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Natalie Portman would like Padme Amidala to make a comeback in the Star Wars universe as a Jedi.

The Oscar-winning actor rose to fame playing the teenage queen of the planet Naboo in the Phantom Menace when she was just 16.

Appearing on The One Show on Tuesday, 6 May, Portman was asked if she ever imagined bringing her Star Wars character back to life, and how she envisaged her now. And Portman expressed a strong desire to return to the Star Wars universe wielding a lightsaber.

What, how, and why?

Portman was on the One Show sofa to talk to hosts Alex Jones and Clara Amfo about her role in new Guy Ritchie adventure film Fountain of Youth.

But Amfo asked her: “Natalie, we’d be remiss not to mention, Star Wars. It’s the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. It’s back in cinemas now spoiler alert, sorry everybody, Padme — you know — she died. But if there was a way for her to come back, what way would you like her to come back, if possible, would you do?” Portman replied: “With a lightsaber. I think she’d have to be a Jedi. If somehow she were brought back from the dead. That would be exciting.”

Former child star Portman revealed she had loved starring in new adventure movie Fountain of Youth as her own childhood had been so boring.

Portman said: “I have the opposite thing of like, I had no adventure growing up. We were going to the library. I never did all of these sports and vacations and things that people did, we were like, ‘Let’s go to the local museum. Let’s stay home and read a book.’ I had no fear-based growing up that I had to veer from.

“I’m the opposite. I want a lot of adventure because I grew up with a very calm household.”

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What else happened on The One Show?

Jones and Amfo introduced their guests for the evening by asking them all to name their favourite Natalie Portman movie leaving the Hollywood star looking somewhat embarrassed. Comedian Romesh Ranganathan gushed: “Well, listen, I loved your work in the Thor movies. I thought it was exceptional. I’m a big fan. This is the thing, is those films, on the face of it are comic book movies, but I thought you brought a depth to your character. I thought the work you did in it, it elevated the film, so thank you very much.”

Actor and comedian Tom Davis said: “I’m a bit more art house, I think Black Swan. It’s a beautiful movie, an incredible piece of work.” And Doctor Who star Millie Gibson added: “Okay, well, mine was Black Swan, but can I throw another one in there – I love Leon: The Professional, that’s my favourite.”

Portman said: “Thank you. This is very embarrassing. Live reviews!” But added: “I appreciate that, thank you.”

Ranganathan then joked: “Natalie, what’s your favourite thing that I’ve done?” Portman struggled: “Ummm,” before adding quickly: “The podcast, the podcast, it’s great!”

The One Show airs on BBC One at 7pm on weekdays.

Fountain Of Youth is released on Apple TV Plus on Friday, 23 May.