Looks like Melbourne has picked up a new fan in the form of Hollywood star Natalie Portman.

The Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress was spotted at Gosch's Paddock during Melbourne's pre-season this morning, decked out in red and blue.

Portman had Melbourne's AFLW guernsey on as she stood and watched the Dees train.

She's in town as the special guest for the National Gallery of Victoria's annual gala.

And this is an interesting sort of stopover.