how old was natalie portman in leon

Natalie Portman was 12 years old when she filmed and starred in Léon: The Professional , and she was 13 by the time the movie was released in 1994.

Quick Scoop: Why that age?

• Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981.

• Léon: The Professional was released in 1994, meaning she was 13 at release.

• Production and filming took place earlier, when she was about 12, which is why many sources describe her as 12 during the shoot and 13 in the finished film.

So if you’re wondering “how old was Natalie Portman in Léon?” — the usual answer is: around 12 during filming, 13 when audiences first saw her as Mathilda.

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