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Natalie Portman’s fiery stint on David Letterman’s show was a knockout of epic proportions. With a blend of sharp wit and no-filter honesty, she flipped the script on the TV legend, hitting him with a barrage of zingers that had Letterman on the ropes. This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill talk show segment—it was a showdown of charisma and sass that had everyone buzzing.

Natalie Portman as Jane Foster in a still from Thor: Love and Thunder

Dive into the dramatic clash where Portman’s bold remarks left Letterman scrambling and turned the moment into TV gold.

Natalie Portman’s Epic Late-Night Roast: When a 14-Year-Old Outshined David Letterman

You wouldn’t expect a 14-year-old to roast a late-night legend, butNatalie Portmanwas no ordinary teen. Way before she was the Oscar-winning actress we know today, she was a brainiac with a sharp tongue.

Let’s hark back to 1996. A fresh-faced Portman is onThe Late Show with David Letterman, promoting her filmBeautiful Girls. While most young stars would be all starry-eyed and giggly, Portman was straight-up serving knowledge. When Letterman dropped a question about balancing school and acting, she didn’t hold back. Portman fired back (viaThe things):

David Letterman on the Late Show

I’m 14 years old and I’ve figured out I’ve been alive as long as your show’s been going on. Does that trouble you?

The crowd went wild in a cheer, and Letterman looked a bit stunned. Her fellow guest, Alec Baldwin burst out laughing. But oh boy, was that just the beginning!

“I never got to see that scene”: A Natalie Portman Deleted Scene Never Made it in Star Wars Episode 2 All Because of George Lucas and His Infamous Last Minute Decisions

“I never got to see that scene”: A Natalie Portman Deleted Scene Never Made it in Star Wars Episode 2 All Because of George Lucas and His Infamous Last Minute Decisions

Later, Portman went on to drop some very hurtful things about putting school ahead of Hollywood. She boasted of getting straight A grades, doing her homework backstage, and even getting caught with her friends watching an R-rated movie calledThreesome. The Israeli-born actress revealed:

They got homework. God, corrupting the youth of America!

Her interaction withDavid Lettermanwas like watching a young, sassy version of herself onBlack Swan. Her fierce intelligence and unwavering dedication to education are what set her apart. Natalie Portman’s a total classic.

Natalie Portman Revealed Rihanna Helped Her Feel Sexy After Divorce

Who knew a simple hug could be a lifesaver? Natalie Portman just revealed how a chance meeting with the queen of badassery, Rihanna, helped her bounce back from a brutal divorce.

Last January, these two powerhouses had a fangirl moment for the ages atParis Fashion Week. Cameras caught all the love and admiration, but it turns out, Rihanna’s“hottest b*tch”compliment was exactly the pick-me-up Natalie needed. The actress spilled the tea on Jimmy Fallon, admitting the divorce from her dancer hubby, Benjamin Millepied, was a total rollercoaster (viaGrazia Magazine).

Natalie Portman as Jane Foster in Marvel

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But thanks to Rihanna’s words of encouragement, Natalie’s feeling stronger than ever. This Hollywood BFF moment just proves that sometimes, all you need is a little love and a whole lot of Rihanna.

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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.

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