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** In-story example. Thomas walks a dangerously thin line between sexually harassing and sexually ''assaulting'' Nina in an effort to teach her how to embody the role of the sensual Black Swan. [[Alternate Character Interpretation|Or maybe he's just a pervert.]]
** Natalie Portman said that Aronofsky tried to create a rivalry between her and Mila Kunis, by keeping them apart and telling each that the other one is doing a better job.
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: Probably minor for most, but noticeable for those who are fans of Aronofsky's work, the bald guy in the suit on the subway is played by Stanley Herman, who played Uncle Hank from ''[[Requiem for a Dream]]'' ([[Word of God|Aronofsky]] [https://web.archive.org/web/20110222011226/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/eleven_things_we_learned_about_darren_aronofsky
* [[Playing Against Type]]: Mila Kunis is more known for her comedic roles.
* [[Real Life Relative]]: Mr. and Mrs. Stein are played by Abraham and Charlotte Aronofsky - Darren Aronofsky's parents.
* [[Romance on the Set]]: [[Natalie Portman]] and the film's choreographer Benjamin Millepied. They're now engaged and have a child together. It became [[Hilarious in Hindsight]] as Benjamin Millepied is the guy Thomas asks if he would do Nina, Natalie's character. He answers no. Portman, heavily pregnant during her thank you speech at the Golden Globes: "He's the best actor!"
* [[Star-Making Role]]: While both Kunis and Portman were already renowned actresses before the film came out- the latter probably more so than the former- the film has almost certainly increased both their credentials as "serious" thespians. Portman even won an Oscar for her performance. Contrast this role with others that Portman shot before it but which were released after, such as ''[[Your Highness]]'', for a marked illustration of this effect. ▼
▲* [[Star-Making Role]]: While both Kunis and Portman were already renowned actresses before the film came out- the latter probably more so than the former- the film has almost certainly increased both their credentials as "serious" thespians. Portman even won an Oscar for her performance.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: [[Summer Glau]] revealed at Emerald City Comicon 2012, that she had auditioned for a supporting role in this movie, but during the pre-production stages, the character was cut from the story.
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