Opening night at the Cannes Film Festival has begun, and Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and—wait for it—Susan Sarandon all stepped out in leggy looks that ruled the red carpet. Forget that Sarandon, 70, has several decades on these models, age 20 and 25, respectively, or that she’s birthed three kids to their none. The actress, who is a mainstay at the international festival, stole the show with free-flowing waves and a striking green dress by Alberta Ferretti that featured a plunging neckline and a dramatic thigh-high slit.
Brimming with a sensuality that’s near legendary, Sarandon has long refused to play by the restrictive rules of so-called age-appropriate dressing—and why should she? With a body that could give most college coeds a run for their money, Sarandon is a testament to the fact that confidence, self-care, and good genes may be the ultimate triple threat. And with a lineup of powerful and iconic beauties that includes Isabelle Huppert, Vanessa Redgrave, and Monica Bellucci, this year’s Cannes red carpet seems destined to shelve any archaic ageist stereotypes for good.
See all the major red carpet fashion from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival:
