The Israeli born brunette burst onto the Hollywood scene with her star making and critically acclaimed performance in the hit film The Professional starring Jean Reno. Since then she has established herself as one of the premiere talents and box office draws in the industry.

After the success of The Professional she starred in high profile roles in the films Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, Beautiful Girls with Uma Thurman, Everyone Says I Love You directed by Woody Allen, Mars Attacks! directed by Tim Burton and the runaway box office juggernaught Star Wars prequels.

She established herself as a leading lady in the films Anywhere But Here, Where the Heart Is and the Academy Award Nominated films Cold Mountain and her Oscar nominated performance in Closer.

In 2008, she co-starred with Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana in The Other Boleyn Girl.

1. Born: June 9, 1981
2. Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
3. Birth name: Natalie Hershlag
4. Height: 5'3"
5. Vegetarian
6. Only Child