Oscar-winning star Natalie Portman in Istanbul.

At the age of 12, Natalie Portman, who became memorable for her role as 'Mathilda' in the film 'The Power of Love', and is known for productions such as Thor, No Strings Attached, The Other Boleyn Girl, My Love Cake, Star Wars, and V for Vendetta, came to Turkey. The Oscar-winning star, who was reported to have traveled from Paris to Istanbul to attend the Ballon d'Or 2024 Awards, explored the megacity.

NATALIE PORTMAN VISITED THE MAIDEN'S TOWER

The 43-year-old world-famous actress went to the Maiden's Tower as soon as she set foot in Istanbul. Portman also took photos with her fans. The reason for the Oscar-winning actress's visit to Istanbul is still unknown.

WHO IS NATALIE PORTMAN?

Natalie Portman, who stepped into the world of cinema at the age of 13 with the film "The Power of Love" (Leon: The Professional) directed by Luc Besson, portrayed 'Mathilda', a young girl taken in by a hitman after the death of her family. After the film "Leon: The Professional", Portman became internationally recognized and won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film Black Swan.

She divorced her husband Benjamin Millepied, who was alleged to have cheated on her. The famous couple met during the filming of Black Swan in 2009. Millepied and Portman got engaged in 2010 and married in 2012.