Academy Awards 2020: Natalie Portman honors women directors with red carpet look

Actress Natalie Portman not only dazzled with her red carpet look at the 2020 Academy Awards but also made a statement.

You NEED to see the details on Natalie Portman's statement-making #Oscars gown. https://t.co/q3ZpTHYTal pic.twitter.com/Nuf297ohY4
— E! News (@enews) February 10, 2020

According to USA Today and CNN, the "Black Swan" star donned a black cape emblazoned with the names of several women who weren't included among the best director nominees, such as Greta Gerwig, Marielle Heller and Lorene Scafaria. All of this year's best director nominees were men.

Portman said she wore the cape "to recognize the women who were not recognized for their incredible work this year in my subtle way," according to the news outlets.

Natalie Portman embroidered her Dior cape with all of the female directors who weren't nominated for #Oscars. Check out her explanation here. pic.twitter.com/kyyo2wVMZf
— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) February 10, 2020