Today, it seems like youth is prized above all else in Hollywood, especially with films like “The Substance” suggesting that celebrity women age out of acting roles as soon as they hit 50. But many inspirational actresses remind us that aging isn’t a hindrance but a privilege. Many women over 70 are still jaw-droppingly stunning and enjoying the spotlight well into their 70s and beyond.

Sophia Loren

At 91 years old, this legendary Italian film star continues to exude beauty and grace on the red carpet. She once told Vogue, “Never more than at the threshold of 90 have I realized that age is a state of mind.” She took on a fictional role in 2020 and, in 2021, participated in a fictionalized documentary about her iconic career. In it, she said, “I wake up, and it is hard for me to imagine that I’ve been on this earth for almost one century because I still can see a long road ahead of me with so many things to do, places to see, and people to meet.”

Goldie Hawn

At the age of 80, Goldie continues to thrive. She recently appeared at a string of promotion events for her children’s book “The After-School Kindness Crew” and is as sharp and camera-ready as ever. Throughout her career, she’s done everything, from producing to acting, and she’s still innovating in new fields, even in her 80s.

Cher

Cher seems to have found the fountain of youth, and beyond her appearance, she doesn’t let her age slow her down in anything else she does. While she was known as a pop goddess, she also became a leading lady in Hollywood, and at 80 years old, she’s still a veritable sex symbol, and her 2026 Met Gala appearance, complete with a leather corset and platinum waves, proves that.