as a fearless female archer.

In Your Highness the actress stars alongside James Franco, who also won an Oscar nod for his dramatic role in 127 Hours.

Taking aim: Portman plays the archer in Your Highness


But the pair are perhaps unlikely to repeat their Oscar success with their new movie, which sees them embark on a quest to rescue a kidnapped royal bride, played by Zooey Deschanel.

Your Highness is a comedic action/adventure set in medieval times, and also stars Danny McBride and Justin Theroux.

With the same director of Pineapple Express, the movie is unlikely to win any more Oscar nominations, although it is sure to have a broad appeal.

Not one for an Oscar: Portman stars alongside James Franco, Danny McBride, Justin Theroux and Zooey Deschanel

Game for a laugh: Zooey Deschanel plays the royal bride, who is kidnapped by an evil wizard, sparking a quest


The trailer for the movie shows Portman in a plunging low-cut version of a medieval costume, while Deschanel is in an equally revealing red corset dress.

The movie has yet to hit screens but has already caused a stir after Portman's pert derrière was covered up by bosses with a digital bikini.

An original trailer showed the actress wearing a thong bikini beside a lake, but to lower the age rating her behind was digitally covered in a sensible pair of brown bikini bottoms.

James Franco arrives for the Late Show With David Letterman in New York last night




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Natalie Portman May Star in Alien Prequel

The latest celebrity news and gossip is that 29-year-old Natalie Portman may star in the upcoming prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien. If the rumors pan out, then Portman would play a Colonial Marine general in the movie. The other name being talked about for the role is Noomi Rapace, Swedish actress and star of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Portman, known also for being a vegan and for her celebrity fashion style, stars in the upcoming movie Black Swan, which opens December 1. In that movie Portman plays a ballet dancer. The original Alien was considered a horror-suspense movie, and the new prequel is likely to return to that style rather than the action movie style of the sequel, Aliens.

Natalie Portman: Muse for Designer Roy Storch

Up-and-coming star in the fashion industry Roy Storch, a London based designer, told a reporter after a recent show that he would love to design for Natalie Portman. Other stars he mentioned he'd love to dress include celebrity fashion trend setters Charlize Theron and Marion Cotillard. But besides being keen to dress the likes of Portman, Storch says he aims to make sure that any femal wearing one of his creations looks and feels great in them. He told BANG Showbiz, “I want women to feel great in my clothes no matter what their size.”

Portman, star of the recent Black Swan, may have several red carpet occasions to look forward to dressing for. She is reportedly considering the lead role in the upcoming Brothers Grimm: Snow White, an “edgy” remake of the classic tale.

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Natalie Portman looks none too thrilled upon spotting the cameraas she walks home with her pup Charlie after a stop at WholeFoods.

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Natalie Portman is happy about playing more challenging role in her new film Brothers. In the movie, the 28-year-old actress plays the love interest of Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal. Natalie says she was tired of being the cutie. "I just don't want to be cute any more. I've been playing girl-woman roles for a long time and I was excited about the opportunity of playing an adult. I really wanted the challenge," she tells daily Mirror. "My own mother is the most maternal, nurturing, warm, cosy mummy. So I had all that in me. She was a great role model,"she added.

Sean Penn & Natalie Portman? A couple?

Can it be true? Is the cause of Robin Wright Penn's angry divorce to Sean Penn, Natalie Portman?

Even more interesting is the broad age difference between the Sean Penn (48) and Natalie Portman (27) -- 21 years apart. Star Magazine has the couple together as early as March 17th at LA's Sunset Tower Hotel's Tower Bar.

What do they have in common beyond acting? Sex? A source is quoted, "She (Natalie) stimulates him (Sean) in ways no other person has, mentally or professionally. There's a lot more there with Natalie than any of the other girls Sean's been with." I mean what will they talk about? Her favorite musical tastes? The friends they have and activities they both do must be an obstacle as well. Natalie is a known as a great actress in her generation and so has Penn, but to throw her into a family situation abruptly will inevitably become a burden to their relationship. Sean will have a heavy price to pay for his divorce, he better hope he stays with Natalie or he can then ask himself if parting with his dedicated wife, family and money was worth it.

I have to wonder if they both thought this out before they decided to break up a family. How long will it last? How long do you think they have? I'd be interested to read any comments.

Natalie Portman: Regrets living at home with her parents

Natalie Portman regrets moving back home to live with her folks.

The actress is staying with her mum and dad following her rumoured split from musician boyfriend Devendra Banhart, 27.

But Nat, 27, has found the experience a lot more difficult than she anticipated.

‘I’m homeless at the moment so I am residing with my parents,’ she tells The Sun. ‘It’s rough.

'It was cool in the beginning because I get good meals and my laundry done but it turns into trouble.’

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Natalie Portman's parent trouble

Natalie Portman is having "trouble" living at home with her parents again.
The 27-year-old actress - who recently moved back home - admits there are some aspects of returning to her childhood house that are causing issues.

She is quoted as saying: "I'm homeless at the moment so I am residing with my parents. It's rough. It was cool in the beginning because I got good meals and my laundry done but it turns into trouble."


It was recently revealed Natalie and boyfriend Devendra Banhart are no longer dating.

A source close to the folk singer said: "Natalie and Devendra have broken up. They will remain friends but need some space and time away."

In April, Natalie, 27, and the bearded musician, who is also 27, were photographed kissing and holding hands as they strolled through the West Village wearing matching black coats and sunglasses.

Natalie - who has previously been romantically linked to a host of actors including Jake Gyllenhaal, Zach Braff and Gael Garcia Bernal - recently vowed to never marry.

She explained: "I'm into monogamy. But I'm not really into marriage. I sort of hate the legal aspect of it. What does the state have to do with it?"

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New single Natalie Portman at Paris Fashion Week

Newly single Natalie Portman was the guest of honour this week as she joined the celebs keeping an eye on next year's designs at Paris Fashion Week.

Weeks after splitting from her folk rocker beau Devendra Banhart, the Jerusalem-born beauty jetted over the Pond for a front-row seat at Giambattista Valli's impressive show. Showcasing romantic, feminine styles, the designs embraced the hourglass figure of the 1950s, with fit'n' flare dresses and high stilettos.

Highlight of the show, which also saw stylish English rose Emma Watson in the audience, was an ivory tulle wedding dress, overflowing with sculptured blooms, which brought a huge round of applause from the delighted crowd.

Over at Valentino, Vicky Cristina Barcelona star Rebecca Hall settled down for what is speculated to be designer Alessandra Facchinetti's last showing for the iconic label.

Despite the reports, the Italian sent a spectacular collection down the catwalk, with models covered in jewels both on their bodies and their clothes. Opulence flowed from the soft, flowing outfits, putting aside any thought of credit crunch. And of course, the Valentino red was very much on show.

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Natalie Portman's Banhart break-up

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Natalie Portman and Devendra Banhart have reportedly split up.

'The Other Boleyn Girl' star - who first started dating the folk singer in March after starring in the music video for his single 'Carmensita' - has decided to call time of their relationship, despite moving from New York to Los Angeles to be with Devendra.

A source close to the musician told In Touch Weekly magazine: "Natalie and Devendra have broken up. They will remain friends but need some space and time away."

In April, Natalie, 27, and the bearded singer, who is also 27, were photographed kissing and holding hands as they strolled through the West Village wearing matching black coats and sunglasses.

Natalie - who has previously been romantically linked to a host of actors including Jake Gyllenhaal, Zach Braff and Gael Garcia Bernal - recently vowed to never marry.

She explained: "I'm into monogamy. But I'm not really into marriage. I sort of hate the legal aspect of it. What does the state have to do with it?"

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Cannes Film Festival Fashion

Check out Hott Hollywood trends at the Cannes Film Festival....

Lily Allen was very glam in a Chanel dress with sheer accents.

Rachael Leigh Cook was pretty in Pink in a Donna Baxter for Elsie Katz CoutureNatalie Portman was showing off two very popular trends for summer in her Lanvin dress. Purple and ruffles are making a huge statement this season.
Eva Longoria was glittering in her Ferragamo dress. Open back gowns are also a huge trend in Hollywood this Spring.

Natalie Portman can crank that!

Check out this video of the adorable Natalie Portman learning the Soulja Boy dance from Soulja Boy himself on MTV's TRL !