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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Ariel Baker

Natalie Portman's Grungy Manicure Is So Anti-Summer—And I'm Here for It

Natalie Portman wearing a red strapless dress and bob hairstyle.

Natalie Portman doesn’t abide by beauty rules and honestly, I’m taking this as a sign that I shouldn’t either. On May 27, the actress was photographed as she prepared to get ready for the Dior Cruise 2025 show. After a whirlwind few weeks in Cannes and New York City, she was back in Europe for the presentation and wearing a grungy manicure that was a huge juxtaposition to her summery, white outfit.

Portman’s nails were cut and filed into a short square shape, then painted a deep purple color. A few swipes of top coat added an expensive-looking shine to the manicure. She paired the manicure with a sleek, slicked-back ponytail, light makeup, and a sheer gown, covering her shoulders with a matching blazer to ward off the evening chill.

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