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Natalie Portman learned early that growing up in Hollywood meant protecting herself from the very image that made her famous.

The Oscar-winning actress opened up about the lasting impact of being sexualized as a child star, revealing how she carefully crafted a “good girl” image to shield herself from unwanted attention – only to find that the persona followed her well into adulthood.

Portman began her career in films featuring dark themes, such as 1994 thriller “Léon: The Professional,” “Heat” and “Beautiful Girls.”

As Portman navigated the pressures of Hollywood at a young age, she and her parents made a deliberate effort to separate her on-screen persona from who she was in real life.

Rather than embrace the provocative image associated with some of her early roles, Portman maintained a more reserved public image.…