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People.com: Rachel Weisz on Having Kids with Daniel Craig: 'You Never Know'updated: Thu Sep 01 2011 15:50:00

"I wouldn't make one just for the sake of giving my son a sibling," says the actress

People.com: Natalie Portman Offered First Film Role Since Babyupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 22:48:00

The Oscar winner is reportedly in informal talks to play an immortal woman in the indie drama Adaline

People.com: Mila Kunis Photo Flashback: See Her in 1996updated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:13:00

The actress, who turns 28 on Sunday, starred in the WB's Unhappily Ever After

CNNMoney: 'Black Swan' gig lifts ballerina's dance businessupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 19:34:00

It's not easy running a fledgling business and working with a big celebrity at the same time.

People.com: Chelsea Handler, Mila Kunis to Present at MTV Movie Awardsupdated: Thu Jun 02 2011 07:59:00

Plus: Ashton Kutcher, Jason Bateman and others will hand out awards at Sunday's show

People.com: Natalie Portman Drapes Her Baby Bump in Purple for Oscarsupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 09:12:00

The nominated actress pairs an off-the-shoulder Rodarte dress and matching Tiffany earrings

People.com: Anne Hathaway & James Franco as Oscar Hosts: Thumbs Up or Down?updated: Mon Feb 28 2011 09:12:00

Would you give the two new Oscar co-hosts the hook or ask them back next year?

Oscar embraces the bummer flickupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 06:28:00

The annual Oscars telecast is a weird combination of fashion show, variety show and industry party. Since the vast majority of viewers around the world will not have seen most of the films nominated for awards, it's no wonder most of their interest lies in seeing what famous people are wearing.

A night for Oscarupdated: Mon Feb 28 2011 06:28:00

The best in film is recognized at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

'The King's Speech' leads Oscar racesupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 11:45:00

A film about a stuttering British monarch, a movie about the founder of Facebook, a sci-fi thriller and a John Wayne classic remake topped the list of movies honored with Oscar nominations announced Tuesday.

83rd Academy Award nominees announcedupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 11:45:00

The race for Oscar officially kicks off with the announcement of nominations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards.

People.com: Try a Black Swan-Inspired Oscar Cocktail!updated: Wed Feb 16 2011 09:08:00

In honor of the Best Picture nominee, Cheryl Cecchetto whips up a sweet drink to make at your own Oscar party

People.com: Mila Kunis in Swan Feathers (& Little Else)updated: Tue Feb 15 2011 10:28:00

The actress sexes up W magazine in a Black Swan-like ensemble

Keeping the world's greatest dancers on their toesupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 07:19:00

They are the most important element of a ballerina's costume: Pointe shoes, which allow dancers to stand on the tips of their toes, can make the difference between an amazing performance and a dismal show.

In the shoes of a ballerinaupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 07:19:00

"icon" looks at the relationship between shoemaker and ballerina with Tamara Rojo, one of the Royal's principal dancers.

People.com: Natalie Portman, Colin Firth Take Top SAG Awardsupdated: Mon Jan 31 2011 11:30:00

Black Swan, The King's Speech and The Fighter stars are now poised for Oscar glory

People.com: James Franco Kids Meredith Vieira About Loving Colin Firthupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 16:31:00

Firth, meanwhile, celebrates his Oscar nomination by imbibing champagne

People.com: Who Was Snubbed Most by the Oscars?updated: Tue Jan 25 2011 15:29:00

Ryan Gosling, Mila Kunis, Andrew Garfield and more all fell short, despite promising buzz

Travers: 'Black Swan' one of year's bestupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 11:24:00

Rolling Stone's Peter Travers says "Black Swan" is a little out of control, but is one of the best of the year.

'Black Swan' goes to some dark placesupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 11:24:00

Good little girls go to ballet class.

People.com: Colin Firth Leads The King's Speech to 14 BAFTA Film Nominationsupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 12:12:00

Also, Pete Postlethwaite, who died last month, gets a posthumous nomination for The Town

'The King's Speech' leads the pack in BAFTA nominationsupdated: Tue Jan 18 2011 07:54:00

"The King's Speech" nabbed 14 nominations, including one for actor Colin Firth who plays the stuttering King George VI, at this year's British Academy Film Awards, the academy announced Tuesday.

People.com: Social Network, Kids Are All Right Win Big Movie Awards at Globesupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 10:52:00

Colin Firth, Annette Bening, Natalie Portman and more take home top awards

People.com: Golden Globe Winner Natalie Portman Shows Off Her Baby Bumpupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 07:49:00

"He totally wants to sleep with me," the Black Swan star says of her fiancé and costar

People.com: Natalie Portman Happy to Be Going from 'Skinny' to 'Fat'updated: Wed Jan 12 2011 07:28:00

The actress, pregnant with her first child, says she'll wear comfortable clothes during awards season

People.com: Natalie Portman's Ideal Mate: A Friend with Benefitsupdated: Tue Jan 11 2011 15:32:00

The engaged actress sees herself "in a happy relationship, with children" in 10 years

People.com: Jake Gyllenhaal Praises (and Teases) Pregnant Natalie Portmanupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 12:33:00

"She's a vegan, which makes it really frustrating when you're picking a place to eat," the actor jokes

People.com: Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis Splitupdated: Mon Jan 03 2011 16:10:00

The couple had been together for eight years but remain friends

People.com: Natalie Portman: Everyone Loves Lesbian Sex Scenesupdated: Thu Dec 30 2010 18:09:00

The Black Swan star says her on-screen hook-up with Mila Kunis appeals to men and women

People.com: VIDEO: Natalie Portman Is The Other Womanupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 15:53:00

The newly engaged star plays a woman having an affair with her married boss in a new film

People.com: Five Things to Know About Natalie Portman's Fiancé Benjamin Millepiedupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 13:48:00

The dad-to-be has is a prestigious ballet dancer, who loves to cook and knows how to play drums

People.com: Natalie Portman 'Indescribably Happy' About Engagement, Pregnancyupdated: Tue Dec 28 2010 11:10:00

The Black Swan star says she's "grateful" for the experience of being pregnant and a bride-to-be

People.com: Natalie Portman Is Engaged and Pregnant!updated: Mon Dec 27 2010 18:49:00

The Black Swan star and fiancé Benjamin Millepied will welcome their first child together in 2011

January on icon: Balletupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 06:30:00

As Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky's controversial ballet-horror film "Black Swan" rolls out internationally, CNN's arts and culture show icon steps into the world of pointe shoes and tutus.

Bridges, Boxleitner bring 'Tron' backupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 06:23:00

Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner answer iReporter questions about the return of "Tron."

People.com: Golden Globe Nominations Announcedupdated: Tue Dec 14 2010 13:49:00

The King's Speech leads the pack with seven nods, followed by The Fighter and The Social Network with six

Ten stars who followed Oscar-worthy performances with stinkersupdated: Wed Dec 08 2010 12:51:00

Natalie Portman is getting a lot of Oscar buzz for her performance in "Black Swan." And while the young actress certainly deserves the attention for the mind-bending role, we're a little concerned that a dud of a movie is about to hit theaters that could distract critics from her performance in the ballet thriller. Her rom-com "No Strings Attached," also starring Ashton Kutcher, is coming out right before the Oscars.

The looming Oscar smackdownupdated: Fri Dec 03 2010 11:38:00

It may only be December, but the Best Actress race is already shaping up to be the most competitive in years, with everyone from back-from-obscurity Nicole Kidman to indie darling Tilda Swinton to newcomer Jennifer Lawrence causing a stir. It's a pity that the race has already boiled down to a smackdown between just two of the divas: Annette Bening, for her role as an uptight lesbian in Lisa Cholodenko's "The Kids Are All Right," and Natalie Portman, the star of Darren Aronofsky's nightmarish ballet drama, "Black Swan," which opens this weekend.

People.com: Natalie Portman Is Back on the Carbs After Black Swanupdated: Thu Dec 02 2010 14:33:00

The actress says she had to cut down her portions as prepared to play a prima ballerina

People.com: James Franco, Natalie Portman Get Lead Acting Nods for Spirit Awardsupdated: Tue Nov 30 2010 18:29:00

Plus, their films, 127 Hours and Black Swan, will compete for best feature film

People.com: Mila Kunis: No Tequila Was Involved in Black Swan Sex Sceneupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 16:08:00

Plus she says she "lost 20 lbs." and "looked like Gollum from Lord of the Rings! " from the rigorous training

People.com: PEOPLE's Critic Rates Toronto Film Fest's Biggest Surprisesupdated: Sat Sep 18 2010 17:48:00

Clint Eastwood gets metaphysical, Nicole Kidman and Winona Ryder shine (again), and there's humor to be found in self-amputation

TIFF 2010: The best of the festivalupdated: Thu Sep 16 2010 21:01:00

"Some things you see once and remember forever." According to the series of sponsors' messages that preceded each and every screening at North America's biggest annual movie showcase, the Toronto International Film Festival, these unforgettable moments include Janet Leigh in the shower, the robotic skeleton lurking beneath Arnold Schwarzenegger's skin and Sharon Stone uncrossing her legs ... selections that strip cinema right down to its roots in the peep show.

People.com: Ben Affleck, Natalie Portman, Joaquin Phoenix Fuel Toronto Film Fest Buzzupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 16:31:00

Their films are ones to watch - some as Oscar contenders, some for shock value

People.com: Natalie Portman Generates Oscar Buzz for Racy Roleupdated: Thu Sep 02 2010 13:47:00

The Star Wars actress delivers a gritty performance - and a lesbian love scene - in Black Swan

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