Natalie Portman Inspired ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gabriella Pizzolo to Get a Psychology Degree (Exclusive)
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By Toria Sheffield
Published on May 3, 2026.
Gabriella Pizzolo, the actress who played Suzie Bingham on the Netflix sci-fi series "Stranger Things," revealed that Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue a psychology degree. She credits her decision to major in psychology, stating that it was an alternative to drama and theater but still teaches a lot about people's interactions through studying psychology. She also revealed that she continued her acting career while attending school and that campus life helped open her up to new people and experiences she never would have encountered if she had just focused on acting.
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