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Natalie Portman Reportedly Finds Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' 'Annoying' Amid Claims Character Is Based on Her

Readers and observers point to parallels with Portman’s early fame and film roles as Cusk and her publishers decline to confirm the inspiration.

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A literary controversy is brewing around Natalie Portman and Rachel Cusk, with claims that the author's new novel, Life of M, draws striking parallels to the Oscar winner's life. Portman has reportedly found the book 'annoying', according to Page Six, as speculation mounts that Cusk may have drawn on aspects of the actress's personal and professional world for the book's central character. The alleged similarities have sparked questions over whe…

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The actress has long admired writer Rachel Cusk.

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Is Rachel Cusk’s new novel a ruthless betrayal of Natalie Portman?

Uncanny parallels between the writer’s latest protagonist and the Oscar-winner have reignited an age-old cultural debate.

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Page Six broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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