Natalie Portman is speaking out following her decision to not travel to Israel to accept the Genesis Prize.
Following the 36-year-old actress’ decision, the award ceremony was cancelled and a representative for Natalie was quoted saying that “recent events in Israel have been extremely distressing to her” and that “she cannot in good conscience move forward with the ceremony.”
Now Natalie is speaking out to say that her decision has “mischaracterized by others.”
“I chose not to attend because I did not want to appear as endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu, who was to be giving a speech at the ceremony. By the same token, I am not part of the BDS movement and do not endorse it,” Natalie said, referring to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions group that protests Israel over its treatment of Palestinians and the West Bank.
Natalie added that she now plans to donate to multiple Israeli charities that she will announce soon.
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Jenna Dewan received a prestigious honor while stepping out at the St. Jude Hope & Heritage Gala!
The 37-year-old actress took the stage at the annual event on Friday evening (April 20) at 583 Park in New York City.
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During the gala, Jenna was named Humanitarian of the Year for her consistent contributions to the hospital and promoting their pioneering research and lifesaving treatments.
“Thank you @stjude for this incredible honor! I am so proud of everything you do and continue to do for children❤️🙏🏻,” Jenna wrote on her Instagram.
This was Jenna‘s first appearance since announcing her split from Channing Tatum.
FYI: Jenna is wearing Zuhair Murad.
Antonio Banderas is celebrating the premiere of Genius: Picasso!
The 57-year-old actor hit the red carpet at the show’s Tribeca Film Festival premiere on Friday night (April 20) at BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York City.
He was joined by his co-stars Alex Rich, Samantha Colley, T.R. Knight and Seth Gabel.
Bryce Dallas Howard was also in attendance.
Genius: Picasso premieres on National Geographic on April 24th.
Also pictured inside: Antonio and the cast, including Poppy Delevingne, at the launch of Genius: Studio, a one-of-a-kind experiential art lab in NYC.
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Tristan Thompson was spotted boarding the Cleveland Cavilers team plane on Thursday (April 19) as he and his teammates head to Indiana for game three of their NBA playoff series with Pacers. The new dad was benched for the game the night, but his team did tie the series 1-1.
Tristan has found himself in hot water with girlfriend
Khloe Kardashian after he was caught cheating on her just a few days before she welcomed the couple's daughter
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Michael J. Fox is recovering after an operation on his spine.
The 56-year-old recently underwent surgery but is recovering and doing well.
“Michael J. Fox recently underwent spinal surgery unrelated to his Parkinson’s,” his rep said in a statement to People.
She added, “He is recovering, feeling great, and looking forward to getting back on the golf course this summer.”
No further details about his surgery have been revealed but it is likely the reason he was recently forced to cancel an appearance at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo later this month.
We hope Michael makes a quick recovery!
Ariana Grande will reportedly be surprising fans during Coachella‘s second weekend!
The 24-year-old superstar is said to be taking the stage on Friday (April 30) at some point during the evening.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ariana Grande
That performance coincides with the release of Ariana‘s new single “No Tears Left to Cry.”
Although it’s not clear if Ariana will be getting a solo set or making a guest appearance with another artist, fans are speculating she will perform with headliner The Weeknd.
Ariana previously collaborated with The Weeknd on their hit single “Love Me Harder.”
