Geena Davis became a household name in the 1980s and 90s thanks to her roles in Beetlejuice and Thelma & Louise – and more than thirty years later, the American actress hasn't aged a day.
The 70-year-old oozed old Hollywood glamour in a series of stunning photographs taken during her appearance at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month.
Geena looked incredible in a floor-length black gown covered in shimmering sequins, featuring a daring thigh-high split. She accessorised the look with a sophisticated diamond necklace and statement bracelet.
Reflecting on the star-studded event, in which Geena attended the screening of The Basics of Philosophy, the Tootsie star penned on Instagram: "One last look at Venice."
Fans wasted no time commenting on the gorgeous snaps, hailing the star's "glamorous" look and "breaktaking grace".
© Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImagGeena was among the guests attending the premiere of Paul Schrader's The Basics of Philosophy. Starring Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella, Bill Pullman and Dana Delany, the drama follows a philosophy professor forced to confront his long-buried past.
Geena Davis' recent comments about ageing
Geena's recent post comes as the actress revealed she has never been more confident about getting older.
"I think it's fabulous," Geena told Yahoo in May. "I've liked myself better every year. I even think I look better every year! I don't know if that will switch at some point. Maybe not. But it's fun. You don't worry about age anymore."
Geena Davis' popularity with younger audiences
Geena, who landed her big break in the 1982 comedy Tootsie, has also found herself enjoying an unexpected resurgence with younger audiences.
Her surprise appearance alongside Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella earlier this year quickly went viral, introducing Geena to a whole new generation of fans. "It was incredible," she said. "And it came up so suddenly. Sabrina's a darling woman. She's incredible. I loved her." She added: "I was like, I'm trending? That's crazy."
Many younger fans also recognise her from Grey's Anatomy, where she played Dr Nicole Herman. "A lot of teenagers say, 'Are you Dr. Herman?'" she revealed.
More than three decades after Thelma & Louise became a cultural phenomenon, Geena is still amazed by the film's enduring popularity.
© Getty ImagesWhenever another anniversary rolls around, she and co-star Susan Sarandon find themselves celebrating once again. "And we're like, this is just living on," she said. "Nobody realised at that time that movies were going to have this long life! So it's kind of fabulous that people are still watching the movies for the first time."
Through her work with the Geena Davis Institute, the actress has spent years campaigning for better representation of women on screen.
Although she's encouraged by the progress made in children's entertainment, she believes Hollywood still has a long way to go when it comes to stories centred on women over 50. "For women over 50 being represented, we have a long way to go," she said.
