Natalie Portman and King Charles III.Photo:Dominik Bindl/Getty; Pascal Le Segretain/GettyNatalie Portmanis looking back on meetingKing Charles!During Portman’s appearance onAndy Cohen’sWatch What Happens LiveMonday, the host, 55, prompted theMay Decemberstar to recallher encounter with the British monarchatStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’s London premiere in 1999.“I remember Prince Charles — he was then Prince Charles — asked me if I was in the originals," Portman, 42, confessed.Her recollection earned some laughter from Cohen and the show’s audience, given that she was still in the early stages of her career whenThe Phantom Menacereleased 16 years after the originalStar Warstrilogy wrapped with 1983’sReturn of the Jedi.“I was like, ‘I’m 18,' " Portman shared with a laugh. “But he was very friendly.”King Charles (then Prince Charles), Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor on July 14, 1999.Anwar Hussein/GettyPortman notably starred inGeorge Lucas’s prequel trilogy as Padmé Amidala, a central figure in the series' story and eventual mother to beloved lead characters Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.“It was amazing. It was the first time I had ever shot digitally,” Portman said, when asked how she considers her time working on those movies, which also included 2002’sAttack of the Clonesand 2005’sRevenge of the Sith.She added, “I don’t think anyone was shooting that way then. First time working with a green screen — it was just like a whole new set of skills to pick up and a whole new world to enter and obviously all of theStar Warsmythology that everyone lives in in this country. To get to be part of that was awesome.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Natalie Portman on July 14, 1999.Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via GettyPortman has referenced her interaction with Charles, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time, in the past. A 1999BBC News articleconcerningThe Phantom Menace’s premiere reported that Portman said the royal asked her whether she had appeared in anotherStar Warsmovie and “and if she had enjoyed working with Mr. Lucas.““I told him I wasn’t born when the firstStar Warsfilm was made and that George was very easy to work with,” she told the outlet at the time.The royal family has retained an interest inStar Warsin the years since.Prince WilliamandPrince Harryevenmade cameos as stormtroopersin 2017’sStar Wars: The Last Jediafter making avisit to the film’s set.Natalie Portman on July 14, 1999.Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via GettyAs for Portman, she has not appeared inStar Warsfranchise sinceRevenge of the Sithwrapped up her character’s storyline in the prequel trilogy. In the 2005 film, Padmé dies during childbirth.However, Portman has now said multiple times this year that shewould be open to reprising her role.“No, there have not been, no one has asked me,” she said onWatch What Happens Live, when two fans called in to ask whether there’s been conversations with Lucasfilm about potentially playing Padme again. “But I’m open to it.”
Natalie Portman and King Charles III.Photo:Dominik Bindl/Getty; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Dominik Bindl/Getty; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Natalie Portmanis looking back on meetingKing Charles!During Portman’s appearance onAndy Cohen’sWatch What Happens LiveMonday, the host, 55, prompted theMay Decemberstar to recallher encounter with the British monarchatStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’s London premiere in 1999.“I remember Prince Charles — he was then Prince Charles — asked me if I was in the originals,” Portman, 42, confessed.Her recollection earned some laughter from Cohen and the show’s audience, given that she was still in the early stages of her career whenThe Phantom Menacereleased 16 years after the originalStar Warstrilogy wrapped with 1983’sReturn of the Jedi.“I was like, ‘I’m 18,' " Portman shared with a laugh. “But he was very friendly.”King Charles (then Prince Charles), Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor on July 14, 1999.Anwar Hussein/GettyPortman notably starred inGeorge Lucas’s prequel trilogy as Padmé Amidala, a central figure in the series' story and eventual mother to beloved lead characters Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.“It was amazing. It was the first time I had ever shot digitally,” Portman said, when asked how she considers her time working on those movies, which also included 2002’sAttack of the Clonesand 2005’sRevenge of the Sith.She added, “I don’t think anyone was shooting that way then. First time working with a green screen — it was just like a whole new set of skills to pick up and a whole new world to enter and obviously all of theStar Warsmythology that everyone lives in in this country. To get to be part of that was awesome.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Natalie Portman on July 14, 1999.Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via GettyPortman has referenced her interaction with Charles, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time, in the past. A 1999BBC News articleconcerningThe Phantom Menace’s premiere reported that Portman said the royal asked her whether she had appeared in anotherStar Warsmovie and “and if she had enjoyed working with Mr. Lucas.““I told him I wasn’t born when the firstStar Warsfilm was made and that George was very easy to work with,” she told the outlet at the time.The royal family has retained an interest inStar Warsin the years since.Prince WilliamandPrince Harryevenmade cameos as stormtroopersin 2017’sStar Wars: The Last Jediafter making avisit to the film’s set.Natalie Portman on July 14, 1999.Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via GettyAs for Portman, she has not appeared inStar Warsfranchise sinceRevenge of the Sithwrapped up her character’s storyline in the prequel trilogy. In the 2005 film, Padmé dies during childbirth.However, Portman has now said multiple times this year that shewould be open to reprising her role.“No, there have not been, no one has asked me,” she said onWatch What Happens Live, when two fans called in to ask whether there’s been conversations with Lucasfilm about potentially playing Padme again. “But I’m open to it.”
Natalie Portmanis looking back on meetingKing Charles!
During Portman’s appearance onAndy Cohen’sWatch What Happens LiveMonday, the host, 55, prompted theMay Decemberstar to recallher encounter with the British monarchatStar Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’s London premiere in 1999.
“I remember Prince Charles — he was then Prince Charles — asked me if I was in the originals,” Portman, 42, confessed.
Her recollection earned some laughter from Cohen and the show’s audience, given that she was still in the early stages of her career whenThe Phantom Menacereleased 16 years after the originalStar Warstrilogy wrapped with 1983’sReturn of the Jedi.
“I was like, ‘I’m 18,' " Portman shared with a laugh. “But he was very friendly.”
King Charles (then Prince Charles), Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor on July 14, 1999.Anwar Hussein/Getty
Anwar Hussein/Getty
Portman notably starred inGeorge Lucas’s prequel trilogy as Padmé Amidala, a central figure in the series' story and eventual mother to beloved lead characters Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.
“It was amazing. It was the first time I had ever shot digitally,” Portman said, when asked how she considers her time working on those movies, which also included 2002’sAttack of the Clonesand 2005’sRevenge of the Sith.
She added, “I don’t think anyone was shooting that way then. First time working with a green screen — it was just like a whole new set of skills to pick up and a whole new world to enter and obviously all of theStar Warsmythology that everyone lives in in this country. To get to be part of that was awesome.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Natalie Portman on July 14, 1999.Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via Getty
Michael Crabtree - PA Images/PA Images via Getty
Portman has referenced her interaction with Charles, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time, in the past. A 1999BBC News articleconcerningThe Phantom Menace’s premiere reported that Portman said the royal asked her whether she had appeared in anotherStar Warsmovie and “and if she had enjoyed working with Mr. Lucas.”
“I told him I wasn’t born when the firstStar Warsfilm was made and that George was very easy to work with,” she told the outlet at the time.
The royal family has retained an interest inStar Warsin the years since.Prince WilliamandPrince Harryevenmade cameos as stormtroopersin 2017’sStar Wars: The Last Jediafter making avisit to the film’s set.
As for Portman, she has not appeared inStar Warsfranchise sinceRevenge of the Sithwrapped up her character’s storyline in the prequel trilogy. In the 2005 film, Padmé dies during childbirth.
However, Portman has now said multiple times this year that shewould be open to reprising her role.
“No, there have not been, no one has asked me,” she said onWatch What Happens Live, when two fans called in to ask whether there’s been conversations with Lucasfilm about potentially playing Padme again. “But I’m open to it.”
source: people.com
