Natalie Portman

As a child, Natalie Portman spent her school holidays attending theater camps. When she was ten, she auditioned for Ruthless! about a girl who is prepared to commit murder to get the lead in a school play. Natalie Portman was chosen as the understudy for Britney Spears. In 1994, she auditioned for Luc Besson's film Léon (aka The Professional). Natalie Portman was initially turned down, but through further auditioning won the part.