Natalie Portman sizzles in a racy dress as she joins Bradley Cooper, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan for Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood issue

The most popular actors of the moment have gathered here Vanity fair's 30th Annual Hollywood Issue.

This year's captivating spread brings together 11 vibrant, wildly different stars seizing their moment in 2024, as the entertainment industry emerges from the most profound work stoppage in its history.

Present for this edition were Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, Jodie Come, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Charles Melton, Da'vine Joy Randolph, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, who came together for two days to shoot the spread .

Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones explained how she came up with the stars: 'The eleven stars on this cover represent a vibrant selection of our on-screen favorites.

'A group of actors – also as directors, producers and writers who joyfully seize the moment, change their path and chart new ones.'

Natalie, 42, oozed glamor in a purple velvet dress with sassy cutouts that showed off her toned figure.

The daring dress also featured a thigh-high slit to show off her toned pins, while a pair of barely-there heels boosted her figure.

When she spoke to the magazine about her profile, the speculation surrounding her marriage was discussed.

It is believed that Natalie is preparing to file for divorce from Benjamin Thousand-Pededdespite attempts to 'make it work' after her estranged husband was accused cheating on a climate activist 21 years younger than him, insiders claim.

The Black Swan actress last month seemingly confirmed the end of her 11-year marriage to the choreographer, 46, during an interview in which she did not mention him, while revealing she lives in Paris with their two children, Aleph, 12. and Amalia, six.

Still, she declined to elaborate, simply saying, “It's horrible, and I don't feel like contributing to it.”

Natalie also spoke about the difference between her public and private personas, musing, “When I started having kids and a family, I started to realize that maybe it wasn't helpful to be like, there's two of me.

'I have a lot of interaction during my day as a public person. Excluding that from my experience is not realistic.'

It is believed that Natalie is preparing to file for divorce from Benjamin Millepied, but she did not confirm the speculation, saying: 'It's terrible, and I have no desire to contribute to it' (photo 2022)

Bradley, 49, revealed he hopes his daughter Lea, six – who he shares with ex Irina Shayk – will find comfort in looking back on his work (pictured in December)

Bradley, 49, spoke about his inspiration for his Oscar-nominated biopic of Leonard Bernstein, Maestro, revealing “it's been living in me since I was a kid.”

He explained: 'This love for conducting. The magical element of the hand movement and the music that seems to be audibly played by your movements – I felt like a magician, and that always stayed in me.'

The actor, who shares daughter Lea, six, with ex Irina Shayk, revealed he hopes his daughter will find comfort in looking back on his work.

He explained, “There's something about having a child and knowing that when you're gone, they'll always have these pieces of work to revisit….

“I like that: that our daughter will always be able to experience these moments with her father if she wants.”

Jenny, 21, oozed glamor in a low-cut cream dress for the spread, in which she spoke about missing out on 'normal' childhood experiences.

She revealed: 'When I was younger I didn't think about sleepovers, friends and school functions. It was always, 'What am I going to do now? How am I going to get this job? What meeting should I hold?' It was work and school and sleep and repeat.

“So it was funny as I got older to realize, 'Huh, yeah, you do need to get your hands in different bowls and you need to take a step and catch your breath.'

“I'm glad I realize that now, but it's strange that I didn't really have that experience or long for that when I was younger. '

Jenny, 21, discussed missing out on 'normal' childhood experiences, admitting: 'I wasn't thinking about sleepovers and friends. It was work and school and sleep and repeat'

Discussing his famous nude scene in Saltburn, Barry, 31, admitted: 'I'm quite impressed with how I moved. I was like, 'Wow'”

Discussing his famous nude scene in Saltburn, Barry, 31, admitted: 'I'm quite impressed with how I moved. I thought, “Wow.”

'I was afraid to move my hips and move my body in certain ways, but the set was made quite comfortable for me. Once the camera goes up, I always feel kind of safe and have permission to waltz in that environment.”

As to whether he was afraid to undress, he mused: “I think it's real art. It is real. And it is also real vulnerability.

“You're actually putting yourself in the most vulnerable state. It's beautiful to look at. I'm not saying it's my body, but it's liberating to see that body move the way it does. It's almost a moving painting.'

View the full portfolio, Vanity Fair's 2024 Hollywood Issue Unites 11 Spectacular Stars, photographed by Gordon Von Steiner and styled by George Cortina in the March issue of Vanity Fair and on VanityFair.com