Rihanna took a moment to publicly express her admiration for Hollywood actress Natalie Portman during their encounter at the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show in Paris on Monday.
The fashion-forward event marked Rihanna’s return to the Dior runway since 2022, and the singer seized the opportunity to shower Portman with compliments.
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In a widely shared 43-second Instagram video, Rihanna, 35, confidently declared,:”You are one of the hottest bitches in Hollywood,” leaving Portman, 42, pleasantly surprised and responding, “Excuse me?! I’m gonna faint.”
The exchange captured the genuine fan moment as Rihanna continued to praise Portman’s “innocent look,” expressing her excitement. Portman, an Oscar-winner, reciprocated the admiration, declaring her “love” for the nine-time Grammy recipient and revealing, “I listen to your music all the time.”
During their mutual star-struck interaction, Rihanna humorously admitted, “I don’t get excited about anybody.” The two stars posed for photos, solidifying their newfound appreciation for each other.
While it remains unclear whether Rihanna has seen Portman’s recent film, “May December,” her acknowledgment of the actress’s talent coincided with the Academy Awards nominations, where Portman’s portrayal of Elizabeth Berry did not receive a nod. Despite the snub, Portman’s remarkable career includes an Academy Award win for “Black Swan” in 2011, along with nominations for “Jackie” in 2017 and “Closer” in 2005.