Natalie Portman, 43, wows in a glittering gown at the Deauville American Film Festival in France as she receives a major award
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Natalie Portman looked sensational in a glittering evening gown at the Deauville American Film Festival on Friday.
The 43-year-old Academy Award-winning actress attended the glamorous occasion in the French commune in a stunning textured dress with puff sleeves.
The black and silver outfit was decorated with a striking pattern on the bodice.
Natalie wore a black belt around her cinched waist and finished it off with an abstract choker around her neck.
Natalie Portman looked sensational in a glittering evening gown at the Deauville American Film Festival on Saturday
The 43-year-old Academy Award-winning actress attended the glamorous occasion in the French commune in a stunning textured puff-sleeved number
Natalie attended the ceremony to accept the Deauville 2024 Talent Award from 69-year-old French acting legend Isabelle Adjani, and the couple posed together with the new accolade.
The actress began her career when she was accidentally spotted by an agent in a pizzeria.
She got her big break alongside Britney Spears when they were chosen to serve as understudies for future theater star Laura Bell Bundy in the Off-Broadway musical Ruthless! in 1992.
She made her film debut in 1994 in Léon: The Professional, playing a young protégé opposite future Harry Potter star Gary Oldman.
After playing the title role of the tragic Holocaust victim in the acclaimed Broadway film The Diary of Anne Frank as a teenager, she was cast as Padmé Amidala in Star Wars.
Her transition to adult stardom followed with roles in Closer, Black Swan and Jackie. The award was in recognition of her long career in Hollywood.
When it was announced that the My Blueberry Nights star had been chosen for the honour, festival bosses noted that her versatility was the reason.
A spokesperson said: ‘All these roles are characterised by her ambivalent presence, a mix of strength and vulnerability’
The Black Swan star let her dark locks fall loosely for the evening and opted for a blush-toned but otherwise natural look when it came to her makeup
The Hollywood star – who has been working since childhood and got her big break alongside Britney Spears – walked the red carpet with confidence
Natalie was on hand at the ceremony to accept the Deauville 2024 Talent Award from 69-year-old French acting legend Isabelle Adjani, and the couple posed together with the new accolade
Natalie was also given a special beach changing room on the Promenade des Plances during the 50th anniversary of the film festival
Her film debut came as a young protégé in 1994’s Léon: The Professional, opposite Gary Oldman
After playing the title role of the tragic Holocaust victim in a critically acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank on Broadway as a teenager, she was cast as Padmé Amidala in Star Wars (pictured in 1999)
And in 2011, she won an Oscar for her role as a tormented ballet dancer in the psychological horror film Black Swan.
‘Throughout her journey, she has proven that she can portray all kinds of characters with depth and accuracy.’
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film festival, Natalie was also given her own dressing room on the beach at the Promenade des Plances.
She wore a neat suit and posed for her new honorable husband, which had her name on it.
This year Pam and Tommy are the stars Sebastian Stan42, received the Rising Star Award, while Michelle Williams was also presented with a beach hut for her efforts in the film world.