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Critics are already raving about Natalie Portman’s performance in the sci-fi thriller Black Swan, director Darren Aronofsky’s latest effort after the acclaimed The Wrestler. But Portman says she’s still not expecting anything when it comes time for Oscar noms (sure you aren’t hon).

In the film, Portman plays a ballerina suffering a hidden inner torment as she competes with rival ballerina Mila Kunis. The film got much hype at the Toronto Film Festival, but she said her goal is not ultimately prizes but inspiring passion.