The New York Times had a great article yesterday about Natalie Portman and her scientific achievements (as well as her Oscar win). The article details the accomplishments of Danica McKellar, Mayim Bialik, and even Hedy Lamarr, who all have been successful actresses as well as brilliant scientists.
It’s quite an accomplishment that takes a lot of discipline. Portman, while at Harvard, would turn in her papers early if she knew she had to make a talk show appearance the night before the due date (and, you know, learn lines for movies and stuff).
