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ABlairican Pie · 02-27-2005, 05:58 PM

Portman's Lips Incite Angry Mob

Natalie Portman has learned the hard way that it isn't kosher to swap spit near a holy site. The cutie-pie actress was "angrily confronted" by dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jewish worshipers in Jerusalem on Tuesday while filming a romantic scene for the road trip flick "Free Zone," reports the AP.

The trouble began when Portman, 23, snuggled up to Israeli actor Aki Avni near the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish prayer spots, where public displays of affection are strictly forbidden and men and women are expected to pray separately.

When the worshipers spied the smooching actors, they reportedly made a beeline for them, shouting, "Immoral! Immoral!" Coincidentally, that's the same reaction we have whenever "According to Jim" or "Yes, Dear" comes on.

Police got between the angry mob and the production crew, who quickly packed up and left.

The Israeli-born Portman, who is up for a Best Supporting Actress prize at this Sunday's Oscars for her thong-clad turn as a stripper in "Closer," has spent the last few months studying at Hebrew University. Her rep remains mum on the incident.

Nighthawk76 · 02-27-2005, 06:28 PM

Natalie and the rest of the production crew probably didn't know that they were doing anything wrong. Natalie does not come across to me as a person who would offend people on purpose.

ABlairican Pie · 02-27-2005, 07:28 PM

The Orthodox Jewish folks need to lighten up a bit. Jahweh doesn't strike people dead with lightning bolts....anymore.

02-27-2005, 05:58 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Natalie Portman's Kiss Incites Angry Mob Portman's Lips Incite Angry Mob Natalie Portman has learned the hard way that it isn't kosher to swap spit near a holy site. The cutie-pie actress was "angrily confronted" by dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jewish worshipers in Jerusalem on Tuesday while filming a romantic scene for the road trip flick "Free Zone," reports the AP. The trouble began when Portman, 23, snuggled up to Israeli actor Aki Avni near the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish prayer spots, where public displays of affection are strictly forbidden and men and women are expected to pray separately. When the worshipers spied the smooching actors, they reportedly made a beeline for them, shouting, "Immoral! Immoral!" Coincidentally, that's the same reaction we have whenever "According to Jim" or "Yes, Dear" comes on. Police got between the angry mob and the production crew, who quickly packed up and left. The Israeli-born Portman, who is up for a Best Supporting Actress prize at this Sunday's Oscars for her thong-clad turn as a stripper in "Closer," has spent the last few months studying at Hebrew University. Her rep remains mum on the incident. Attached Images
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02-27-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Natalie and the rest of the production crew probably didn't know that they were doing anything wrong. Natalie does not come across to me as a person who would offend people on purpose.

02-27-2005, 07:28 PM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	The Orthodox Jewish folks need to lighten up a bit. Jahweh doesn't strike people dead with lightning bolts....anymore.