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Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman

New York Times Thursday 20 August 2026, 16:51 UTC By Alexandra Alter 1 min read
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She wanted a “vacation” from herself, so she wrote a novel about a celebrity whose life bears a striking resemblance to Natalie Portman’s. Now it’s tabloid fodder.

She wanted a “vacation” from herself, so she wrote a novel about a celebrity whose life bears a striking resemblance to Natalie Portman’s. Now it’s tabloid fodder.
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