At 42 years old, Natalie Portman continues to prove that 40 is the new 20. The Oscar winner for Black Swan not only reaffirms her talent as an actress and producer, but also her status as one of the most sophisticated style icons in contemporary cinema. Each of her appearances on the red carpet is a lesson in timeless elegance, and this 2025 was no exception.
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The actress once again captivated during the Cannes Film Festival with a Haute Couture dress that pays tribute to Dior’s legacy, and in Mexico, a true work of art that required over 700 hours of craftsmanship.
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Natalie Portman, ambassador of elegance
The red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival witnessed one of the most memorable moments of the event thanks to Natalie Portman’s look.
The actress chose a black strapless dress made of tulle and velvet, with embroidered silver scales that evoked a moving starry sky. This piece, designed by Dior Haute Couture, was inspired by the “Mexico” model from the French fashion house’s fall-winter 1951 collection.
The original dress, created by Christian Dior, combined golden and black tones. Portman decided to reinterpret it with a nighttime twist, adding silver sparkles that gave a modern and elegant twist to the historical piece. The result was a perfect fusion between classic and contemporary. To achieve this textile gem, 700 hours of artisanal work were invested, with 450 of them carried out by the renowned Atelier Safrane, responsible for the meticulous hand embroidery on the entire skirt.
Glamour and nostalgia: Natalie’s foolproof formula
This is not the first time that Natalie has turned to Dior’s archives to shine in Cannes. In 2023, she made an impact with a reinterpretation of the iconic 1949 “Junon” dress, featuring a skirt with embroidered petals that resembled a peacock.
That appearance was considered one of the most emblematic of the festival. This year, the actress raised the stakes even higher with a creation that is not only a nod to the past, but also an affirmation of her evolution as a style icon.
Portman completed her look with a polished high bun hairstyle and subtle yet striking makeup: luminous skin, cat eye eyeliner, and coral lips. As a final touch, she wore a 10-carat diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co., accompanied by platinum rings and earrings. Everything in her outfit screamed sophistication, without stealing the spotlight from the true star of the night: the dress.
Portman, who has been the face of Dior since 2010, has built a symbiotic relationship with the French fashion house. Beyond being their muse in perfume campaigns like Miss Dior, she has shown a deep respect for the brand’s history and legacy. By choosing a design inspired by Mexico, the actress not only embraced the nostalgia and glamour of vintage fashion, but also paid homage to one of the world’s richest and most admired cultures.
In times when fashion seeks to tell stories, Natalie Portman positions herself as an impeccable visual storyteller. With her choice, she made Mexico shine on one of the most prestigious stages of world cinema and fashion. And yes, she made it clear, once again, that style — like talent — has no age.