Natalie Portman skips Oscars

Natalie Portman is missing the 2017 Oscars, set to take place this morning Bangladesh time, and the Spirit Awards the day before because of her pregnancy.

 “Due to my pregnancy, I am unable to attend the Independent Spirit Awards and the Academy Awards,” Portman wrote in a statement. “I feel so lucky to be honored among my fellow nominees and wish them the most beautiful of weekends.”

Portman was nominated for best female lead at the Spirit Awards for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Pablo Larrain's “Jackie”, but lost out to Isabelle Huppert (“Elle”). The film was also up for best feature and editing, but did not take home any awards. 

The same role, which has earned the actress rave reviews, also earned Portman a nomination for best actress at the Oscars. “Jackie” is also nominated for score and costume design.

 “Jackie” is Portman's third Oscar nomination. She won the best actress award in 2010 for “Black Swan” and was nominated in the supporting category in 2004 for “Closer”.

Source: Variety