The things actors will do…

…for the role of a lifetime.

Recently, Natalie Portman shared about her experience preparing for and performing her role in The Black Swan.

Her work certainly paid off because she is one of the frontrunners in the Academy Awards race for Best Actress. Here is the interview:

If you can’t get your fill of Best Actress drama, pick up a copy of the book, Best Actress by John Kane. It’s a trashy Hollywood novel but it’s amusing….

And if you want to learn more about method acting and the kind of intense prep Portman did, consider signing up for acting school in New York. Click the Classes tab at the top of the page for more details and our upcoming schedule.