Natalie Portman opens up about climate crisis while showing support for new Athletes Unlimited pro sports league on social media
Natalie Portman is never one to shy away from speaking her mind, with the actress opening up about the climate crisis on social media.
The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of her looking up at a huge tree, while sharing her thoughts on the climate crisis.
She also took to her Instagram story to show her support for the new sports league Athletes Unlimited, which allows players to have ownership stake in their teams.
Climate thoughts: The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a photo of her looking up at a huge tree, while sharing her thoughts on the climate crisis
Supporter: She also took to her Instagram story to show her support for the new sports league Athletes Unlimited, which allows players to have ownership stake in their teams
‘The effects of the climate crisis have never been more visible. With intensified heat waves, wildfires, and record-setting hurricanes, Black and brown communities are being disproportionately affected not only by climate change but also by the COVID-19 crisis,’ Portman began.
‘As we fight for a more equitable and sustainable future, we need leaders pushing forward climate solutions while dismantling systemic racism at every level of government,’ she added.
‘That’s why I’m joining forces with @sierraclub to get out the vote this November. Join us and text “votewithnat” to 69866 to get started!
Effects: ‘The effects of the climate crisis have never been more visible. With intensified heat waves, wildfires, and record-setting hurricanes, Black and brown communities are being disproportionately affected not only by climate change but also by the COVID-19 crisis,’ Portman began
She also showed her support for Athletes Unlimited, appearing in a brief video on their Instagram page where she wore an AU baseball cap and t-shirt.
‘Hi, I’m Natalie Portman and I’m supporting Athletes Unlimited, because I am so excited for the next generation to grow up with even more female sports heroes,’ the actress said in a brief video.
She also shared the video on her Instagram story, adding, ‘So excited to support @auprosports – a new women’s sports league that allows athletes to replace team owners and be stakeholders.’
Athletic supporter: She also showed her support for Athletes Unlimited, appearing in a brief video on their Instagram page where she wore an AU baseball cap and t-shirt
She also shared photos of some of the athletes that will be the captains for Week 2 of Athletes Unlimited Softball, pitchers Cat Osterman and Aleshia Ocasio plus outfielder Victoria Heyward.
Her posts come just hours after the actress was spotted arriving in Australia with her children, nine-year-old son Aleph and three-year-old daughter Amalia.
Portman has arrived Down Under to return as Jane Foster, who will become The Mighty Thor in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder.
Excited: Her posts come just hours after the actress was spotted arriving in Australia with her children, nine-year-old son Aleph and three-year-old daughter Amalia
Portman portrayed Jane Foster, one of the first humans to encounter the Asgardian God of Thunder Thor (Chris Hemsworth) in 2011’s Thor.
She returned in 2013’s Thor: The Dark World, but she wasn’t featured in 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok.
Marvel Studios revealed at their 2019 San Diego Comic-Con panel that Portman will return as Foster, following a recent comic book arc where Foster becomes able to wield the hammer Mjolnir, making her The Mighty Thor.
Natalie as Jane: Portman portrayed Jane Foster, one of the first humans to encounter the Asgardian God of Thunder Thor (Chris Hemsworth) in 2011’s Thor