The Author's Right to Betray: Cusk, Portman, and the Art of Literary Exposure Rachel Cusk's new novel, M, has sparked controversy with rumors that it is a thinly veiled portrait of Natalie Portman.
While neither author nor actress has confirmed or denied the speculation, the whispers are undeniable.
At stake is not just a celebrity's wounded ego but the fundamental question of an author's right to draw from life itself when crafting their art.