Portman's 'Bittersweet' End Of Era

Actress Natalie Portman has mixed emotions now work on the final Star Wars prequel is complete, insisting she's excited about the future but sad about losing touch with her new pals.

Sexy Portman reprises her Queen Padme Naberrie Amidala role in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith five years after starring in the first installment of the franchise, and admits she's struggling to accept a major chapter of her career is coming to a close.

She says, "Every phase change in your life is bittersweet. I got to see people I cared about over and over, which is really rare in film."

"Usually three months and that's it, you never get to see them again. Naturally it's sad to leave all that behind, but exciting for what the future holds."