30 Female Celebs Over 50 That Are Strikingly Beautiful

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Let’s start our list with the one diva, who has surfaced over and over again throughout decades. A prolific face of the 1980s and 1990s, Michelle Pfeiffer still surprises her fans with her versatile acting skills.

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From Scarface to Maleficent, Batman to Ant-Man, she is literally everywhere! Now 63 years old, the blonde bombshell is still rocking the streets of Hollywood. And with those light golden locks and stunningly blue eyes, there’s no doubt the cat-woman still has it going on — with or without a catsuit.

Julianne Moore

This gorgeous diva is another known face from the ’90s. Over the decades, Julianne Moore has been dominating both indie and blockbuster productions by delivering power-packed performances. There are very few who can portray emotionally troubled women on screen like Moore.

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Whether it be Hannibal, Jurassic Park, or even Crazy, Stupid, Love, there’s no denying that Moore has mesmerized audiences all over the globe — and continues to do so ’till this day. Currently in her 60s, the strawberry-blonde beauty shows no signs of slowing down.

Jodie Foster

Speaking of the Hannibal series, how can we not discuss the beloved Jodie Foster? Having earned her first Academy Award nomination at the age of 13, Foster is undeniably one of the best thespians of her generation.

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12 years after that memorable performance in Taxi Driver, Foster bagged an Oscar for the first time — thanks to her breakthrough adult role in The Accused. Just three years later, she delivered another Oscar-winning powerful performance in The Silence of Lambs, the prequel to Hannibal. Now in her 50s, the talented diva is still shining on and off-screen.

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields is another prominent actress, who garnered critical acclaim at a very young age. At just 12 years of age, this ‘Pretty Baby’ attracted the attention of the industry with her acting and beauty — eventually earning her the reputation of the most prominent and controversial child model of her time.

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In 1980, then teenager Shields delivered a memorable performance in Blue Lagoon. Though not very prominent on the big screen now, this 56-year-old pretty lady is still winning hearts with her dazzling smile.

Demi Moore

This actress comes with a powerful package of beauty and boldness. One of the highest-paid actresses throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Demi Moore has earned the credit of being an influential figure in the movement for equal pay among genders in Hollywood.

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She emerged as a powerful actress in 1990, with her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Ghost. Despite the years that have passed, the 58-year-old brunette is still making headlines for her timeless beauty.

Monica Bellucci

The list of gorgeous divas over 50 cannot be imagined without this lady. Whirling the world with her hourglass figure and dramatically perfect beauty, this Italian model and prominent icon also showcased her acting skills in Malena, Irreversible, The Passion of the Christ, and The Matrix series.

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In the 2015 film, Spectre, the powerhouse appeared as the oldest Bond girl in the history of the film franchise. Now in her 50s, Monica Bellucci is still a sight for sore eyes!

Salma Hayek

This Mexican-American actress is another bold beauty. A prominent Mexican film and telenovela face in the late 1980s, Salma Hayek started her Hollywood career in the late ’90s. Breaking the definition of beauty on screen, Hayek gave a powerful performance with her breakthrough titular role in the 2002 biographical film, Frida.

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The film made her the first Mexican actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. With several movies and the much-awaited MCU one under her sleeve, Hayek is still going strong at 55.

Nicole Kidman

This American-Australian actress is truly a stunning beauty! After starting her acting career in Australia in the 1980s, Nicole Kidman rose to prominence in Hollywood in the 1990s with films like Batman Forever and Eyes Wide Shut among many others.

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After awing the audience with her Academy Award-nominated performance in Moulin Rouge!, Kidman bagged the Oscar next year with her lead performance in The Hours. A well-renowned actress and prominent humanitarian ambassador, this blue-eyed blonde beauty is still dazzling at 54.

Sandra Bullock

This bold and beautiful actress has landed the list of highest-paid Hollywood actresses not once — but twice! After rising to prominence in 1994 with action-thriller Speed, Sandra Bullock became the rom-com leading lady throughout the ’90s.

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In the following decades, the versatile actress gave powerful performances in comedies and thriller dramas, starting from Miss Congeniality to Bird Box, with numerous accolades including an Oscar. At the age of 57, the dusky beauty still knows to pull all the ‘Gravity’ towards her!

Cindy Crawford

One of the most popular supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford expanded her career into acting, business, and charity work. She appeared in a handful of big and small-screen productions, and music videos in the 1990s and 2000s.

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She resurfaced in the 2011 Duran Duran music video for “Girl Panic!” and 2015’s “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift. Off-screen, she has been the popular face of magazine covers and fashion campaigns throughout her life. At the age of 55, this brunette beauty is still runway-ready!

Sharon Stone

It’s all about the ‘Basic Instinct!’ Well, Sharon Stone perfectly proved so with the film series! Since she entered the industry in 1980, Stone has been turning heads — not only due to her undeniable talent but also because of her striking looks!

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From Total Recall to Casino, Stone has totally dominated the thriller-drama genre with her erotic and voyeuristic screen persona. The actress is active on both big and small screens to date. Aging gracefully, this stunning beauty is still a head-turner even at 63.

Julia Roberts

This ‘Pretty Woman’ never ceases to amaze us! With tons of movies on her resume, Julia Roberts is considered one of the most bankable Hollywood actresses. After her leading performance in the 1990 film, Roberts hasn’t ever had to look back!

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From Steel Magnolias to Oscar-nodded Erin Brockovich; from Ocean’s Eleven to Eat Pray Love, the actress has dominated the silver screen for over two decades. Being named the most beautiful woman in the world by People for a record five times, the 53-year-old actress is still dazzling people with her million-dollar smile.

Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo can get it all when she wants! After being a popular singer and dancer, Jennifer Lopez decided to pursue acting in 1993, and she did it with a bang! Lopez became the first million-maker Latin actress with her lead performance in the 1997 biopic, Selena. After back-to-back hits, she went on to establish herself as the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood.

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Simultaneously, this multi-talented diva continued to rock the music world too, leading the Latin Pop Movement in American Music. With blockbuster hit films on one hand and billboard top albums on the other, there’s no stopping the jazzy J.Lo — even at 52.

Elizabeth Hurley

Best known as Vanessa Kensington in 1997 hit spy comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Elizabeth Hurley has been stunning audiences for decades with her exquisite beauty.

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One of the most popular fashion icons of her generation, the gorgeous diva has long been the face of Estee Lauder face throughout the years. She was chosen as a model and spokesperson for the prestigious cosmetic brand in 1995, even without any prior modeling experience. This 56-year-old fashionista is still stunning as ever.

Halle Berry

This celebrated actress rose to fame in 1992 with her breakthrough role in the rom-com Boomerang. Her titular role in the 1999 TV biopic film, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award.

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The 2001 romantic drama, Monster’s Ball made her the first and only African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. Berry continued to awe the audiences in the X-Men series, as the Bond girl in Die Another Day, and many others. Now 55 years old, this brown-eyed beauty is absolutely gorgeous inside and out!

Viola Davis

With an Oscar, an Emmy, and two Tony Awards to her name, Davis is the youngest and the first African-American actress to achieve the prestigious ‘Triple Crown of Acting.’ She may be best-known for her role in How to Get Away With Murder TV but that’s not all.

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From King Hedley II to Fences on Broadway — and much, much more — there’s really no denying that Davis has had quite a fruitful career. She’s now 56 and still dazzling.

Cate Blanchett

Considered as one of the best actresses of her generation, Cate Blanchett is a famous thespian, ruling both the screen and stage for more than two decades.

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Along with delivering a range of critically acclaimed powerful performances in both indie ventures and blockbuster biggies, this versatile Australian-American actress has also performed in 20 prominent theater productions. With those deep eyes and striking talent, this 52-year-old blonde beauty is still ready to go several miles.

Marisa Tomei

Well, it’s not just Iron Man — we too completely swooned over this ‘too hot to handle’ Aunt May from the recent Spider-Man reboot. After rising to international prominence with her Oscar-nodded performance in 1992 comedy My Cousin Vinny, Marisa Tomei went on to prove herself on both screen and stage for over two decades.

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With several critically acclaimed credits under her belt already, Tomei has her plate full to this day. At the age of 56, this talented actress is still scoring high.

Nigella Lawson

You cannot miss this culinary royalty. English TV chef and food writer Nigella Lawson has changed the definition of home cooking. With her charming smile and characteristic warmth, she can easily make any tasty treat more luscious.

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Lawson is one of those rare individuals — who can turn a simple home-cooking show into a real feast for the eyes. With her flawless glow and lush brown locks, it’s really unbelievable that she’s now in her 60s.

Madonna

Speaking of evergreen beauty, we couldn’t miss the Queen of Pop. Madonna has been one of the most influential figures in American pop culture. Considering that she holds a Guinness World Record for Best-Selling Female Recording Artist of All Time, Madonna has been reigning the pop industry for four long decades.

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She showcased her acting talent also in several films like Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, A League of Their Own, and Golden Globe-winning Evita. This timeless diva is still rocking at 63, with that powerful voice and golden locks.

Amy Grant

There’s another queen in the pop genre. Delivering a different soulful version of pop, Amy Grant pioneered the crossover of Contemporary Christian Music into mainstream pop music. Considered ‘The Queen of Christian Pop,’ Grant has been ruling the Christian pop and Gospel music world for almost four decades.

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She became the undisputed artist of the particular genre, after releasing her best-selling album to date Heart in Motion in 1991. At the age of 60, the gorgeous diva is still captivating the audience with her voice and natural aura.

Shania Twain

Well, ‘queens’ are always timeless! ‘The Queen of Country Pop,’ Shania Twain established herself as the goddess of another pop crossover genre. With 100 million sold records throughout the last three decades, Twain is the best-selling female country music artist in history and one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

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With numerous billboard topper singles, albums and other records, this naturally beautiful country-queen is still reigning the music scene at her 56, with her bewitching voice and smile.

Rene Russo

Frigga, the radiant Queen of Asgard in MCU’s Thor series, is actually famed actress Rene Russo, no less radiant in her earthly avatar. After a five-year career break, Russo returned to the screen as a Marvel Cinematic Universe mom — and boy, what a real treat that was for the eyes!

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She decorated her comeback in 2014, with a Saturn Award and a BAFTA nomination for her supporting role in the praised crime thriller Nightcrawler. The 67-year-old ‘glam-girl’ is still captivating her spectators both on and off the screen.

Susan Sarandon

With her stand-out beauty and stunning persona, she can make it to any list of timeless glamour. Active both on screen and stage since 1970s, Susan Sarandon is one of the prolific members of Hollywood’s legendary league.

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With about 100 films, 50 shows and series, numerous documentaries, and Broadway productions in her acting repertoire, Sarandon’s career is one of the most decorated by far — yet she still has so much to do at the age of 75!

Geena Davis

Yes, you saw it coming! If ‘Louise’ is here, how can ‘Thelma’ not be? Geena Davis has faced ups and downs in her career, but hasn’t lost her foothold completely. From Beetlejuice to Thelma and Louise, she was a prominent leading lady of the industry during the ’80s and early-’90s.

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After a lengthy break, Davis successfully resurfaced, starring in the Stuart Little franchise as well as the Commander in Chief TV series — for which she won a Golden Globe. Still going strong, this 65-year-old effortless beauty is as adorable as ever.

Kristin Scott Thomas

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas is a crown jewel of the film industry. In her more than three-decade-long career span, Thomas has become a five-time BAFTA Award and Olivier Award nominee.

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A prolific face on screen and stage in both English and French languages, this versatile actress holds both the highest royal honor of Britain and the highest French order of merit. At 61, the famed actress is still very active in the industry.

Tilda Swinton

This lady holds the spot not for making it, but for breaking it! Changing the definition of standard ‘beauty,’ Tilda Swinton has been a pioneer in establishing and breaking societal norms.

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A superbly talented actress on screen, Swinton is best known for her leading roles in independent and experimental films, and prominent supporting roles in blockbuster productions. She’s also regarded as a popular fashion icon of the 21st century. Now in her 60s, Swinton has continued to make appearances.

Emma Thompson

Dame Emma Thompson is the evergreen heartthrob of the British film industry. Throughout her four-decade-long career span, she has bagged two Oscars, two Golden Globes, two BAFTAs, and one Emmy Award, among others. Shining on stage, screen, and also in screenwriting, multitalented Thompson is the only one in history to win Academy Awards for both writing and acting.

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The newer generation knows her best as the bespectacled eccentric Professor Trelawney of the Harry Potter series. Holding the highest British royal order of merit, this legendary thespian still bewitches with her natural acting and dazzling smile.

Kim Basinger

The prominent symbol of the ’80s and ’90s, Kim Basinger is one of the few living legends of Hollywood’s golden age. In 1976, she switched to acting after a successful modeling career.

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From playing Bond girl Domino Petachi in Never Say Never Again, to portraying the Oscar-winning femme fatale in L.A. Confidential, Basinger never missed the spotlight. She also reigned the 2000s — with high-grossing films like Cellular and The Sentinel, there’s no stopping the bold and beautiful Basinger… even at 67!

Meryl Streep

Last but certainly not least is the ultimate living legend of Hollywood! Rightly hailed as ‘the best actress of her generation,’ Meryl Streep holds records of prestigious nominations — including 21 Oscar nominations with three wins, and 32 Golden Globe nominations with eight wins.

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Particularly noted for her versatility, Streep can make any character her own with her chameleon-like acting skills. Continuing her four-decade-long career, this 72-year-old diva is still dominating the silver screen with her unmatched acting skills, spirited personality, and timeless charm.