"As a kid, I was really sexualized, which I think happens to a lot of young girls who are onscreen," she continued

Portman revealed on an episode of the “Smartless” podcast last year that she learned at a young age to project a tough exterior on film sets to avoid sexualization by potential predators in the industry.

Natalie Portman has candidly opened up about being sexualised as a child actor following Léon: The Professional as she admits to being ‘scared’ by it.