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Natalie Portman goes from movie theater to soccer field! The Oscar-winning actress, known for her critically acclaimed work in front of her camera, recently disappeared behind the lens of her new documentary, her series Angel City.
Rachel Lindsay of “Extra’s” told Natalie at the premiere of the three-part series she produced. This series takes you behind the scenes at Angel City Football Club, a landmark Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League team.
“We found ourselves doing something very unique as we were building the team from the ground up,” said Natalie. “We are building a team as a startup. We are building a team that is primarily female founders and female investors. I realized that it was important to know our story and meet our players, and also that our experience, good or bad — could help someone else trying to do this in another city. there is.”
A mother of two, one of the co-founders of Angel City Football Club, reveals how her son inspired him to start the team.
“When I saw my son watching the Women’s World Cup with just as much admiration and inspiration from the female players as the male players, I knew I wanted to make a team. If we grew up with icons of female athletes alongside male athletes, this would really change the culture.”
“I mean, at some point in your career, all you want to do is impress your kids and do something for them. So here I am.”
The ‘Black Swan’ star also spoke about the importance of highlighting the pay gap in sport and what can be done to further its causes, with men making huge amounts of money rightfully so. Compared to being an athlete, it was kind of a combination of those things because you can be an athlete icon but you can’t pay her mortgage.
“I think the pay gap in sports is probably the biggest gap in the world. A lot of people would say, ‘Oh, it’s because it’s not seen the same way.’ But if you’re not investing in it So if you’re not putting in the same advertising dollars, you’re not putting in the same sponsorship dollars, you’re not airing prime time on an easily accessible channel, you can’t compare it,” Natalie added. I was.
“Thus, these stars deserve to be valued in the same way that the fans value them. Only by doing it in a more accessible way.”
Natalie shared her favorite moments during the production process, stating: Thanks to the docuseries, I was able to understand a little more what their characters were like – a little more understanding of their personalities, their stories, their family histories. is not just the boss of the field. ”
The 41-year-old also thanked Hollywood writers, saying she supported the strike called by the Writers Guild of America.
“I’m totally supportive writers strike,” she said. “And I hope that it will be resolved quickly and fairly.”
“Angel City” premieres May 16 on HBO and HBO Max.
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