Glamorous Ladies Of Old Hollywood Who Were Red Carpet Mainstays In Their 70s & Beyond

Count on the glamorous ladies of Old Hollywood to teach people a thing or two about aging with grace. From icons like Elizabeth Taylor to Sophia Loren and more, these stars were mainstays of the red carpet well into their '70s and beyond. In a world where such a premium is placed on youth, it's a beautiful sight to see these divas rock the red carpet at any age, showing that no one is ever too old to serve a killer look and have fun with a little glam. Even in more modern settings, these celebs are confronting aging with confidence, and it's so refreshing. 

These Hollywood baddies brought glitz and glam to the red carpet well into their senior years, and with their flair for over-the-top styling, they gave a master class in serving up gorgeous looks later in life. They clearly had absolutely no interest in fading away with age, and their public presence showed that grace, beauty, and elegance have no expiration date — far from it. They just continued looking better and better, gracing red carpets with their daring style, hefty jewels, and timeless beauty.

Katharine Hepburn was a mainstay of Hollywood cinema from the 1930s all the way to the '90s. With such an illustrious career, it makes sense that she was a red carpet regular, which continued well into old age. She died in June 2003 at 96 years old, but even as late as the '90s, she attended public events. On May 12, 1992, at the age of 85, she attended an auction for Planned Parenthood in New York City, gracing fans with strong eyebrows, sparkling blue eyes, and lipstick to highlight her radiant smile.

Actor and dancer Barbara Stanwyck was unstoppable. Rising to fame in the 1930s, the diva remained a shining star her whole life. In 1981, when she was 74 years old, Stanwyck walked a red carpet in New York City with William Holden and showed up like the queen she was. Pairing a white fur stole with big pearl earrings and bold blue eyeshadow, Stanwyck showed that glamour can grow even more luxurious with age. She was the star of the show. 

Elizabeth Taylor is such a vibe. The star had such timeless style that there are ways to bring Taylor's old Hollywood glamour into contemporary outfits seamlessly. And best of all, her style got more daring and bold with age. On May 23, 2002, Taylor attended the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cannes wearing a dreamy, peach gown while festooned in her signature jewels. Bright blue eyeshadow? Check. Big hair? Check. Diamonds for days? Also check. She became even more unforgettable the older she got. 

Italian actor Sophia Loren became a star in the 1950s and went on to become one of the signature beauties of Hollywood's Golden Age of cinema. Loren broke onto the scene thanks to her great beauty and plucky charisma, and made an impression with her staying power. In November 2014, at the age of 80, Loren walked the red carpet at her very own tribute, hosted by the American Film Institute, paying homage to her long, successful career. Loren's black, embellished dress, sleek choker, and dramatic makeup proved she would always be an inspiration.

French actor Catherine Deneuve shot to fame in the 1960s and remained a central figure of European and American cinema. Deneuve showed us that aging and glamour go hand-in-hand, as she cut a sleek figure in black at the screening of her film "Gentle Monster" at the Cannes Film Festival in May, 2026. At the age of 82, Deneuve's wind-swept updo and bold jewels were further examples of her luminous, timeless charm. 

The sensational Isabella Rossellini stunned in a lace red dress with a cape overlay at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 2025. At 73, Rossellini stole the show with her vibrant, monochromatic outfit, her statement earrings, and a bold red lip. Since her breakthrough in the '70s and early '80s, Rossellini dazzled fans and audiences with her style, striking features, and acting chops. Her bold red choice in 2025 showed that Rossellini wasn't planning on shrinking away from the spotlight as she got older.  

Audrey Hepburn has such timeless style that she's gone down in history as a fashion legend. In fact, many of Hepburn's most iconic outfits are still chic today, proving that she had a knack for putting together a look. This was clear when she attended the Night of Stars Fashion Festival at the Waldorf Astoria in 1991 with designer Hubert de Givenchy on her arm. Wearing an off-the-shoulder gown with a magenta skirt and statement earrings, Hepburn showed that even in her later years, glamour was top of mind. 

Star Joan Collins, famous for her role in the soap opera "Dynasty," has been a central figure in TV and film since the 1950s. At the incredible age of 93, Collins attended the Variety "Power of Women: London" event on June 3, 2026, looking as glamorous as could be. She wore a draped, gold top with bold statement earrings to the event, adding to the dazzle of her sumptuous, Old Hollywood curls. Collins' sensational makeup only added to the perfection of her look.

Jane Fonda has been in the spotlight for so long that she's among the celebrated figures in throwback pics from the Oscars that highlight peak '70s style. Proving that age is just a number, Fonda attended the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2026, wearing a liquid-looking black gown with her gorgeous gray hair styled in voluminous curls. At 88, Fonda's style was daring and sexy, proving that she was a show-stopper on the red carpet as an octogenarian. 

Raquel Welch shot to fame in the 1960s, and it's no mystery why. The bombshell could serve a look in everything from a sizzling bikini to a sumptuous gown, and this star power didn't stop as she got older. In October 2016, at the age of 75, Welch attended the Carousel Of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in a fire engine red gown. The plunging neckline, bouncy hair, and form-fitting dress all added to her age-defying charm. What a gal.