Natalie Portman turns 40: a look back (25 images)

Portman fields questions from the media at a press conference for "Anywhere But Here" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, on September 17, 1999. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

Portman poses at the Fresh Air Fund Salute to American Heroes where she was honored in New York City, on June 3, 2004. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

Portman poses at the CFDA Fashion Awards at the New York Public Library in New York City, on June 7, 2004. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

Cast member Portman poses at the premiere of "Garden State" in New York City, on July 28, 2004. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI