Little screen time is offered to the First Wives of US Presidents, but Jackie proves why these women should be more of a cinematic focus. We’ve seen countless pictures of Jackie Kennedy and are familiar with video footage of her, but Natalie Portman’s portrayal helps us to see her anew. She is physically the closest person to JFK when he was shot, his blood covering her clothes and his death leaving her emotionally shattered. We see her wrestle with grief, while being forced to move herself and her children out of the White House – all the while maintaining a polished facade to the public.