It was announced earlier this year that Natalie Portman was working on a deal to become the “face” of a perfume from the house of Dior. Now we know which one – Miss Dior Cherie. I can’t say that I’ve ever smelled it, but as a rule, I tend to avoid all Dior perfumes because I find them so heavy. This one sounds like it could be one of their lighter scents, though. And what’s more important is that Natalie is now very, very closely associated with a luxury brand. Dior produced many of the costumes for Black Swan. Natalie has worn mostly Dior while promoting Black Swan. Natalie has began attending events for Dior. Not bad, Dior. The new ads will premiere in the new year, but Natalie recently gave an interview to Allure about her gig:

Allure: When do you wear perfume?
NP: On special occasions. On Valentine’s Day. If it’s a big night out with someone I love. It’s like putting on nice jewelry. I think it makes every woman feel more feminine.

Allure: What’s the one product you use every day?
NP: Joëlle Ciocco Sensitive Cleansing Milk. It smells delicious; it’s really natural, and it protects my skin.

Allure: What’s a look you love on others but don’t think you can pull off yourself?
NP: I’m slowly being eased into red lipstick. I think it looks really chic on other people, but I always felt a bit silly with it on.

Allure: What’s a beauty trend you’d never try in a million years?
NP: Plastic surgery. I feel like everyone is trying to look like the same person, and it usually makes people look older than they are.

Allure: Growing up in front of the camera, did you develop any beauty hang-ups?
NP: Having a mole on my cheek was the biggest thing. When I did photo shoots, they would Photoshop it out. No one ever said anything to my face, but I felt like I was being told that it was ugly. Finally, I had to say, “No! This is part of me.” I’m not a model. I’m being photographed because of who I am—and that includes the mole!

Allure: When you’re working on a film, how do you relax?
NP: Acupuncture on my pressure points keeps me balanced and calms my nerves.

Allure: What’s your typical workout?
NP: Three or four times a week, I’ll swim or use the elliptical. Swimming is very meditative. I can’t hear anything under the water; it’s just me and my silence for 45 minutes to an hour. And it really gets every part of my body at once.

Allure: Who are your beauty icons?
NP: I love Audrey Hepburn, of course, with her cat eyes and thick eyebrows. And I love Lauren Hutton in the ’70s with those curls and her big eyes and her beautiful teeth!

[From Allure]

Not bad, Dior. You got yourself an A-list shill who is a heavy contender for Best Actress – Natalie will probably wear Dior on every major awards red carpet. But here’s the real question: will Natalie wear her bitchface for every event? Because I don’t see why a luxury brand would want to associate themselves with looking and feeling surly.

Sidenote: I am allowing for the idea that Natalie has a “natural bitchface” – meaning that her face just looks like that when she’s not smiling. I have a natural bitchface too! People always think I’m pissy when I’m not even pulling a face.

Photos courtesy of WENN.