Natalie Portman, the actress behind the film Jane Got A Gun directed by Gavin O'Connor, expresses her concern about gun violence in the country. She may have played a gun-slinging cowgirl in her latest movie but she feels strongly about tighter gun laws.
Portman is a strong advocate for tighter gun laws in the United States. During the premiere of the Jane Got A Gun in New York, Natalie stated in an interview that she is very concerned about the state of guns in the U.S. and agrees with President Barack Obama's platform to increase gun ownership regulations. She has expressed her support for Obama's recent effort. She was worried about the influence the film might bring to the general public but she was quick to point out that there is a difference between then and now.
"I definitely am very concerned about gun violence in our country."
Portman plays a pioneer woman living in New Mexico who faces a threat from outlaws. How did the actress successfully fulfilled her role in a movie that requires her to shoot her co-stars? Portman did admit to People that she was nervous about handling a gun on the set. Her concern did not just mean her safety but also meant she was concerned about everyone on the premises. She felt the responsibility as she was also the producer of the film.
"I always want to be sure of safety, especially because I was a producer on the film, I felt responsible for everyone, not just as an actor."
She describes the setting of the fim as an era that lacked government which was why gun violence was rampant at that time. "That's different than our current situation", Portman explains.
Jane Got A Gun is now in theaters and it also stars Ewan McGregor.
