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London, Jan 11 (IANS) Actress Natalie Portman has revealed she had to keep her social life on hold while shooting for her new movie “Black Swan” as she was on a strict diet.The star plays a ballet dancer in the film directed by Darren Aronofsky, and she embarked on a punishing exercise routine and cut out on all treats in a bid to slim down. Portman shed almost 10 kilos for the role.

“Darren said to me before the film, ‘How much weight do you think you can lose without getting sick?’” express.co.uk quoted Portman as saying.

“I was on a very strict diet. I wasn’t unhealthy. I was still eating but very little. I had my little meals that were prepared and that was all I could eat during the day. So I didn’t go out with my friends. I couldn’t have meals. I wasn’t drinking alcohol at all,” she said.

However, once the shoot was over, Portman wasted no time to indulge in her favourite dishes.

“For my first meal after the film, I just started carb loading. I had pasta, bread and ice cream. I like my food,” she said.