In Interview, Portman opened up about what it felt like being “really sexualized” as a child actor, while Barrymore described her childhood in the spotlight as a “a real car crash” on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Natalie Portman reflected on navigating Hollywood from a young age and how she protected herself while being 'really sexualized' as a child star. 'My way of protecting myself was to be like, 'I’m so serious.

After making her onscreen debut at 11, Natalie Portman quickly learned to separate herself from her public image.