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Actress-producer Natalie Portman has recently slammed the Academy Awards organisers for shutting out women-directed films. It has to be noted that Natalie’s
The Gallerist has officially been premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, followed by a theatrical release later in 2026. Recently, at the press conference of the film festival, Natalie Portman called out the Academy Awards for snubbing many female-directed films. For the unversed, the organisers announced the nominations for the Oscars 2026 a few days ago. Moreover, Natalie Portman also criticised ICE authorities for brutally killing Renee Good in Minneapolis, USA, on January 7, 2026.
Natalie Portman Slams Oscars 2026
At the press conference, The Gallerist actress mentioned that the Oscars shut out several good films that were directed by women from the nominations. According to her, only Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet got 8 nominations at the Oscars 2026, including best picture and best director.
Natalie feels that there were many best films this year which were made by women. According to the actress, people just see the barriers at the entry level because many people were not even recognised at awards time. Natalie Portman said that female directors don’t get the accolades they deserve at the award ceremonies. She mentioned films like Sorry Baby, Left-Handed Girl, Hedda and The Testament Of Ann Lee that could have been selected by the jury.
Natalie Portman Slams ICE
Natalie Portman also opened up about the burning topic of Renee Good’s tragic demise. For the unversed, the ICE officer fatally killed Renee Good. She openly blasted ICE brutality. During the interview, Portman stated that the brutality of ICC has to stop immediately. She called it a bittersweet moment for her as she is celebrating her film’s premiere at the festival while the nation is in pain.
About Natalie Portman’s The Gallerist
Natalie Portman’s The Gallerist has been directed by Cathy Yan. The upcoming dark comedy thriller film also features Jenna Ortega, Sterling K Brown, Zach Galifianakis, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Natalia has also produced the film with Jonathan King, Ash Sarohia, Sophie mas, Tom McCarthy, Rae Baron and Zola Elgart Glassman. The Gallerist has music composed by Andrew Orkin and Joseph Shirley.
On the professional front, Natalie Portman has also worked in films such as Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menannce, Black Swan, Thor, Knight Of Cups, Song To Song and so on. She will next be seen in Good Sex, which is also being produced by her.
