Natalie Portman in Rodarte for the ‘Black Swan’ premiere: budget or pretty?
Rachel Hickman
Updated on March 12, 2026
Last night, the cast of Black Swan gathered for the AFI Film Fest premiere of the film. Even though the film has been making its way through the festivals for months, last night was notable because it was the first time the entire cast showed up. Previously, one of the leads has always been missing, usually one of the ladies – Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman or even Winona Ryder. Considering this was such a big event, you’d expect every lady to really bring it, right? Well, some didn’t. Natalie Portman, especially, was phoning it in, style-wise. Don’t get me wrong – Natalie is beautiful, and she could make a paper bag look chic. But this Rodarte dress just seems too budget. And yes, I know it probably costs a fortune and it’s considered “high fashion”. But it looks cheap and K-Mart, especially with the WalMart shoes.
Meanwhile, I think Mila Kunis looked beautiful and situation-appropriate. I can’t see who designed this, but it’s really cute, and let me just say – in close-ups of Mila, she’s flawless. Even more so than Natalie.
I think Winona Ryder looked great too – she was slightly over-dressed compared to the other women (who were mostly in cocktail dress). But I think Winona wants some attention, and she hopes this will be her return to bigger awards-and-art house fare.
Jesus Christ, Vincent Cassel. Is it too early in the morning for me to say that I all I need is a couple of these photos and twenty ten minutes “by myself” and I’ll be in a post-masturbatory happy-haze for the rest of the day? This MAN.
Guess who was there? Heidi Klum. And guess what she was wearing? MONDO!!!
Other people at the event – Juliette Lewis, looking… like Juliette. Dita Von Teese looking very red. Newly single Darren Aronofsky. And Natalie’s boyfriend Benjamin WhatsIt. And other assorted pics:
Photos courtesy of WENN.