While it never surprises us to see Natalie Portman looking gorgeous, she has recently been stepping out in seriously glam makeup. The brunette beauty showed up at the Gotham Independent Film Awards wearing dark pink lipstick and long, thick lashes, and attended the New York City of her premiere with a crimson-colored pout and winged makeup on her upper lash line.

Interestingly enough, we may not be the only ones caught off guard by Portman’s ultra-elegant, slightly dramatic appearance. When asked by Allure magazine about a look that she adores on others but is unsure of on herself, the actress pointed to her pout.

“I’m slowly being eased into red lipstick,” Portman told the news source. “I think it looks really chic on other people, but I always felt a bit silly with it on.”

While she may be a newbie to scarlet-hued lip color, we’re impressed with how flawlessly Portman pulls off the glamorous look of old Hollywood. Her pout is always perfectly lined and features an impeccable sheen – not too glossy, not too matte. Additionally, her eye makeup defines her peepers without competing with her lip color.