Older actresses who ruled the red carpet in 2018, from Jane Fonda to Angela Bassett

There's no question that some of Hollywood's most iconic veteran talents have looking fabulous over 50 down to an art! From Jane Fonda's striking red pantsuit to Oprah's chic plaid, Helen Mirren's royal blue velvet, Susan Sarandon's sexy sequins and Goldie Hawn's jaw-dropping pastel-blue creation, we've rounded up some of the best red-carpet looks from 2018, straight from the ladies who have paved the sartorial way for talent to come!
From the chicest suits and asymmetrical designs to shoulder-bearing ensembles and flawless metallic flare, click through to see all of 2018's best looks on actresses over 50...
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I, Tonya star Allison Janney, 59, served a futuristic look at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The metallic Yanina Couture creation boasted accentuated shoulders, a chic high neckline and a mermaid-style fit.
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Andie MacDowell, 60, gave us major fierce flapper vibes in this fringed silver Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition gown! She debuted the incredible look at the L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Celebration in December.
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Demi Moore, 56, oozed cool in a maroon pantsuit at Peggy Albrecht Friendly House's 29th Annual Awards Luncheon in October. The double-breasted ensemble featured a fashion-forward racing stripe on the pants, which she helped make pop with bright yellow heels.
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Geena Davis, 62, served fans some old Hollywood glam at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January. The actress looked stunning in a figure-hugging, strapless black gown with floral appliques.
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Glenn Close, 71, couldn't have looked any more elegant
in her fuchsia pantsuit at the UK premiere of The Wife in August, which she paired with simple heeled sandals. The jacket featured a fashion-forward swath of fabric draping from one pocket.
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Nothing wrong with a little bit of leg! Halle Berry, 52, looked stunning in a ruffled, pastel AADNEVIK gown and matching powder pink pumps for the red carpet ahead of the 2019 Pirelli Calendar launch gala in December.
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There's no competition for Helen Mirren, 73, who's the queen of regal style on and off the screen. The iconic actress brought her best fashion game to the premiere of Girls Of The Sun in Cannes, clad in a medieval-style, royal blue velvet gown by Elie Saab with gorgeous caped sleeves and the most beautiful off-the-shoulder neckline.
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We weren't kidding! Helen was back at it again for the Berlinale International Film Festival, looking elegant as ever in an off-the-shoulder grey gown by Rami Al Ali Couture with a swipe of red on her lips.
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Jane Fonda, 81, brought major colour to the red carpet at the Book Club premiere in May. She looked incredible in a red Brandon Maxwell suit, boasting a pair of wide-legged trousers and a ruched bubblegum-pink top underneath, plus the chicest matching pumps.
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Meryl Streep, 69, was a beauty in black for The Post's European premiere in January. The iconic star looked elegant as ever in a tuxedo pantsuit and matching heels.
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Always killing it on the carpet, Nicole Kidman, 51, stunned in a colourful high-necked Valentino gown for the 2018 AACTA Awards in Australia in December. Showing off a little skin in the semi-sheer creation, the actress was positively glowing with her blonde locks in a sweet side braid.
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Oprah Winfrey, 64, was pretty in plaid for the European premiere of her film A Wrinkle In Time in March. The former talk show host paired the patterned skirt with a simple black blouse, a wide leather belt and her signature glasses.
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Salma Hayek, 52, brought the heat to the premiere of The Hummingbird Project in Toronto. The Spanish actress dazzled in a ruffled red gown with a buttoned torso and black heels, letting her gorgeous brunette locks fall in soft waves.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, 53, honed her sartorial savvy as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City! The actress glittered in a high-slit navy Prabal Gurung dress with flared sleeves for the Here And Now premiere at the Deauville American Film Festival in September.
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Susan Sarandon, 72, wore the chicest pair of shades with her glittering gown at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January. Her navy blue off-shoulder dress perfectly flattered her incredible figure as she kept the accessories to a minimum with just a few delicate rings and a black clutch.
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Count on Viola Davis, 53, to bring elegance to the red carpet. The actress dazzled in a classic figure-hugging red gown with a twist - asymmetrical sleeves - for the European premiere of Widows.
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Angela Bassett, 60, brought colour to the Bumblebee red carpet in December! The actress absolutely stunned in a fringed red-and-orange ensemble, paired with hot-pink shoes and smoky eye makeup that had us swooning. The actress accessorized with bracelets from Hearts On Fire and a ring from Csarite by Erica Courtney.
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Emma Thompson, 59, is the epitome of cool! The film industry veteran wore a double-breasted black pantsuit with wide trousers and black-and-white sneakers to the UK Premiere of The Children Act in August.
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Goldie Hawn, 73, couldn't have chosen a more beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown for the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January. Later posing alongside her daughter, Kate Hudson, the mother of three was a vision in the sky blue, one-shoulder dress, accessorizing with a large cuff bracelet and chandelier earrings.
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Jamie Lee Curtis, 60, was radiant in red while attending the Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood in September. She anchored the look with a pair of red suede heels and accessorized with a small clutch and her trademark black frames.
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Jane Seymour, 67, made jaws drop in a stunning white gown for the 26th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood! The actress's look featured chic accentuated shoulders and a daring slit up the front. She made sure to sparkle bright with diamond accessories and a gorgeous pair of metallic heels.
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Flower power! For the Tony Awards in June, actress Joan Allen, 62, dazzled in a stunning velvet floral pantsuit with a matching maroon clutch and a pair of black strappy heels.
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Julianne Moore, 58, was the picture of ethereal at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of her film Gloria Bell. The actress dazzled in a strapless draped Givenchy gown.
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Mary Steenburgen, 65, definitely made us green with envy in her stunningly simple emerald Oscar de la Renta gown for the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January. She anchored the look with a pair of colourful heels alongside a simple clutch and her trademark sleek brown bangs.
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Sigourney Weaver, 69, stunned in a draped two-tone gown paired with a unique orange rope bag and gorgeous golden accessories while on the red carpet at the Rome Film Fest back in October.
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