Talk about a diva. Natalie Portman looks stunning as pop star Celeste in the first full trailer for Brady Corbet’s drama “Vox Lux.”
Donning a thick New York accent and quite the attitude, Portman plays a pop star on the verge of a comeback in this film about celebrity, madness, motherhood and fame. So while Portman unfortunately doesn’t sing in this trailer, she does put on quite the show.
“This is a culmination of my life’s work so far,” Portman says to a journalist in the film. “But that’s what this show is about. It’s about rebirth.”
Portman stars alongside Jude Law, Christopher Abbott and Stacy Martin in the film that follows two sisters who survive a violent tragedy in 1999, leading them to compose and perform a song about the experience that launches their musical careers. Eighteen years later, Portman’s character is a mother struggling to navigate her career amid scandals when she’s faced with another act of violence.
Sia provided original songs for “Vox Lux,” with Portman starring as Celeste, a similarly elusive and camera shy pop star who finds sudden fame.
Corbet’s film played at Venice and TIFF earlier this year. The title of the film refers to the sci-fi inspired album that Celeste is touring on behalf in the film. But the film is more specifically about how this foul-mouthed pop savior must overcome her personal and familial struggles to navigate motherhood, madness and monolithic fame.
Neon will release the drama on Dec. 7. Watch the first full trailer above.
9 Stars Who Played Jackie Kennedy, From Natalie Portman to Katie Holmes (Photos)
Jackie Kennedy has been a favorite role for actresses the past half-century. Click on to see who's donned the pillbox hat to play one of America's most famous First Ladies.
The real Jackie Kennedy (1929-1994) was born Jacqueline Bouvier and married the future President Kennedy in 1953, 10 years before he was assassinated in Dallas.
Divine, "Eat Your Makeup" (1968)
Yes, the drag queen later famous for John Waters movies such as "Hairspray" impersonated Jackie in this tasteless reenactment of the JFK assassination, from Waters' first 16 mm short.
Jacqueline Bisset, "The Greek Tycoon" (1978)
This drama was loosely based on the former First Lady's relationship with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
Blair Brown, "Kennedy" (1983)
This NBC miniseries starring Martin Sheen as the title character was pegged to the 20th anniversary of the JFK assassination.
Rhoda Griffis , "Love Field" (1992)
This drama follows Dallas housewife Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett (Michelle Pfeiffer), who is fascinated by Jackie and devastated by her husband's assassination.
Stephanie Romanov, "Thirteen Days" (2000)
This political thriller about the Cuban missile crisis starred Kevin Costner as a top Kennedy adviser.
Katie Holmes, "The Kennedys" (2011)
This miniseries attracted major attention when Kennedy family members spoke out against its sensational content, including JFK's alleged pill use.
Ginnifer Goodwin, "Killing Kennedy" (2013)
This NatGeo TV movie about the assassination and the events that led to it was based on the bestseller from Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.
Kat Steffens, "Parkland" (2013)
This feature from Tom Hanks' Playtone production company tells the story of JFK's last day from several viewpoints, including that of the medical team after the shooting.
Natalie Portman, "Jackie" (2016)
Portman received wide acclaim and an Oscar nomination for her performance in this biopic.
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The First Lady of Camelot has been a subject of fascination for more than 50 years
Jackie Kennedy has been a favorite role for actresses the past half-century. Click on to see who's donned the pillbox hat to play one of America's most famous First Ladies.
