Whether you’re a fan of rom-coms, fantasies, or tear-jerking dramas, we can almost guarantee everyone’s seen and admired at least one of Natalie Portman‘s movies. And while her impressive acting chops can make millions flock to the box office, we’ve also had a soft spot for her personal style over the years too.
From extravagant ball gowns at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, to mini dresses that perfectly show off her toned legs, Portman dares to take risks on the carpet and always looks beautiful and elegant while she’s at it. And, luckily for her fans, this awards season will be seeing plenty of her given her role as Elizabeth in May December.
So, in honor of the surely beautiful looks we’ll see her wear in the next few months, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane and looked back at all her most memorable red carpet looks in the past. To choose your favorite look of Portman’s of all time, scroll below!
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Dark & Elegant Vibes
Image Credit: Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Image. On Jan 9, for the 14th Governors Awards, Natalie Portman looked so dark and elegant in this black Schiaparelli gown.
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Feeling Romantic
Image Credit: Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images Natalie Portman brought her romantic side to the carpet in this multi-colored Christian Dior Haute Couture dress at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.
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Power of Red
Image Credit: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Portman looked ultra chic at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in this belted red mini dress, matching blazer, strappy sandals and statement black sunglasses.
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Dior Girl
Image Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage Also at Cannes, Portman looked incredible in this replica of a 1949 Christian Dior dress with a strapless bodice and a scalloped billowing skirt.
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In the Blues
Image Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage Portman continued her high-fashion Cannes streak in this shimmering blue and silver strapless gown. Loving the matching necklace!
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A Marvel in Metallic
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Portman turned heads at the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere in this asymmetrical glittering mini-dress paired with a statement brown smokey eye.
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Powerful & Plunging
Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images In another major minidress moment, Portman wore this ultra-plunging black dress at the 2019 premiere of Lucy In The Sky.
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Going for Gold
Image Credit: Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images During the Venice Film Festival in 2018, Portman wowed in this statement gold sequined dress with a low silver neckline and a black velvet belt.
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Bump Ready
Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) In early 2017, when Portman was pregnant with her now 6-year-old daughter Amalia, the actress showed off her growing baby bump in this billowing ivory dress with ruffled sleeves at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Proudly Preggers
Image Credit: Hubert Boesl/picture alliance via Getty Images At the Golden Globe Awards that same year, Portman wore this bright yellow mustard gown with silver embellishments.
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Bohemian Edge
Image Credit: TOMMASO BODDI/AFP via Getty Images Portman showed off her bohemian edge in this white dress with an embroidered sun and a matching blazer at the American Film Institute in 2016.
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Glowing Goddess
Image Credit: Venturelli/WireImage In another bump-tastic look, Portman looked like a true Greek goddess at the Venice Film Festival in 2016.
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So Elegant
Image Credit: Gary Gershoff/WireImage Portman looked like the definition of elegance in this A-line ivory dress at the 2016 premiere of A Tale Of Love & Darkness.
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Matching the Carpet
Image Credit: camilla morandi/Corbis via Getty Images) At 2015’s Cannes Film Festival, Portman perfectly matched the red carpet in this simple and sleek bright red column dress.
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Embracing the Pattern
Image Credit: Gisela Schober/Getty Images Also at the same Cannes Festival, Portman embraced pattern and color in this black and light blue skirt paired with a strapless black top. Classic and a twist of fun!
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Color-Blocking
Image Credit: Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images Portman proved she wasn’t afraid of color during 2013’s New York City Ballet 2013 Fall Gala in this blue, yellow and black color-blocking dress.
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Pretty in Polka-Dot
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty Images Portman looked as beautiful as ever at the 2012 Academy Awards in this strapless red polka-dot dress with a statement diamond necklace.
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First Time Mama
Image Credit: Getty Images Back in 2011, when she was pregnant with her now 12-year-old son Aleph, Portman also embraced the bump. At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for example, she looked elegant as ever in this strapless white number.
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Pretty in Pink
Image Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage A few days earlier, at the Golden Globe Awards, Portman rocked another strapless dress in this draped pastel pink gown with a red rose and a matching red clutch.
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Keeping to the Classics
Image Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Also in that month, Portman opted for a more hidden bump look in this flowy black and white one-shoulder dress at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.
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Purple Magic
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty Images At the 2011 Oscars, Portman looked gorgeous in this off-the-shoulder deep purple dress with matching heels. During the big night, the actress won her Best Actress statuette for Black Swan.
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Ravishing in Red
Image Credit: Venturelli/WireImage While Portman rocked many beautiful red dresses over the years, this embroidered dress she wore to the 2010 Venice International Film Festival might be our favorite.
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Swan-Like
Image Credit: John Shearer/WireImage Long before her breakout role in 2010’s Black Swan, Portman wowed in this almost swan-like structured dress at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit.
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Keeping It Monochromatic
Image Credit: KMazur/WireImage Even at the beginning of her career, Portman always turned heads on the carpet. This dark gray plunging dress with a gold belt at the Oscars, for example, was a total showstopper.
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Rocking the Bald Head
Image Credit: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images After going fully bald while filming V for Vendetta, Portman embraced her edgy side at the 58th Cannes Film Festival in this black velvet layered dress.
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Always a Fashionista
Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) In one of her first red carpets, Portman looked cool and sexy in this purple and brown ensemble at the 2004 Closer premiere.
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