Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman has revealed she decided to set up her own production company because she was sick of having to wait for film offers from other people.

The The Other Boleyn Girl star recently set up HandsomeCharlie Films and she explained: “It is proactive. It gives you more control over creating things, as opposed to having to get hired every single time.”

“After you’ve worked for so long, it’s kind of annoying to have to be dependent in that way. I’ve been working 15 years and I know some years I get everything first and some years I read only uninteresting parts.”

“I didn’t want to be at the mercy of whoever is making those decisions. Having your own company is a nice way to concentrate your ideas and make the kinds of movies you want to see.”