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Why Natalie Portman should win Best Actress

Actress recreated an icon as Jackie Kennedy

<p>Natalie Portman's uncanny portrayal of American icon Jackie Kennedy is definitely Oscar-worthy.&nbsp;</p>

Natalie Portman's uncanny portrayal of American icon Jackie Kennedy is definitely Oscar-worthy. 

There’s a reason history remembers Jacqueline Kennedy. Despite the tragedy of her husband’s assassination, the first lady was always known for her personality and her speech, poise and etiquette were reminiscent of royalty. Natalie Portman’s performance as the famed title role in “Jackie” proved flawless in recreating the iconic persona of the beloved woman.

While realistically imitating a historical figure is a task few actors can pull off, Portman brought her role to life in a scarily impressive manner. In watching both Jackie Kennedy in the 1962 documentary “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy” and Portman’s recreation of the same program in 2016, the similarity is hauntingly accurate.

Furthermore, in the nearly two-hour film, Portman demanded attention in in nearly every scene. While other Best Actress nominee favorite Emma Stone played half of a leading pair in the musical “La La Land,” Portman carried the film by herself — proving she deserves the award.

Of all the Best Actress nominees, Portman had the most difficult task — recreating a woman that has become an American legend and household hero.

Lighting a cigarette with an uncanny calm in her voice, Jackie whispered a line in the film, “I lost track somewhere, what was real, what was performance.” Certainly, the audience felt the same way about Portman’s ability to bring “Jackie” back to life — giving her a strong claim to this year’s Best Actress award.

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