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In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, Portman expressed a sense of liberation in this evolving landscape. She appreciates that younger viewers are exploring art outside the confines of mainstream Hollywood fame. For her, this shift allows creators to pursue their passions more freely, unfettered by the commercial pressures that once dominated filmmaking.
She emphasized the importance of maintaining accessibility and avoiding elitism as arts become less mainstream. The concern is that as traditional entertainment diminishes, art could become insular, catering only to a small, knowledgeable audience. This underscores a broader debate about whether the decline of Hollywood might lead to a more diverse but less universally accessible art form.