Natalie Portman Dazzles in NYC: From Cultural Controversies to Chic Style
SCANDALOUS ROM-COM SHOOT: NATALIE PORTMAN SPOTTED FILMING LENA DUNHAM'S NEW FLICK GOOD SEX WITH CO-STAR RASHIDA JONES!
In a tantalizing glimpse into the making of Lena Dunham's highly anticipated romantic comedy, Good Sex, Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman was spotted filming on set with co-star Rashida Jones in New York City yesterday.
The 44-year-old Black Swan star, who plays a couples therapist named Ally in the movie, stunned in a chic cream blouse with navy bow and gold button detailing. Her leggy look was completed with a skimpy navy mini skirt, loafers, and a black leather handbag. The leggy actress flashed a huge smile as she chatted with the crew, exuding high spirits during the shoot.
The premise of Good Sex is nothing short of tantalizing: "A 40-something couples therapist ventures back into the world of dating in New York. Between two very different romances - a young hipster and a successful fifty-something - she must discover what she really wants in love." With an IMDB synopsis that promises sizzling romance and self-discovery, it's no wonder Portman and Jones are having the time of their lives on set.
But amidst the glitz and glamour of this star-studded rom-com, controversy has brewed. Earlier this year, Good Sex writer and director Lena Dunham sparked outrage for her flippant response to criticism about cultural appropriation. When asked how she handles trolls, Dunham quipped, "If anybody has anything to say about any of my actors — I keep my mouth shut on most things these days, but try a b*h. I’m not playing around here. It’s the only time that I’m going to be taking my hoops out, ready to fight."
Fans were quick to slam Dunham's comments, accusing her of "cosplaying a black woman" and "still appropriating cultural references that aren't hers." One social media user wrote: "Can we send her back where ever she went for the last 15 years? Hoops? This girl had a show in Brooklyn with zero POC [people of color] in it. That show was a fantasy in her own mind for a lot of reasons."
Another commenter penned: "Sigh. I can’t wait until cosplaying a Black woman goes out of style." Others called out Dunham's hypocrisy, citing her long history of cultural appropriation.
Despite the backlash, Good Sex is moving forward, with Portman and Jones leading the cast alongside Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, Tramell Tillman, Tucker Pillsbury. The movie marks the latest collaboration between Portman and Dunham, who are both acting and producing the project.
As the production continues to unfold, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Good Sex. Will this star-studded rom-com bring the heat or will it fall flat? Only time will tell!
UPDATE: In a bizarre incident earlier this year, Lena Dunham accused her alma mater Oberlin College's dining hall of "cultural appropriation" for serving sushi and Banh Mi sandwiches. The controversy sparked heated debates about cultural sensitivity and respect.
THE SCHOLARLY NOTE EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman's size has been the subject of intense scrutiny over the years, with some critics labeling her a "sample size." In an interview with Food & Wine, Dunham opened up about body image, revealing that she has experienced similar body changes due to life, illness, aging, and menopause. "I have been in Hollywood at every size," she said. "I have been a sample size, I have had my body change because of life, illness, aging, menopause. And it is merciless wherever you are."
