20 of Natalie Portman's most daring looks, from sheer dresses to sculptural silhouettes

Gabi StevensonJul 9, 2022, 17:15 IST

Natalie Portman has worn a wide range of bold looks throughout her lengthy career.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images; Mike Marsland/WireImage; John Phillips/Getty Images

Actress Natalie Portman is known for combining her polished sense of style with unexpected twists.
The actress frequently plays with interesting textures, shapes, and silhouettes in her wardrobe.

1. Portman wore a form-fitting midi sheath dress with a prominent print and beaded bag in 1997.

Natalie Portman at the New York premiere of "Everyone Says I Love You" on January 10, 1997.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

2. In a metallic mini, Portman shared the red carpet with fashion designer Zac Posen at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards.

Zac Posen and Natalie Portman at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on June 7, 2004.Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

3. The actress stunned onlookers when she debuted her buzz cut at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.

Natalie Portman at the "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" screening during the 58th International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2005.Christian Alminana/FilmMagic

4 Natalie Portman donned a sculptural white dress at Cinema Against AIDS in 2008.

Natalie Portman at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS benefit during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2008.Mike Marsland/WireImage

5. Portman looked stunning in a pink minidress at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

Natalie Portman at the "Love And Other Impossible Pursuits" premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2009.George Pimentel/WireImage

6. Natalie Portman wore a flowing red dress with a high slit to a "Black Swan" premiere in 2010.

Natalie Portman at the opening ceremony and "Black Swan" premiere during the 67th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2010.Venturelli/WireImage

7. Portman chose a dress that was sheer all the way around for the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

Natalie Portman at "A Tale Of Love And Darkness" photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2015.Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic

8. Portman wore a graphic gown at the Venice Film Festival in 2016.

Natalie Portman at the premiere of "Jackie" during the 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2016.Venturelli/WireImage

9. Portman dazzled in a light green gown in Toronto in 2016.

Natalie Portman at the "Jackie" premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2016.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

10. Portman mixed workwear with a luxurious white gown at AFI Fest in 2016.

Natalie Portman at the Los Angeles screening of "Jackie" at AFI Fest on November 14, 2016.Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI

11. After winning Best Actress for "Jackie" at the Critics' Choice Award in 2016, Portman posed in an all-floral, ruffled frock.

Natalie Portman at the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards on December 11, 2016.Steve Granitz/WireImage

12. The actress went for a bright retro look in a vintage, empire-waist gown in mustard at the 2017 Golden Globes.

Natalie Portman at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 8, 2017.Steve Granitz/WireImage

13. On her way to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2017, the star paired a couture, sculptural black and blue ruffle dress with comfortable Steve Madden flats.

Natalie Portman at "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on January 30, 2017.RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

14. Portman's floor-length, polka-dot gown made a statement on the streets of New York City in 2018.

Natalie Portman at the New York screening of "Eating Animals" at the IFC Center on June 14, 2018.Gotham/GC Images

15. Portman looked regal in a glimmering gown with a plunging neckline at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.

Natalie Portman at the "Vox Lux" screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2018.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

16. Natalie Portman sported an unadorned, plunging black bodysuit and miniskirt in 2019.

Natalie Portman at the Los Angeles premiere of "Lucy In The Sky" on September 25, 2019.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

17. Portman showed off her legs in a full-length, sheer gown at the L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala in 2019.

Natalie Portman at the L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala on October 19, 2019.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

18. Portman's black-and-gold ensemble at the 2020 Oscars made a splash for its details — her cape was embroidered with the names of female directors snubbed at the awards.

Natalie Portman at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020.Steve Granitz/WireImage

18. Portman's black-and-gold ensemble at the 2020 Oscars made a splash for its details — her cape was embroidered with the names of female directors snubbed at the awards.

19. Portman stunned in another all-black, velvet look with bold shoulder details and retro vibes at the 2021 L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala.

Natalie Portman at the L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala on October 16, 2021.Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

20. Portman rocked an all-red outfit to a 2022 screening of "Thor: Love and Thunder."

Natalie Portman at the UK Gala screening of "Thor: Love and Thunder" on July 05, 2022.John Phillips/Getty Images

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20 of Natalie Portman's most daring looks, from sheer dresses to sculptural silhouettes

1. Portman wore a form-fitting midi sheath dress with a prominent print and beaded bag in 1997.

2. In a metallic mini, Portman shared the red carpet with fashion designer Zac Posen at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards.

3. The actress stunned onlookers when she debuted her buzz cut at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.

4 Natalie Portman donned a sculptural white dress at Cinema Against AIDS in 2008.

5. Portman looked stunning in a pink minidress at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.

6. Natalie Portman wore a flowing red dress with a high slit to a "Black Swan" premiere in 2010.

7. Portman chose a dress that was sheer all the way around for the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

8. Portman wore a graphic gown at the Venice Film Festival in 2016.

9. Portman dazzled in a light green gown in Toronto in 2016.

10. Portman mixed workwear with a luxurious white gown at AFI Fest in 2016.

11. After winning Best Actress for "Jackie" at the Critics' Choice Award in 2016, Portman posed in an all-floral, ruffled frock.

12. The actress went for a bright retro look in a vintage, empire-waist gown in mustard at the 2017 Golden Globes.

13. On her way to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2017, the star paired a couture, sculptural black and blue ruffle dress with comfortable Steve Madden flats.

14. Portman's floor-length, polka-dot gown made a statement on the streets of New York City in 2018.

15. Portman looked regal in a glimmering gown with a plunging neckline at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.

16. Natalie Portman sported an unadorned, plunging black bodysuit and miniskirt in 2019.

17. Portman showed off her legs in a full-length, sheer gown at the L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala in 2019.

18. Portman's black-and-gold ensemble at the 2020 Oscars made a splash for its details — her cape was embroidered with the names of female directors snubbed at the awards.

19. Portman stunned in another all-black, velvet look with bold shoulder details and retro vibes at the 2021 L.A. Dance Project Annual Gala.

20. Portman rocked an all-red outfit to a 2022 screening of "Thor: Love and Thunder."