Natalie Portman 'Shrugs Off' Novel Allegedly Inspired By Her Life, Insiders Claim

How Much Natalie Portman Gossip Is Actually in Life of M?

For weeks, literary circles have been gossiping about ‘Life of M,’ Rachel Cusk’s new novel about a famous actress who sure sounds a lot like Natalie Portman. But just how much real-life gossip is actually in the book?

Natalie Portman 'Shrugs Off' Novel Allegedly Inspired By Her Life, Insiders Claim

Natalie Portman has 'shrugged off' a novel allegedly inspired by her life as literary controversy grows.

Natalie Portman ‘annoyed’ by Rachel Cusk novel accused of mining her life

‘Life of M: A Novel’ is believed to be a loose interpretation of Portman’s life as a celebrity

Rachel Cusk’s ‘Life of M’ Isn’t Really About Natalie Portman. So What Is It?

A source close to the actor tells VF that the backstory behind Rachel Cusk’s new book is little more than “a very clever marketing ploy.” From Life of M to Jonathan Safran Foer’s inbox, the Oscar winner frequently gets thrust into other people’s narratives. But why?