Beauty

Natalie Portman's Best Beauty Evolution, From "V for Vendetta" to becoming the face of Dior

So many eras, all of them great.

by Lauren Rearick

Natalie Portman spent much of her career switching up her look, trying out a shaved head, soft curls, and a number of updos. Relive all of these looks and more with a look back at some of her most memorable glam moments from the '00s and beyond, ahead.

2002, Tribeca Film Festival

Grinning from ear to ear at this Star Wars premiere, Portman wore a touch of blush on the apple of her cheeks and a light pink lip product. She wore a hint of liner, and pulled her hair back.

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2002, National Arts Awards

Debuting another updo, Portman kept her makeup on the softer side, choosing a natural pink shade of lip product.

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2003, Cold Mountain Premiere

She debuted one of her shortest styles ever in 2003, wearing a chin-length bob with bangs.

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2004, Fresh Air Fund Salute

Portman's hair returned to its usual length in 2004, and she paired the straight style with long bangs. She again choose shades of pale pink makeup, wearing blush and lipstick.

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2004, Closer Premiere

Portman's brown eyes popped with the addition of blue liner. Her curls were a bit more loose for this half ponytail, which also came with a side bang.

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2005, Golden Globe Awards

Portman debuted voluminous shoulder-length curls and a peach-colored makeup palette for the Golden Globes.

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2005, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Premiere

Preparing for her role in V for Vendetta, Portman walked this red carpet with a shaved head. The hair kept the focus on her eye makeup, which featured a smokey cat eye.

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2006, Golden Globe Awards

Her hair started growing out a year later, and Portman wore it in a chic, adorable pixie cut.

Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Yves Saint Lauren
2007, "Paris Je T'aime" Yves Saint Laurent New York Premiere

Back to her long length, Portman pulled her hair into a bouffant updo. And thanks to the addition of black liner, which extended out into wings, this look was especially dramatic.

2010, "Black Swan" New York Premiere

With her hair fully grown out chest-length, Portman chose a bright red lip to be the star of her Black Swan premiere look.

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2013, 'Esprit Dior, Miss Dior' Exhibition Opening

Sleek and simple hair and glam, complete with a choppy ponytail.

Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage
2016, Toronto International Film Festival

Portman matched her light green dress to her eyeshadow, keeping her hair tussled and curled.

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2019, LA Dance Project's Fundraising Gala

Dramatic, all-around cat eye liner.

Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
2020, 92nd Annual Academy Awards

Clean, glowing skin and brushed up brows left Portman radiating on the Oscars red carpet.