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EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Portman 'Shrugs Off' Novel Allegedly Inspired by Her Life · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Rumor has it Natalie Portman is the subject of Rachel Cusks' new novel, Life of M. However, the Oscar-winning actress isn't phased by this speculation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: According to sources, the insider revealed, Natalie and Rachel hardly know each other.
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[SPEAKER_00]: They are acquaintances at best.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The source continued, Natalie is more focused on the devastation of the fires in France and her pregnancy.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The insider added that Portman is ignoring the noise around the book.
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[SPEAKER_00]: She has always admired Rachel's writing, but the character M does not reflect Natalie at all.
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[SPEAKER_00]: According to the book's publisher, M is described as one of the most recognizable faces of our time.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Further reports suggest that M has similarities to Portman, including starring in a ballet film.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Cusk wrote that M's movie debut at age 13, and at her childhood, echoing Portman's first film lay on.
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[SPEAKER_00]: One critic noted, it's very identifiably a portrait of Natalie Portman that doesn't seem to recognize her as fully human.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the buzz, Portman continues to focus on her own life and who her real friends are.