Results will be announced at the end of next month.
The Star Wars actress admits she's thrilled to be leading the race for the World's Sexiest Vegetarian.
She says, "I am a very strict vegetarian. I just really, really love animals and I act on my values."
Portman has a narrow lead over other contenders, according to PETA--officials expect Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan, Tobey Maguire and Joaquin Phoenix to feature high on the polls.