Natalie Portman: I'll Never Marry

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Natalie Portman isn't itching to be get marriage anytime soon, in fact she's vowed to never walk down the aisle because she doesn't 'need a piece of paper.'

Portman says, "I'm into monogamy. But I'm not really into marriage. I sort of hate the legal aspect of it. What does the state have to do with it?

"Why are they making rules that say my lover can stay in the United States if they're foreign or share my health care benefits because I'm straight - but if you're gay, you can't have that?"

So I'm guessing designers shouldn't send her any wedding dress samples just yet huh?

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Reader Comments

7:23PM 02/18/08 Kevin

Natalie should marry me...I wouldn`t ask for any money or fame...She could keep me secret from public eye...I would let her do anything she wants...Make movies etc.Then when she needs her man she could come to me..Honor is my code and she could always trust me...Don`t be afraid Natalie...

5:02PM 02/18/08 john

She's right and fine as hell!! But with a 50 percent divore rate there is very little meaning sanctity my bum! I don't care about gay people but they should be allowed to marry. What do I care I have enough things in my life to worry about weather two men or women want to marry each other. I see it this way how is it legal in Germany, Canada, Austrailia, Switzerland, Ireland... etc... but it's illegal here? Were suppose to be the home of the free?? Guess we aint. Oh and to those jerks out there I live near gays and my kids are just fine.

4:47PM 02/18/08 Michele

Good for her. Marriage is a ridiculous institution. Years ago, when women didn't have any rights and were rarely educated, marriage protected them and provided some security. Now, it's nothing more than self-imprisonment. If you want to be life-partners, then go for it. But tying up a relationship in legalities is only for someone who is insecure, foolish ... or both.

3:26PM 02/18/08 K

The only thing God condemns is judgement, of which you preacher types seem to be up to the ears with. The fact is, the institution of marriage has about a 45% success rate, about 85% cheat and break the vows anyhow..it doesn't make sense to enter into something where the odds are crap...it's like bad gambling!

3:11PM 02/18/08 steve

id fill every hole N P has mmm mmmm

2:32PM 02/18/08 Jim

I dont want to marry her, but can i just have sex with her? ohhh thats right she doesnt like meat either oh well

1:55PM 02/18/08 Kelli Meiann

Posted by: Lisa on 02/18/2008 12:33 PM Why does the world have to know or care that you love someone? being there for them and showing your love to them is all that matters. You don't get it you love people with or with out people knowing... Thats the beauty and even if you tell the world why does the state have to set rules for you and they made the choice to keep religion and state separate? I think this is a double standard. As God is the one who Instills the value of marriage... In the states eyes its a way to make money... they charge for the license, to announce it, to have it, to divorce to split your possessions, and your children... not to mention they turn you against each by holding standard that mostly make your marriage a failure... like where you can live, the schools you send your children to, the sexy singles you miss out on... Tisk Tisk you for falling into the states money trap!

1:38PM 02/18/08 Kelli Meiann

Posted by: Christian on 02/15/2008 01:33 PM Marriage has its origins in Religion and since we keep religion and state separate why is state so involved in marriage? In all fairness shes right (Natalie.) You don't need a piece of paper to tell you how you feel and since more than half of marriages end in divorce it would be much easier to end a bad affair by simply walking away and not involving so many legal matters? Just because you are together doesn't mean you do everything together... My mother always said don't depend on anyone. So if its over pack your things and move on... Only women and men who live in fairy tale land want to go through the inevitable divorce and fight for years splitting up things... Be reasonable split the kids who ever makes the most move and take what you want to keep and be friendly for the children's sake... No kids well move on you should have lots of saving for going half on everything and get on with. that piece of paper brings years of misery... and if your relationship is going well what do you need that piece of paper for... let you pastor marry you and never file for a marriage license... that way god approves your happy and you won't have to every worry about splitting anything.

1:20PM 02/18/08 Ruth

Marriage is a sacrament, given to us by God, when Jesus was at the wedding of Canaan. Therefore, making it a sacrament, yes, it is a choice, IF you choose to get married, but there are legalities along with it too. As for gay's, being gay is a choice, NOT condone by God, but condemned by God. Read the story of Sodom and Gormora! Gay's are getting more "rights" than straight people these days.

1:18PM 02/18/08 JD

I'd marry her with or withought the lipstick, perferably withought ...

0:55PM 02/18/08 Casanova

It's a shame she never met me. Pass my number on to her please.... it's 555-1212. Ciao

0:50PM 02/18/08 David

Portman is insane. Marriage is more than "just a piece of paper." The ceremony is a public declaration of a couple's unbreakable love. At least, that's the way I see it. When I get married, I want the whole world to know that I gave my heart to ONE SPECIAL GIRL. I would die FOR her, or die WITHOUT her. If Portman doesn't get that, she has no idea what love means.

0:33PM 02/18/08 Lisa

Is not that she doesn't believe in marriage, it's clearly just her way of protesting because it's not legal for gays.

0:23PM 02/18/08 sam b

"christian" or whoever you are. You are the one missing the point. marriage IS just a peice of paper,it's all about the people making the commitment. Also,do you even know any gay people? What you say about gay marriage sounds like YOUR opinion,not any facts.i think these hollywood people who get married young are STUPID. Waiting until things are stable [they have the time and money to do this] is much better.

0:19PM 02/18/08 Mel

I said the same thing, for the exact same reasons, meet my husband and married 3 months later, never say never...we've been married 8 years... oh and the last 2 companies I have worked for (including the one I am at now) offer health insurance for domestic partners (gay/lesbian or straight couples not married), just wanted to add that.

11:33AM 02/18/08 Phil

I agree with Natalie. Why would anybody want the government involved in their relationship? But I'd marry the lady anyway.

11:32AM 02/18/08 Bob

That's pretty FUBAR, taking keywords from our posts and linking them to commercial services. The last thing I want to do is provide an advertising venue for some ambulance-chasing scavenger making his living off failed marriages.

11:22AM 02/18/08 Bob

[[As for "gay" marriages... most gay couples do not stay together as their life is not one of monagamy.]] If that's the case, heterosexual marriages would be outlawed, too. Just look at the divorce rates. It's hilarious how the religious right wants to "protect" marriage by stopping some people from trying it. If the conservatives really wanted to protect marriage, they'd outlaw divorce. But conservatives like to dissolve their marriages about as much as liberals do. Just ask Newt Gingrich, who served up divorce papers on his wife when she was helpless in a hospital bed. Natalie's young enough to not realize the she should never say never. Someday she'll realize that marriage isn't just about a contract with the government.

11:12AM 02/18/08 rich

Maybe if she gets rid of that lipstick, someone will maybe marry her. just maybe...

11:10AM 02/18/08 scott

whats up with that lipstick??????????

11:03AM 02/16/08 SNURDLY

Mockers and scoffers of sin...

7:28AM 02/16/08 Anonymous

she is right in a way..i just hope she finds love...she deserves it!

1:56PM 02/15/08 anonymous

Natalie is so wrong...she doesn't understand what marriage is really all about(a true commitment to someone) nor why the "state" gets involved.It's a legal commitment, that's why there is a marriage license, it is a contract.There is property at stake when you marry, also, children could be involved.She would not do a movie or exact any legal business without a contract...as for gays not getting any kind of spousal benefits...the hell they don't! Countless companies offer plans to people and their "significant others".I don't know what planet she's been on. As for "gay" marriages...most gay couples do not stay together as their life is not one of monagamy. There are some who do make a commitment to each other, but on the whole, it is not in the lifestyle.Natalie in reality, is afraid to make a commitment to someone period.

1:33PM 02/15/08 Christian

Natalie is totally right...marriage is a choice that should be available to both gay and straight couples...how could a gay couple wanting to strengthen their relationship hurt a straight couples relationship? Truth is it can't it's just an excuse for people to spread hate and prejucice...

1:22PM 02/15/08 Stephanie

Marriage sucks, Natalie's got it right...

9:00AM 02/15/08 Narcissus

Queue the Prince music: "Oh I say let's pretend we're married and go all night/ There ain't nothin' wrong if it feels all right/ I won't stop until the morning light/ Let's pretend we're married and go all night, tonight ..."

7:36AM 02/15/08 Charlotte

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7:28AM 02/15/08 La Chat

That's an ugly lipstick it looks like 80's make up

7:24AM 02/15/08 laure

she is totally right I guess it is a french thing americans are so into marriage and see how long it lasts!!!Bling Bling Bling