What You Don't Know About Shira Haas

In Natalie Portman's directorial debut, the 2015 drama A Tale of Love and Darkness, Shira Haas played the supporting role of Kira. With this being only her second film role and Hollywood debut, Haas was eager to work with Portman. Even if it was only one day on set, Haas learned a lot for her future roles. 

Per Elite Daily, she says Portman is one of her idols for quite a few reasons, and one is related to kidney cancer stunting her growth. Haas says Portman is one of the petite actors who helped her embrace her small frame. Along with that, she loved working with her idol on set, stating in an interview with Ynet, "Portman is a role model, she was impressive and also modest ... and at eye level." Having your role model be everything you wanted, and more, is definitely one of the best things ever. I'm sure those who idolize Shira Haas herself would feel the same after meeting her.