{"id":2108663,"date":"2023-11-27T11:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natalie-portman-says-children-shouldnt-be-actors-kids-should-play-and-go-to-school\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T11:25:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:25:02","slug":"natalie-portman-says-children-shouldnt-be-actors-kids-should-play-and-go-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natalie-portman-says-children-shouldnt-be-actors-kids-should-play-and-go-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Natalie Portman: Kids should focus on play and school, not acting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnatalie-portman-says-children-shouldnt-be-actors-kids-should-play-and-go-to-school%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108663&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yes-bidens-hhs-pick-advocates-puberty-blockers-medical-transition-of-minors\/\" title=\"Yes, Biden\u2019s HHS Pick Advocates Puberty Blockers, Medical Transition Of Minors\">child star<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/natalie-portman\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natalie \u2062Portman<\/span><\/a>  speaks out against child labor\u200c in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/hollywood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hollywood<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natalie Portman,\u2062 the renowned\u200b actress who\u200c rose to fame as a child star, recently expressed\u2062 her concerns about\u200d children working in the\u2063 entertainment industry. In a candid \u2062interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2023\/film\/awards\/natalie-portman-may-december-todd-haynes-1235806035\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Variety<\/span><\/a>, Portman emphasized the potential dangers associated with child labor in \u2064Hollywood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Protecting the\u200d innocence\u200b of childhood<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portman firmly believes\u2064 that young\u2062 people should not be encouraged to pursue careers \u2064in showbiz, especially\u2064 during\u2063 their formative years. \u2064Reflecting on her own experience, the Academy \u200dAward winner acknowledged the role of \u200dluck \u2064and her protective parents in shielding her from harm. She expressed gratitude for\u2063 her\u2062 sheltered upbringing, but also highlighted the numerous \u200ddistressing stories she has \u200dheard, which have\u2063 solidified her\u200d stance\u2064 against involving \u200cchildren in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As\u200d a \u2064mother of two, Portman firmly believes \u200cthat childhood \u200dshould be dedicated to regular\u2064 kid activities. \u200dShe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boris-to-use-ukraine-war-as-excuse-to-avoid-standing-up-to-eu-on-northern-ireland\/\" title=\"Boris to Use Ukraine War as Excuse to Avoid Standing Up to EU on Northern Ireland\">firmly stated<\/a>, &#8220;Ultimately, I don&#8217;t \u200dbelieve that kids should work. I \u200bthink kids should play \u200dand \u2063go to \u200dschool.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A remarkable career and the dark side of Hollywood<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portman&#8217;s \u200cacting \u200bjourney\u2063 began at the age of 12 when she starred in \u2062the action film &#8220;L\u00e9on: The Professional&#8221; \u2064(1994). She <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-effect-lifts-korean-content-but-market-control-worries-grow\/\" title=\"Korean content boosted by 'Netflix Effect', concerns over market control rise.\">achieved global fame<\/a> \u200dfor her portrayal of Padm\u00e9 Amidala in &#8220;Star Wars: Episode I \u2013 \u2062The Phantom Menace&#8221; (1999) and won an Academy \u2063Award for Best Actress in 2010 for her role in the psychological thriller\u2062 &#8220;Black Swan.&#8221;\u200b However, behind the glitz and glamour, \u2062Portman has previously opened up about the early sexualization she experienced in Hollywood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.dailywire.com\/subscribe\/plus?_gl=1*1xtnwi0*_ga*NzM5MDUwMzIuMTY5OTAxNTg3Mg..*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTcwMDU2OTYyOS42NS4xLjE3MDA1NzA1NjcuNTIuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GET 50% OFF DAILYWIRE+ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a candid conversation on the podcast &#8220;Armchair Expert,&#8221; Portman revealed how being sexualized \u2062as a child hindered her own exploration of her \u200csexuality and instilled fear\u200d in her. She also \u200ddiscussed the misconceptions\u200c people \u200bhad about her\u2062 as she grew older, deliberately projecting a serious and conservative image to protect\u2062 herself. Portman emphasized\u2062 the \u2064importance \u2064of feeling safe\u200c and respected, especially during \u2064the vulnerable teenage years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/admitting-covid-shot-benefits-fade-fauci-pushes-boosters-for-lowest-risk-population-kids\/\" title=\"Admitting Covid Shot Benefits Fade, Fauci Pushes Boosters For Lowest-Risk Population: Kids\">potential detrimental effects<\/a> of early exposure to the darker\u200c side of Hollywood \u200don child \u200dactors&#8217;\u200d mental and emotional well-being?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Heard from fellow child actors who \u2064were not as fortunate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The entertainment industry \u200ccan be both glamorous and\u200c cutthroat, and \u200dchild actors\u200d are\u200c often exposed to a\u2063 harsh and adult-oriented \u2062environment at \u200da very young\u2064 age. They\u2064 are\u200d thrust into \u200ban intense spotlight \u200dand subjected to immense \u200dpressure,\u2064 which can have detrimental effects on their \u200cmental and \u2062emotional well-being. Portman fears that this early exposure \u200dto the darker side of Hollywood \u2063can\u200c rob children of their innocence\u2063 and disrupt their normal development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, Portman expressed concerns about the lack of\u2063 legal protections \u200dand regulations in place to\u2064 safeguard child actors. She emphasized the need for\u2063 stricter laws to ensure their\u200d safety and \u200bwell-being.\u2062 The young performers should\u200b be prioritized and their rights protected, \u200cbe \u2063it through limiting their \u200cworking hours, providing adequate education, or establishing a support system to address any issues they may face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As\u200c a mother herself\u200c now, Portman is even more acutely aware of the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-media-lies-setting-the-stage-for-another-benghazi-style-attack-on-american-embassies\/\" title=\"Are media lies preparing for another Benghazi-style embassy attack?\">potential \u2062dangers faced<\/a> by child actors. She believes it is the responsibility of parents, industry \u2062professionals, and society at large to prioritize the well-being of\u200c these young \u200bindividuals and create a nurturing environment for their growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Speaking out and advocating for change<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portman is using her platform \u2063and influence\u2063 to raise awareness about the prevalent issue of child labor in Hollywood. By speaking out and sharing\u2064 her own experiences,\u2062 she hopes to \u2064spark conversations\u2062 and initiate positive change within the \u200bindustry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to lending her voice to the cause,\u200c Portman is actively involved in organizations that advocate for children&#8217;s rights and\u2064 well-being. She supports initiatives that provide resources, education, and support for child actors, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face in the entertainment industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portman&#8217;s\u2064 commitment to combating child labor in Hollywood\u200c extends\u2064 beyond words. She has actively sought out projects that prioritize the fair treatment of\u2064 children on set and promote their welfare. By working only with productions \u2062that \u200dadhere to proper labor practices,\u2064 she hopes \u200bto set an example and encourage others to follow suit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The road ahead<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the entertainment industry has made progress \u200bin recognizing and addressing the issue of child \u2064labor, there is \u2062still much work to be done. Portman&#8217;s advocacy serves\u2062 as a reminder that the well-being of child actors should always be a priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By shedding \u200blight\u2063 on \u200dthe potential dangers of an industry\u2062 that often prioritizes \u200cprofit over \u2064the welfare of its youngest members, Portman is sparking discussions and pushing for long-lasting change. \u2062It is \u2063crucial for Hollywood to establish and enforce comprehensive regulations to protect child \u200cactors, ensuring their right to \u2064a safe and healthy \u2064upbringing while\u200b pursuing\u200c their passion for performing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, the goal should be to \u200dcreate an environment where talent can \u200cthrive without compromising the well-being and innocence\u200d of these young individuals. Natalie Portman&#8217;s courageous and principled stance against \u200cchild labor in Hollywood serves as \u2064an inspiration and a call to \u200baction for the industry and its stakeholders to reevaluate their approach and prioritize the\u2062 welfare of the next generation of performers. Only then can we truly\u2064 celebrate the magic of entertainment while preserving the rights \u200bof our youngest stars.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That I ended up in this industry at such a young age. It&#8217;s a tough environment, and kids should be allowed to just be kids without the pressures and risks that come with working in Hollywood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2108664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2108663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108663\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}