Natalie Portman Sets the Internet on Fire With a 74-Year-Old Christian Dior Dress’ Replica at Cannes Festival 2023

Published 05/21/2023, 2:30 PM EDT

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The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has finally returned to the fans. Though the annual event premieres all the top-shelve films, we also get the chance to see celebrities flashing their radiance on the red carpet. From stunning classic gowns to the chicest outfits, one gets plenty of memorable moments. Likewise, this year has lined up some of the most enchanting looks and every bit of it is swoon-worthy. This brings us to Natalie Portman, who turned heads arriving on the red carpet with her forever magnificence.

May December, the delicious psychodrama by Todd Haynes recently turned up the heat at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Premiering on this world stage, it received an overwhelming response from the charmed audience. The Oscar winner, who is headlining the film along with Julianne Moore, made a jaw-dropping appearance on the red carpet.

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In order to support her upcoming movie, she came wrapped up in glamor for the evening. The 41-year-old stunned in an embroidered tulle gala dress which was a replica of Dior’s Fall/Winter 1949 haute couture collection. This recreation was designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and it was lovely to see they brought the reminiscent of old Hollywood to this prestigious night.

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Now fans are swooning over her extraordinary look, mesmerized by her smiles and waves at the ceremony. Many are saying that the 41-year-old is killing the dreamy look, though it is a recreation.

Like the leading actress, the film has garnered huge appreciation from media houses and publications that attended the event. Let’s see what they have to say about it.

Reviews of the promising drama starring Natalie Portman

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According to The Telegraph, May December is “a teasing, ticklish, fascinatingly layered study of our defined identities and the isolation that comes with them”. They have praised Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman for their impeccable performance about the way they fit right into this story of consent, denial, and exploitation.

As for the Aggregate website, Rotten Tomatoes has also given it favorable remarks with 90% on the Tomatometer. On the other hand, IMdb ranked it 7.5 out of 10. The film has not received an official release date, but one can expect it soon considering the rave reviews it has already racked up.

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What do you think about Natalie Portman’s Cannes look? Drop your comments below.

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