10 Best-Dressed Stars Over 50 at 2024 Golden Globes

Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore and Sheryl Lee Ralph brought the glam to the famed awards show

Alison Maxwell,

Nancy Kerr,

AARP

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Published January 07, 2024

Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore and Sheryl Lee Ralph at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

(Left to right) Helen Mirren, Julianne Moore and Sheryl Lee Ralph

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The 50-plus stars brought their A-game to the 81st Golden Globe Awards, with plenty of glam and sparkle to spare. AARP’s Alison Maxwell and Nancy Kerr showcase the glamorous women who kicked off Hollywood’s first big awards show of the year in style.

Julianne Moore on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Julianne Moore, 63

May December actress Julianne Moore was fiery-hot in a custom red Bottega Veneta gown with a scoop neck, billowing skirt and ... yes, pockets. She told ET that her role of Gracie “was a really challenging character but a wonderful experience.”

Helen Mirren on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Helen Mirren, 78

Talk about a purple reign! The 1923 star stunned in a frothy, purple Dolce & Gabbana gown and opera coat. In a 2022 interview with AARP, she said playing the fashion game never gets tiresome: “It’s energizing. I’ve always loved clothes, and I love dressing up. I’ve always loved costumes too. One of my favorite places to go is a costume house. I love the artist’s animal nature of clothes.”

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the red carpet at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, 67

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph continues to showcase standout style with an off-the-shoulder black and yellow gown with a flowing train, styled by her daughter Ivy Coco. The actress told AARP that her recent spate of honors has been amazing. “I never keep a bucket list, but every time another award came through, my friends would say, ‘You checked another one off the list.’ It just shows that if you really have a dream, you can make it come true.”

Naomi Watts on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Naomi Watts, 55

Naomi Watts glittered in an on-trend one-shouldered metallic sheath dress. The actress, who walked the red carpet with new husband Billy Crudup, a nominee for The Morning Show, will play editor and socialite Babe Paley in the upcoming season of Feud. “It was wonderful to get to work again with Ryan Murphy and Gus Van Sant and such an incredible group of women,” she gushed to ET.

Oprah Winfrey on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Oprah Winfrey, 69

Oprah Winfrey was a vision in deep violet in honor of The Color Purple, which she coproduced. The Queen of Talk dazzled in a form-fitting beaded custom Louis Vuitton purple gown with matching shoes.

Jodie Foster on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Jodie Foster, 61

Jodie Foster, nominated for her role as Bonnie Stoll, best friend and swimming coach to Diana Nyad in Nyad, elevated a classic black gown with a jeweled pointed collar and belt. The former child star reminisced to ET about her first Golden Globes appearance at the tender age of 13. “I got to meet Shirley MacLaine, who was a hero of mine … and I remember just being tongue-tied.”

Meryl Streep on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Meryl Streep, 74

Sequins for the win, Meryl! The Only Murders in the Building star sported a two-piece black sequin suit with a white pussy-bow blouse. Cat-eyed glasses completed the look.

Angela Bassett on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Angela Bassett, 65

Sometimes a classic black gown is all you need to rock the red carpet. Take Bassett for example. The 9-1-1 star’s off-the-shoulder velvet Dolce & Gabbana gown accentuated her curves and brought a hefty dose of glamour to the carpet.

Gillian Anderson on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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Gillian Anderson, 55

The devil was in the details for Anderson, who represented her show Sex Education by sporting a Gabriela Hearst dress that was embroidered with female anatomy. “[I wore it] for so many reasons, it’s brand appropriate,” the actress told Deadline.

J. Smith-Cameron on the red carpet at the 81st Golden Globe Awards

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J. Smith-Cameron, 66

The Succession star was feeling blue at the Golden Globes, but it certainly wasn’t a bad thing! Her stunning high-necked cobalt blue gown featured cutout shoulders and a small train. She accentuated the look with a yellow ribbon to show support for the hostages being held in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Alison Maxwell is an executive editor of features at AARP. Prior to joining the organization, she spent 20 years at USA Today, most recently as managing editor of the Life section.

Nancy Kerr is a senior writer and editor of features content for AARP. Previously, she was the editor of special projects for USA Today; a senior editor for the USA Weekend magazine; an assistant managing editor of digital content at The Washington Post and the director of women’s programming at America Online.