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Nov 27, 2017 · Keira Knightley played Natalie Portman’s double in the legendary Star Wars: Phantom Menace in 1999. Some folks are under the impression that Knightley and Portman look exactly alike and...
Jul 8, 2023 · As far as the female leads for the film went, the role of Padme Amidala was actually split between two up-and-coming actresses - Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman. In a way, they played the same character. Their relationship with each other has been speculated on since then, but what's the truth?
Mar 6, 2020 · We're talking about Knightley's role in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in which she played the body double to Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman).
Apr 3, 2023 · Keira Knightley might be non-plussed about getting mistaken for Natalie Portman. But she'd be over the moon if it was Emma Thompson.
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The first time Keira's name was mentioned around the world was when it was revealed (in a plot twist kept secret by director George Lucas) that she played Natalie Portman 's decoy "Padme" to Portman's "Amidala" in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999).
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Jan 30, 2014 · KEIRA KNIGHTLEY's Star Wars Secrets as Natalie Portman's Double - The Graham Norton Show BBC AMERICA. BBC America. 1.2M subscribers. Subscribed. 26K. 4.5M views 10 years ago.
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Her time in the movie did not mark a significant breakthrough, despite sharing monotone dialogue with fellow actress Natalie Portman, which led to a convoluted decoy plotline.