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

The young actress made a statement in a bodycon dress with large, funky faces printed all over it. She kept the rest of the look low-key with black platform sandals, a beaded shoulder bag, and a low ponytail.

Her dress featured a plunging neckline, large copper sequins, and other pops of color.

Portman's new do was center stage at the festival, and her black, sequin dress, simple jewelry, and black heels allowed her cropped haircut to really shine.

Allure describes her new hair debut as "one of the all-time great OMG beauty moments."

Portman smiled in one of her boldest looks to date — a flowy, layered, white gown with one-shoulder detailing. She finished the look with plain black heels.

Portman's pink dress had a bubble effect at the bottom and a large red flower in the middle of the bust. She wore nude pumps and colorful earrings with the outfit.

Portman's crimson gown was packed with interesting details, from a rhinestone corset and straps to off-the-shoulder draping. She paired the look with a quilted clutch bag.

HuffPost wrote at the time that Portman took "sheer to the next level" with this see-through black dress. The look had it all — floral embellishments, beading, feathers, and an asymmetrical hemline.

The full-length gown the actress wore featured a ruffle at the bodice and an A-line cut. In 2016, Us Weekly called Portman "glamour personified" in the lace cut-out dress.

Portman's lime green frock gave a dash of old Hollywood glamour. The look was complete with diamond embellishments, a metallic clutch, and loose curls.

The white, empire-waist gown was adorned with sparkles and an image of the sun. Yahoo! Life called the look "perfectly couture" yet "surprisingly playful" at the time.

The actress completed her look with red lipstick and strappy back heels, wearing a flowing, rose-print dress with red trim. Her arms were totally hidden by the ruffled layers when she stood straight.

Portman paired the yellow dress with lots of sparkles, including silver beading along the cuffs and bottom of the dress, all-silver jewelry, and a silver clutch. The total ensemble was evocative of decades past — and W Magazine reports that the dress was vintage Prada.

Portman wore an off-the-shoulder Proenza Schouler dress but opted for practical accessories with the look, including black flats, gold hoops, and a black bag with a chain, according to Allure.

The magazine wrote at the time that Portman's pairing of couture with casual accessories may have been "her chicest maternity style to date."

A slick of red lipstick and pulled-back hair gave the stand-out MIU MIU dress with a three-tier ruffle a classic feel.

Her gold gown featured a black bow at the waist, silver trim along the neckline and sleeves, and strong shoulders. She finished the mixed-metal outfit with a black clutch and diamond earrings.

After the actress wore the deep-V bodysuit to the premiere of her film "Lucy in the Sky," PureWow reported the piece was "almost-navel-grazing." Portman's bold, all-black look stood out without any extravagant jewelry.

The star's dress featured sheer netting over a black bodysuit. She wore small, dangling earrings with the halter-top gown.

Portman was later criticized for featuring the names in her outfit because her own production company only featured one female director at the time — herself.

Portman played with texture and shape rather than color in the intriguing silhouette.

Portman's ultra-short minidress went perfectly with her floral red headband and strappy red heels.