Natalie Portman stuns in a glamorous semi-sheer ruffled gown as she arrives at the Dior Cruise show in Rome
Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 show at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday.
The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event.
Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels.
Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag.
She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event.
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Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday
The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event
It comes after Natalie let her hair down as she modelled a skimpy black bikini in the south of France last week.
She showed off her incredible physique as she had abs and sculpted arms with strong legs as she walked barefoot around the coast.
The Star Wars veteran was with a mystery man at hotel Eden Roc during the Cannes Film Festival.
Natalie recently premiered Arco - the Ugo Bienvenu-directed animation movie - at the Cannes Film Festival.
Last month Natalie said she is drawn to roles depending on what's happening in her personal life.
The actress revealed her divorce impacted her work during a conversation with Jenna Ortega, 22, following their collaboration in upcoming film The Gallerist.
She said: 'There are things that come at certain times of your life.
'There's moments in your life where it's really meaningful to have a work experience that just envelopes you in happiness, and this was one of those.'
Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels
Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag
She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event
Natalie continued: 'It doesn't always work out, but I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life.'
When asked whether she prioritizes character or script when selecting new roles, Natalie replied: 'I learned from actresses that came before me who said, 'It's important to go for joy.'
Though she did not mention Benjamin by name or directly reference the divorce during the interview.
Natalie said: 'I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with,' when asked about how motherhood had impacted her career.
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