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Happy 41st Birthday, Natalie Portman! Photos Over the Years

The talented and gracious Natalie Portman turns 41 today (June 9)! She’s one of the WRIF’s biggest celebrity crushes, because she’s so unique. Portman was born Natalie Hershlag on June…

The Cinema Society And Dior Beauty Host A Screening Of "Thor: The Dark World" -After Party

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Natalie Portman attends the after party for the screening of “Thor: The Dark World” hosted by The Cinema Society and Dior Beauty at The Marlton on November 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

The talented and gracious Natalie Portman turns 41 today (June 9)! She's one of the WRIF's biggest celebrity crushes, because she's so unique.

Portman was born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981. She’s an Israeli-born American actress, and she’s also directed and produced films. Over the years, Portman has starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest productions, including portraying Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. She has earned an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

Here are some great photos of Portman over the years!

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.