Natalie Portman Admits <br />'Star Wars' Backlash Was Tough The actress became a household <br />name after starring as Padme Amidala <br />in the 'Star Wars' prequels. But her work was heavily criticized <br />by many Star Wars fans. It was tough for Portman to take. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire' The 'Black Swan' star was <br />a teen when the first of the prequel <br />trilogy movies came out in 1999. Her young age made it difficult for her to "understand" the backlash. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire' However, Portman noted that <br />some fans have "re-evaluated' <br />their initial reaction to the films. Natalie Portman, to 'Empire'
