Natalie Portman Should Have Two Oscars

Story by Gaius Bolling

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Natalie Portman's missed Oscar moment finally gets its due, as industry insiders revisit the case for her earlier awards glory.

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Portman's 2004 performance in 'Closer' was Oscar-worthy, but she lost out to Hilary Swank's 'Million Dollar Baby' turn
Her eventual 2011 Oscar win for 'Black Swan' cemented her status as one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation

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Natalie Portman, Closer, Black Swan