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Natalie Portman has described her first acting role in Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional as "cringey" due to some of the movie's aspects. The actress starred in the film at the age of 12, and it marked the beginning of her onscreen career. Despite the movie's controversial nature, it is still beloved by many and gave Portman her career.
Natalie Portman opened up about how her iconic role as Mathilda in the movie Leon: The Professional made her feel vulnerable and affected her perception of herself due to sexual objectification at a young age. She had to consciously cultivate restraint in real life and protect herself from unhealthy interest from adult men. Although the movie was critically and commercially acclaimed, it still has some cringey aspects to it, making it a difficult and uncomfortable subject for her.
Natalie Portman has expressed mixed feelings about her debut film, "Léon: The Professional," due to its uncomfortable relationship between an adult man and a preteen girl. The film's legacy has been further tarnished by sexual abuse allegations against director Luc Besson from multiple women. Portman said the accusations were "devastating" to her, but added that she was completely unaware of any misconduct when she worked with him as a child actor.
Natalie Portman reflects on her "cringey and complicated" role in the controversial 1994 movie, Leon: The Professional, as a child star aged 12. The French film attracted controversy for its moral ambiguity, with many viewing Portman's character as a Lolita-esque figure. Portman also spoke about feeling "unsafe" due to being sexualized as a child star and called for a world in which women can express their sexuality and desire without feeling physically unsafe.