Natalie Portman joins forces with unlikely star as the duo are seen on set of new Netflix rom-com
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By JACQUELINE LINDENBERG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Natalie Portman glammed up alongside Lena Dunham as the two stars were seen on set of the upcoming romantic-comedy Good Sex in NYC on Wednesday.
The Oscar winner, 44 – whose rarely seen teenage son called in his mom to impress a YouTuber – was spotted filming multiple scenes throughout the bustling city as production officially kicked off.
The actress has been cast to play a couples therapist named Ally – while Dunham is both the writer and director on the anticipated project.
Portman put on a leggy display in a black ensemble which was layered with a stylish gray blazer as she mingled with Lena in between shooting portions of the movie.
She slipped into a pair of sleek, black shoes and allowed her brunette locks to flow down past her shoulders in light waves.
Natalie completed one of her many looks of the day by sporting a pair of fashionable black shades and accessorized the ensemble with a necklace.
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Natalie Portman, 44, glammed up alongside Lena Dunham, 39, as the two stars were seen on set of the upcoming romantic-comedy Good Sex in NYC on Wednesday
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The Oscar winner was spotted filming multiple scenes throughout the bustling city as production officially kicked off
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The star was seen chatting with Dunham as they walked alongside each other on a crowded sidewalk.
The Girls alum donned a black and white-polka dot dress in the warmer summer weather as she held a paper and pen in her hand.
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Some of the crew were also spotted setting up equipment nearby a row of apartments ahead of filming a scene.
Portman later flashed a small smile as she showed her phone to Lena who was sitting in a chair off camera.
The actress further showed off her chic style wearing a white blouse with black ribbon tied around the neckline and a black miniskirt.
The Black Swan star additionally donned a pair of black loafers and sipped on a refreshing drink in her hand.
Natalie’s second outfit was completed with a small black purse which she easily carried.
She was also seen holding a conversation on the phone in a light gray dress on set of the Netflix film.
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The actress has been cast to play a couples therapist named Ally – while Dunham is both the writer and director on the anticipated project
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Portman put on a leggy display in a black ensemble which was layered with a stylish gray blazer as she mingled with Lena in between shooting portions of the movie
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Natalie completed one of her many looks of the day by sporting a pair of fashionable black shades and accessorized the ensemble with a necklace
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The star was seen chatting with Dunham as they walked alongside each other on a crowded sidewalk
The Girls alum donned a black and white-polka dot dress in the warmer summer weather as she held a paper and pen in her hand
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Portman later flashed a small smile as she showed her phone to Lena who was sitting in a chair off camera
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The actress further showed off her chic style wearing a white blouse with black ribbon tied around the neckline as well as a black miniskirt
The premise of Good Sex is: ‘A 40-something couples therapist ventures back into the world of dating in New York.
‘Between two very different romances – a young hipster and a successful fifty-something – she must discover what she really wants in love,’ per an IMDB synopsis.
Along with Portman, other stars that have been cast in the movie include Mark Ruffalo, Meg Ryan, Tramell Tillman, Rashida Jones and Tucker Pillsbury.
Dunham is writing and directing the rom-com, and Natalie is both acting and producing the project.
Earlier this year in March, it was reported that Netflix won a $55 million bidding war for the film, per Variety.
Lena is known for creating the hit HBO series Girls – which she also starred in and wrote. The Golden Globe winner additionally directed some episodes of the show.
Dunham has also written and directed films including Sharp Stick (2022) and Catherine Called Birdy (2022).
When Girls concluded in 2017, the star stepped away from the spotlight and opened up about taking an ‘intentional break’ from acting during a recent interview with The Times.
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Natalie’s second outfit was completed with a small black purse which she easily carried
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She was also seen holding a conversation on the phone in a light gray dress on set of the Netflix film
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The premise of Good Sex is: ‘A 40-something couples therapist ventures back into the world of dating in New York’
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‘Between two very different romances – a young hipster and a successful fifty-something – she must discover what she really wants in love,’ per an IMDB synopsis
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Dunham is writing and directing the rom-com, and Natalie is both acting and producing the project
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Earlier this year in March, it was reported that Netflix won a $55 million bidding war for the film, per Variety
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Lena is known for creating the hit HBO series Girls – which she also starred in and wrote. The Golden Globe winner additionally directed some episodes of the show; seen far right in Girls with Jemima Kirke
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When Girls concluded in 2017, the star stepped away from the spotlight and opened up about taking an ‘intentional break’ from acting during a recent interview with The Times
Lena had been embroiled in past controversies, including when she supported Girls writer Murray Miller who was accused of sexual assault.
‘I didn’t really understand how to distinguish between what was and wasn’t necessary for the public. I felt confused about how I was supposed to respond,’ she explained.
‘I thought if I explain properly who I am, or give a glimpse of who I am, people are going to have a different perception of me, that we would be friends. But no one cares – and that’s fine.’
She also reflected on her time in rehab due to her addiction to prescription anxiety medication and said it ‘felt like all the maturing and changing that had been kept at bay by the experience of being in that cocoon of the show was suddenly happening at a speed that was overwhelming.
‘It was a painful metamorphosis. I definitely took an intentional break [from public life].’
Along with her new movie Good Sex – which does not have a release date as of yet – Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much is set to premiere on the streaming site later this month on July 10.
The show – which stars Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter – was created by both Lena and husband Luis Felber.
The premise is: ‘After a breakup, New York workaholic Jessica moves to London planning on being alone. She meets Felix who causes her to reconsider finding love again,’ per IMDB.
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Natalie has also been keeping busy and recently starred in the action movie Fountain Of Youth – which dropped on Apple TV+ in May; seen in Cannes in May
Natalie has also been keeping busy and recently starred in the action movie Fountain Of Youth – which dropped on Apple TV+ in May.
The film – which was directed by Guy Ritchie – had also starred John Krasinski, Eiza Gonzalez and Domhnall Gleeson.
Portman currently resides in Paris with her two children Aleph, 13, and Amalia, eight – whom she shares with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied.
Her eldest child recently interacted with YouTuber star Marlon LuGu, and the pair had a lighthearted exchange when the teen name dropped his famous mom.
