Natalie Portman believes she missed out on her childhood.
The 26-year-old star - who began acting at the tender age of 11, when she played orphan Mathilda in 'Léon' - regrets starting work so young because she had to grow up too quickly.
She said: "I do kind of feel that I lost part of my childhood. I was one of those kids that always wanted to be older, which I now think is a shame. I try to make up for that now by being outdoors more, playing, being silly and not being afraid of that. I don't feel that I missed out on a normal life, but when I was a kid I wasn't out playing in the mud."
Natalie also revealed she was indulged by her parents as a child, even though they didn't have much money.
She said: "I was a spoiled, only child in a Jewish family - very outgoing. We didn't have any money because my dad was training to be a doctor while I was growing up. So throughout my childhood it wasn't like we were poor, but there wasn't any luxurious spending." | 
