Portman had signed on to the Thor sequel specifically because of Jenkins’s involvement; she took pride in helping to expand the opportunities in Hollywood for women. When Jenkins left the movie, Portman was contractually obligated to continue, but she declared herself done with the franchise, not even making time for reshoots. When the movie needed to shoot a climactic kiss, the production conscripted Chris Hemsworth’s real-life wife Elsa Pataky (who wore a long brunette wig for the scene).
