Natalie Portman and Jessica Alba both had big days at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, premiering their latest flicks at the glam Italian fest in fashions hot off the runway. While Jessica rocked the latest “peacock” style gown, Natalie sizzled in the scarlet trend.

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Jessica, who premiered her latest flick Machete, rocked an edgy gown from the Valentino Couture Fall 2010 collection, which featured a dramatic train. She paired the attention grabber with strappy heels, which tied with tassels.