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Natalie Portman Reveals Rib Injury Filming Black Swan

1/28/2026

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Natalie Portman revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that she suffered a rib injury while filming Black Swan.
The injury occurred as a result of being lifted frequently during production.
Portman trained intensively for up to five hours daily with former New York City Ballet dancer Mary Helen Bower.
Darren Aronofsky directed Black Swan.
Portman won an Oscar for her role as Nina Sayers, a ballerina facing psychological challenges.

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Natalie Portman revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that she suffered a rib injury while filming Black Swan.
The injury occurred as a result of being lifted frequently during production.
Portman trained intensively for up to five hours daily with former New York City Ballet dancer Mary Helen Bower.
Darren Aronofsky directed Black Swan.
Portman won an Oscar for her role as Nina Sayers, a ballerina facing psychological challenges.