was incredibly young when she broke out on the Hollywood scene with Star Wars. George Lucas’s prequel series was certainly made brighter by her presence. She played the love interest of the conflicted Anakin Skywalker who goes on to become the iconic Darth Vader we all know and fear. 

However, it was not easy for the actress to deal with the negativity and hatred that came following the release of the movies since fans couldn’t resonate with the story as much as they did with the original trilogy. Portman did not let the haters take control of her emotions and in fact, found a way to express herself in a humorous manner.

In an appearance at the Saturday Night Live show, a staple entertainment source, Portman decided to showcase her rapping skills while defending her take on the prequel movies. She hosted the show in 2006 and again in 2018. Each time she released a rap song that highlighted her truly versatile skills. 

Natalie’s Rap 2 - SNL

The Natalie’s Rap 2 was even wilder, filthier, and more outrageous than the first. She rapped with Chris Redd and Andy Samberg, while the lyrics were filled with exaggerated aggression and absurd humor, as she playfully destroyed her good girl public image. On top of everything, the viewers who did love the prequel movies cheered as Portman defended the movies with everything she had.

Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith-The final battle
Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith | Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd

Even though the Star Wars franchise has grossed a lot at the box office, the fandom has been embroiled in a massive debate ever since Lucas decided to bring on prequel and sequel movies.

While many fans feel the original trilogy should have remained untouched, other fans are happier to see the universe evolve and expand into something bigger. 

When the prequel movies were released, fans were disappointed with how Anakin’s story was dealt with. It received immense backlash and criticism, with viewers finding the story unconnected to the original. Criticism was majorly focused on aspects like dialogue, acting, and CGI, leading to a significant backlash against the trilogy.

Now that enough time has passed and a newer generation of fans is discovering the galaxy far, far away, the prequels are being seen in an all-new light. Added nostalgia and a growing narrative around the franchise are rekindling the love fans once had for the Star Wars universe. Albeit with humor and a bit of comedy, fans are looking back at the prequel movies as beloved additions to the original saga.