AU REVOIR, DEVENDRA!

Posted Oct 04 2008 @ 11:57 AM

Looking très magnifique, Natalie Portman is getting over her recent break-up the only way a girl can: indulging in a little retail therapy, of course! Natalie was spotted in Paris on October 2 attending Giambattisa Valli’s runway show, looking every bit the polished, glamorous actress she is. Perhaps Paris’ elegant mademoiselles told her to toss those hideous sweats? For the show, Nat wore a classic LBD with tasteful tulip shoulders (check out Suzabelle’s Galliano Swing Dress in Black or Ella Moss’ James Flare Sleeve Dress in Black), breaking out her fav pom-pom heels and carrying a black satin bag (try Moe Bags’ Andie Rouched Silk CLICK Bag in Black), completing her look with classic red polish on her digits. Nothing like a trip to Paris – during fashion week, nonetheless – to mend a broken heart! Natalie met her ex-beau on the set of his music video, “Carmensita,” in which she starred, but it looks like her role isn’t quite finished yet. Nat has been asked to apologize for her portrayal of Princess Carmensita after offending a variety of Hindu scholars, who spoke out collectively against the video, “The images used in the video are revered in Hinduism and are not to be thrown around loosely for dramatic effects. We invite Hollywood to immerse itself in Hinduism, but we ask that actors and actresses, directors and producers take our religion seriously and respectfully.” I doubt that Natalie actually had any say in the way her character was portrayed, but the spokesman continued, “Forgiveness is one of the main virtues of Hindu ethics. If Natalie Portman offers a sincere public apology, Hindus would not only absolve her but might also pray for her success in future ventures.” Looks like Nat needs to make some phone calls!

Natalie Portman seen in Paris, France on Oct 02 2008.