The 2025 Miss Dior commercial stars Natalie Portman: discover the meaning of the song “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin and why the ad is timeless.
Update 2025: Even for the 2025 holiday season, Dior has confirmed its iconic campaign. While new edits of the commercial are airing on TV (often titled Miss Dior Essence or The New Parfum), the protagonist remains the timeless Natalie Portman, and the soundtrack is still the powerful rock anthem by Janis Joplin. Here is everything you need to know about the song and the meaning behind the ad.
The advertisement for the Miss Dior perfume first came out in 2021, but it is still one of the most recognizable and remembered commercials among the people. Because the actress is a familiar face and because the song is a great classic that more or less everyone has heard at least once.
Who is the girl and what is the song of the commercial?
The actress in the Miss Dior commercial is Natalie Portman, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, who started acting at a very young age with the film León and who more recent generations remember in Black Swan.
The song, on the other hand, is a great Janis Joplin classic, Cry Baby. Janis Joplin is one of the most important rock singers in history, active from 1962 to 1970 and one of the illustrious members of the infamous club 27, that is, the musicians who died at 27. The full official song is below.
With her powerful scratchy voice, Janis Joplin addresses the person she loves and reassures him. He was recently left and has not yet recovered, so she invites him to cry and dispose of his sadness without fear, because she will always be there to welcome him. At the end of his journey, whatever he decides to do, whatever path he decides to take, she will be there. Here is part of the lyrics.
Cry baby
Cry babyI know she told you that she loved you
Much more than I did
But I know that she left you
And you swear that you just don’t know why
But you know, hon’, I’ll always
I’ll always be around
If you ever want meYou can go all around the world
Tryin’ to find something to do with your life, baby
When you only gotta do one thing well
You only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world, babeYou got a woman waitin’ for you there
If you are looking for the other Dior commercial currently airing on TV—the one filmed at Versailles with Rihanna replacing Charlize Theron—check out our dedicated article here.
