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2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: Darren Aronofsky - The Success Of ‘Black Swan’ Is ‘Awesome’

Director Darren Aronofsky tells Access’ Billy Bush that the success of “Black Swan” is “wild.” So, did he have any difficulties convincing stars Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis to lose weight for the film? Plus, Darren talks about Natalie’s winning streak leading up to her big night.

2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: Does Mila Kunis Have Any ‘Friends With Benefits’?

How did Mila Kunis manage to drop to only 95 lbs. for her ballerina role in “Black Swan”? Also, she has a new film coming out co-starring Justin Timberlake, “Friends with Benefits,” so does she actually think being someone’s friend with benefits works?

2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Why Does Mila Kunis Beg Her Parents To Retire?

Mila Kunis soaks up the “mayhem” of awards season on the SAG red carpet with Access’ Shaun Robinson. Even though Mila is a successful actress, her father still works full-time as a cab driver and her mother works at Rite-Aid, so why can’t she get them to retire?

2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Natalie Portman Is Ready For SAG Night

Natalie Portman tells Access’ Shaun Robinson how she picked out the perfect pregnancy gown for the evening. So, which cravings have she had leading up to the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards? Also, does she have a secret stash of snacks to hold her over during the awards show?

2011 Golden Globes: Pregnant Natalie Portman’s Golden Glow!

Before winning her Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Natalie Portman expressed how “very, very lucky” she’s been with her role in “Black Swan.” Plus, how has her pregnancy been going so far?

Natalie Portman Discusses Mila Kunis Being Blind In One Eye

Natalie Portman chats with Access at the “No Strings Attached” premiere about her “Black Swan” co-star, Mila Kunis, being formerly blind in one eye. What did Natalie notice about Mila’s blind eye that she says was “incredibly beautiful”?

Natalie Portman Reacts: Is James Franco A Good Choice To Co-Host The Oscars?

Natalie Portman chats with Access at the New York “Black Swan” premiere about actively participating in her first awards season. Why wasn’t she around when she was nominated previously for “Closer”? Plus, does Natalie think James Franco is a good choice to co-host the Oscars?

Mila Kunis Describes Training For ‘Black Swan’ & Shooting Love Scene With Natalie Portman

Mila Kunis chats with Access about the intense training she went through in preparation to play a ballerina in “Black Swan.” How long did she have to get ready for the role? Plus, what was it like shooting the love scene with Natalie Portman? Was it different than other love scenes she’s done?

Natalie Portman Shares Her ‘Black Swan’ Training Hardships

Natalie Portman chats with Access about the training hardships that she endured during her preparation to play a ballerina in “Black Swan.” Was it difficult for her to drop over 20 pounds while filming? Did she have difficulty putting the weight back on?

Natalie Portman On Her ‘Social Network’ Shout Out

Natalie Portman chats with Access at the “Black Swan” junket about meeting with “Social Network” writer Aaron Sorkin to help give him insight into Harvard, from which she graduated. Did Natalie actually know Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg when they were undergrads? Plus, what did she think about her shout out in the film?