Natalie Portman new face of Dior foundation

Natalie Portman has become the face of a new Dior foundation. The 30-year-old American-Israeli actress was considered to be the perfect match for the new product because she is “the very symbol of perfection”. The product has been compared to a Christian Dior creation, which fits seamlessly to the body and emphasises the figure. Portman had blasted ex-creative director John Galliano following his anti-Semitic rant but now she has patched up with the global brand.

Natalie Portman to quit acting

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman, who is pregnant with her first child, has hinted she may quit acting to focus on her family life. The 29-year-old actress has spoken of her desire to emulate Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn, who left her movie career to begin a family. "Audrey made some good choices in life. More and more I realise how unimportant it is to be in the history books or anything like that. Putting time and energy into your children, that’s valuable," said Portman, who is engaged to choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The actress has often spoken about the emotionally draining experience of filming ‘Black Swan’, in which she played a psychotic prima ballerina in one of the most demanding roles of her career. Despite winning an Oscar for the role, Portman insisted it was a relief to begin work on her upcoming film, the more light-hearted ‘Thor’.

"It probably delayed the onset of a total breakdown from the efforts of doing Black Swan, which is going to hit at any moment. We got nice long breaks and I got to read in my trailer which was very comfortable and has a bed. I could eat whenever I wanted and train whenever I felt like it".

Winners at the 83rd Annual Academy Award

Here goes the full list of the 83rd Annual Academy Award winners:

1. Best Picture: "The King’s Speech."

2. Actor: Colin Firth, "The King’s Speech."

3. Actress: Natalie Portman, "Black Swan."

4. Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, "The Fighter."

5. Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, "The Fighter."

6. Directing: Tom Hooper, "The King’s Speech."

7. Foreign Language Film: "In a Better World," Denmark.

8. Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Network."

9. Original Screenplay: David Seidler, "The King’s Speech."

10. Animated Feature Film: "Toy Story 3."

11. Art Direction: "Alice in Wonderland."

12. Cinematography: "Inception."

13. Sound Mixing: "Inception."

14. Sound Editing: "Inception."

15. Original Score: "The Social Network," Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

16. Original Song: "We Belong Together" from "Toy Story 3," Randy Newman.

17. Costume Design: "Alice in Wonderland."

18. Documentary Feature: "Inside Job."

19. Documentary (short subject): "Strangers No More."

20. Film Editing: "The Social Network."

21. Makeup: "The Wolfman."

22. Animated Short Film: "The Lost Thing."

23. Live Action Short Film: "God of Love."

24. Visual Effects: "Inception."

Stars dazzle at the Oscar red carpet

Stars from Natalie Portman to Mila Kunis all dazzled the red carpet in lovely gowns at the Oscars on Sunday. "Black Swan" graced the Oscars on Sunday night in several ways: Besides Natalie Portman in her Rodarte violet-colored draped gown in silk chiffon with Swarovski crystals, co-star Mila Kunis wore a very low-cut, lingerie-style Elie Saab gown in lavender with lace details. But other stars had a bit of a dancer vibe, including Mandy Moore in a gold-beaded, illusion gown by Monique Lhuillier and Hailee Steinfeld’s custom-made Marchesa. Steinfeld accessorized her crystal-covered, hand-embroidered, tea-length tulle dress in pale pink with a ballerina-style, diamond-and-platinum Fred Leighton headband. "Hailee Steinfeld made the perfect choice - in its endearingness and sincerity," said Susan Cernek, executive online fashion editor for Glamour. And, added Cernek, "Natalie Portman was as gorgeous and amazing as you'd think." The gown by Laura and Kate Mulleavy made skillful use of a delicate neckline to draw attention from the empire waist that is pretty standard for maternity dresses, she observed, and the Tiffany & Co. tassel earrings were a perfect complement.

There was some controversy ahead of the Academy Awards about "Black Swan" - and who should get the credit for its very influential looks. Rodarte did design some of the outfits, but Amy Westcott was the film’s official costume designer.

"Natalie Portman was making a personal choice. She calls the Rodarte designers ‘friends’," Cernek says.

Another big statement on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles was host Anne Hathaway in a big, attention-grabbing strapless red gown from the Valentino archives.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s metallic, embroidered sheath gown with a slit-style V neck by Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa hit the trend of a more seductive, sophisticated Oscars look versus flashy, skin-baring styles.

"Mostly I think people looked really good. They went couture and body conscious, not overtly sexy," said Hal Rubenstein, fashion director of InStyle magazine. "There was a lot of sheer, a lot of high necks. ... There was no real clunker in the bunch."

The higher neckline of Amy Adams’ L’Wren Scott gown, covered in purple caviar beads with a back-hem slit, was contrasted by her chunky pendant necklace. "It was a 40s Shanghai nightclub - sexy but quite covered up," said Cernek.

"The one thing we’re seeing a consistent amount of is silhouettes fitted to their bodies, whether it’s romantic or structured," said stylist Cristina Ehrlich, who worked with Adams.

Melissa Leo’s Marc Bouwer gown, which had a collar-style neckline, was an atypical choice of this most classic and glamorous occasion of the awards-show season.

Reese Witherspoon channeled a bit of Brigitte Bardot in her black gown by Giorgio Armani Prive with a white band around the strapless bustline, and Hilary Swank’s strapless, gray Gucci had the unexpected twist of delicate feathers at the hemline.

Oscar.com fashion expert Tom Julian put Scarlett Johansson and her deep-magenta, stretch-lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana at the top of his list. He gave his best-tux prize to Tom Ford’s fitted suit on Justin Timberlake.

"Glamorous reds, regal and rich purples, and modern metallics took over this year’s red carpet," Julian said.

Also in red were Penelope Cruz in a sequined L’Wren Scott and Sandra Bullock, wearing a sculptured, strapless Vera Wang.

Jennifer Lawrence surely raised her profile status in a slinky, scoopneck, fire-engine red Calvin Klein gown. It wasn’t the usual Oscar-glam look. She looked more like a ‘70s swimsuit pinup - except for the 42 carats of Chopard yellow diamonds on her wrist - but it worked for her.

Jennifer Hudson showed off her slimmed-down figure in a tangerine-orange halter gown by Versace. "It was a great way to say, ‘Guess what? I’m a star, I’ve got the power and I’m fierce," said style expert Suze Yalof Schwartz. "It was the ultimate makeover dress."

If her dress didn’t do it, then her jewels did. Jeweler Neil Lane valued her 20-carat ring, long, basket earrings, and bracelets at $1 million.

Cate Blanchett went the couture route in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. The pleated, pale-wisteria dress was embroidered with pearls, crystals covered in leather and a swath of yellow beads around the neck.

InStyle’s Rubenstein thinks Michelle Williams’ beaded Chanel Couture gown will end up the controversial choice in next-day conversations, but it doesn’t deserve it. "I think Michelle Williams’ dress doesn’t show up well in photos, but if you could see the iridescent beading, it’s an extraordinary piece of work. It photographs very, very simple, but it’s pretty sensational."

Another dress that needed to be seen in person to appreciated was Halle Berry’s champagne-colored Marchesa strapless gown with a pouf of tulle around the bottom.

"That dress was a movie-star dress," said Yalof Schwartz from her perch at the red carpet. "It fit her like it was melted onto her body."

More couture: Helen Mirren selected a one-of-a-kind Vivienne Westwood Couture gown in gunmetal satin with long sleeves. Marisa Tomei in a vintage, 1950s-era navy gown by Charles James from Lily et Cie paired with 1960 sapphire and diamond jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels, and Nicole Kidman in a strapless, white Christian Dior gown with silver embroidery. If the buzz wasn’t going to be about her choice to wear Dior in the aftermath of the suspension of designer John Galliano, it would have been about her 19th-century, old-mine cut diamond necklace from Fred Leighton.

Ehrlich, who partnered with Victoria’s Secret, said, "There’s a lot of psychology involved in making the looks look as effortlessly as they do. It’s all very glamorous with a lot of different takes on it."

Helena Bonham Carter worked with costume designer Colleen Atwood for her black corset gown with cat-scratched sleeves. She told E! that she chose an outfit that would "celebrate film instead of fashion."

Rubenstein said he’s just so pleased there is so much to talk about instead of a sea of safe looks. "They didn’t do cookie-cutter stuff. I was delighted."

Penelope Cruz tops Sexiest Star poll

It may be the last thing on their minds but pregnant stars Penelope Cruz and Natalie Portman have beaten off competition from Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston to be named the Sexiest Stars of 2010 in an online poll. The 37 year old, Cruz, is eight months pregnant with her first child, Portman had announced earlier this week that she too is set to become a mother. The 29 year old, Portman, was voted the Sexiest Woman in 2010 movies by men, while Spaniard Cruz was the women’s poll leader. The website’s male respondents voted Johnny Depp and Ryan Reynolds the joint Sexiest Man in 2010 movies, while the women picked Depp ahead of Robert Downey, Jr. The voters in the Christmas weekend online poll also chose Blake Lively as the Next Big American Movie Star.

Men picked Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz, stars of ‘The Green Hornet’ as the Most Mismatched Movie Couple and women opted for Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston who star in ‘Just Go With It’.

Both sexes agreed ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ is 2011’s Most Anticipated Blockbuster.

Natalie Portman - new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume

Actress Natalie Portman has been named as the new face of Miss Dior Cherie fragrance. The 29 year old, Portman, was announced by Christian Dior Parfums to have signed up for the deal back in June, but details of her role remained a secret until December 9. The actress, who has never lent her face to a cosmetics or fragrance campaign until now, emerged from a transparent screen of roses in front of gathered journalists to mark her ‘poster girl’ debut for Christian Dior. WWD reported that Parfums Christian Dior chief Claude Martinez called Portman “charismatic and elegant”.

She joins fellow Dior ‘pin-ups’ Charlize Theron, who appears bathed in gold for the ‘J’adore’ Dior perfume, and Sharon Stone, who fronts the skincare campaign.