When you think of Natalie Portman, you instantly think triple threat: brains, beauty, and talent. Since joining the ranks of Hollywood's big leagues at only 13 with her breakout role in The Professional, the actress's rise to fame might best be described as incredibly poised. This is one girl with serious class — and speaking of class, she graduated from Harvard with a degree in psychology before going on to star in films V For Vendetta, Anywhere but Here, and Black Swan, her Oscar-winning role. The mother to son Aleph complements her natural beauty with a wardrobe that reflects easy sophistication and timeless glamour, a fashion feat that is both enviable and worthy of a second look.
Thus, we're paying tribute to the stylish starlet — who turns 35 today! — with over 60 ethereal red carpet moments.
— Additional reporting by Mandi Villa
A little shift and a matching bag for the '96 MTV Movie Awards.
A young Natalie showed off her classic style sense in a black sheath for the Beautiful Girls premiere in '96.
Opting for a funky-print sheath for the premiere of Everyone Says I Love You in '97.
A chocolate gown for the 2000 Golden Globes.
Looking gorgeous in a fiery racer-back gown in 2002.
Showing off her preppier side in plaid at an event in 2002.
A retro-inspired black and white dress for a film premiere in 2002.
Lovely in red at the 2002 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.
A sheer, but ladylike tea-length dress on the red carpet in '03.
Showing off a short, printed Zac Posen dress at the 2004 CFDA Awards.
Gorgeous in a rich plum gown for Closer's LA premiere in '04.
A drop waist and a curled bob give off a vintage '20s vibe at the 2005 Golden Globes.
Rocking a gorgeous black gown — and a shaved head — for the Star Wars premiere at Cannes.
One of our favorite looks — Natalie channels a modern goddess style in Lanvin at the '05 Oscars.
A sweet pixie and a sweet lacy black dress to go with at the 2006 Golden Globes.
A modern look for the V for Vendetta London premiere.
Showing off her shoulders at the V for Vendetta NYC premiere in 2006.
A dramatic, deep burgundy gown for the royal premiere of The Other Boleyn Girl in London.
Opting for bold color and lace in Berlin in '08.
Natalie showed off a LWD with serious volume at the amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS benefit in '08.
A classically styled black dress for Glamour's 2008 Women of the Year Awards.
A sweet, ruffled cocktail look at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
Dressing up a LBD with an embellished shrug in Cannes in '08.
A sophisticated wrap dress and pumps for the 2009 Producers Guild Awards.
A pastel pink Rodarte at the 2009 Oscars.
Showing off her stems in a gorgeous blue-hued strapless in '09.
A sophisticated play on a pretty little dress in 2009.
A little floral dress at a film premiere in '09.
A little Lanvin mini for the Vanity Fair Oscar fete last year.
Starting to show off her bump in a little blue mini at the AFI awards in January.
A fiery Rodarte for the Black Swan premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
A full-length, off-the-shoulder gown for the NYC Black Swan premiere.
An abstract mini for the Black Swan premiere at the Toronto Film Fest.
A perfectly girlie print on the AFI Fest red carpet.
A little white sheath for a 2011 NYC event.
Showing off a piece of the Lanvin for H&M collection in Fall 2011.
Pretty in a soft pink number at the Lifetime Achievement Awards last year.
She kept it supercasual in a flowy white cocktail dress and gold sandals at the 2011 Vanity Fair Hollywood party.
Glowing in a sweet pink and red Viktor & Rolf strapless gown at the 2011 Golden Globes.
Embracing her growing belly, Natalie showed off her curves in a body-hugging custom made purple Rodarte number and Jimmy Choo heels at the 2011 Oscars.
Showing off her bump in a sunny Givenchy at the Independent Spirit Awards in January 2011.
A pop of purple at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.
Opting for a chic black and white palette, Natalie wore a one-strap Gianfranco Ferré column dress to the 2011 Critics' Choice Awards.
In a gorgeously draped Lanvin gown at the AMPAS 2nd Annual Governors Awards in 2011.
She glowed in a strapless white Azzaro number, complete with a crystal-encrusted neckline, for the 2011 SAG Awards.
A superchic Vionnet shirtdress at the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2012.
A sculptural red and nude mini for the New York City Ballet's 2012 Spring Gala.
How cute does she look in this Summer-perfect Giambattista Valli ruffle-front LWD?
She stunned in a burgundy-hued Giambattista Valli Couture gown and a glittery Judith Leiber clutch at the 2012 SAG Awards.
Natalie chose a vintage 1954 polka-dot detailed Christian Dior gown and a gorgeous diamond collar necklace for the 2012 Oscars.
Going breezy and cool in a Vena Cava dress for the No Strings Attached premiere in LA in early 2012.
Shifting into a mini halter and flats for the Golden Globes afterparty.
She stepped out in a custom-made fuchsia and pink Lanvin creation at the 2012 Golden Globes.
Portman was the picture of ballet perfection donning a tiered Dior halter gown, cinched at the waist, for the New York Ballet's Spring Gala.
Portman's 2013 Oscars party look gave a lesson in petite dressing. The star chose an ethereal empire-waist Dior creation featuring a perfectly draped skirt that elongated her dainty stature. Emerald Anna Hu earrings and a sleek chignon completed her party style.
Talk about a breath of fresh air. Portman wowed in a brilliant red silky Dior, with peek-a-boo neon pink lining, and dual-hue ankle-strap sandals in June 2013.
Colorblock has never looked so chic. Portman gracefully took to the red carpet in a turquoise, yellow, and black Christian Dior column gown at the 2013 NYC Ballet Fall Gala.
For the world premiere of her latest blockbuster, Portman made a dramatic entrance in a stunning Christian Dior gown comprised of a long-sleeve cashmere bodice and jacquard ball skirt.
Natalie Portman blossomed in a Summer-ready sequin blossom appliqué Dior dress while promoting Thor: The Dark World in Paris.
The leading lady made heads turn in a multicolored, multifaceted Christian Dior bustier, styled with cropped ankle trousers and classic pumps in NYC.
Natalie had a Cinderella moment, in Dior, of course, at the Berlin premiere of Thor: The Dark Kingdom.
Portman's take on menswear — an embellished corset top and fitted trousers, both by Dior — had us itching to test-drive the trend.
She kept it understated and undeniably elegant in this draped Dior.
The picture of elegance in this classic black strapless gown.
The actress was a vision in red, upstaging the red carpet itself at the premiere of La Tete Haute.
She was one part fairy princess, one part fashionista in this lovely Rodarte number.
It's hard not to be a little green with envy over Natalie's truly elegant look at Cannes.