Throughout this year’s awards season, female celebrities over 40 absolutely dominated the carpet. With the combination of impeccable taste and incredible confidence, stars like Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Jennifer Coolidge and Jamie Lee Curtis almost always were right on top of the best-dressed list.
Newest Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, for example, brought her elegance and poise to every carpet she attended. At the Golden Globe, Yeoh wowed in a sequined deep purple gown with jewels decorating the trim. At the Oscars, Yeoh then did a total fashion 180 in a timeless flowy white gown. Stunning in both!
The same goes for Abbott Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph who brought sass in each showstopping look. Our personal favorite, of course, was at the 2022 Emmy Awards when she had an Angelina Jolie leg moment of her own in a strapless black gown with an impressively high slit.
Overall, no matter what the occasion, celeb women over 40 have proved they’re the ones to watch. So, of course, fashion’s biggest night at the Met Gala wouldn’t be any different. Check out some women over 40 who turned every single head at the 2023 Met Gala below!
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Penélope Cruz
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Penélope Cruz is the definition of enchanting in this intricate white ballgown with a plunging neckline and a sheer hood detail.
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La La Anthony
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Talk about elegance! La La Anthony brought the glamour in this white one-shoulder mermaid gown with gold chain details. The matching white headband and sunglasses are the perfect cherry on top!
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Nicole Kidman
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Nicole Kidman turned heads in this feathered peach-colored gown with a one-shoulder tulle detail.
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Gabrielle Union
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Gabrielle Union embraced bright red all over in this figure-hugging dress and shiny overcoat to the 2023 Met Gala.
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Naomi Campbell
Image Credit: John Shearer/WireImage Naomi Campbell turned heads in this incredible pink sari-inspired gown on the carpet.
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Gisele Bündchen
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Gisele Bündchen wowed in her first post-divorce Met Gala in this figure-hugging sheer-paneled white dress with an oversized white fur coat.
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Jessica Chastain
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Jessica Chastain took everyone by surprise by debuting her brand-new platinum blonde hair on the carpet. The actress also wowed in this ruffled black Gucci gown.
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Kate Moss
Image Credit: John Shearer/WireImage Kate Moss looked ultra elegant in this off-white silk dress with lace detailing.
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Emily Blunt
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Emily Blunt embodied Lagerfeld’s love for black and white in these sequined black pants and lace long-sleeve white shirt.
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Gwendoline Christie
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Wednesday star Gwendoline Christie looked effortlessly chic in this blush-toned ruched dress. Can we talk about her gorgeous hair too? Stunning!
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Carla Bruni
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Carla Bruni brought the elegance to the carpet in this black-and-white dress and matching holding fan
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Salma Hayek
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Salma Hayek proved red is her color in this strapless Gucci gown with a layered skirt and lace underlayer.
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Kerry Washington
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Kerry Washington showed off her toned midriff in this lace two-piece set from Michael Kors.
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Kim Kardashian
Image Credit: Getty Images for The Met Museum/ Kim Kardashian said pearls are her best friend in this custom Schiaparelli gown.
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Anne Hathaway
Image Credit: John Shearer/WireImage Anne Hathaway perfectly blended Versace and Karl Lagerfeld in this Versace tweed dress with golden safety pin details all around. Sexy and chic!
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Christina Ricci
Image Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Christina Ricci turned heads on the carpet in this glistening silver draped gown.
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Glenn Close
Image Credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Glenn Close said there’s no such thing as too much train in this gorgeous Erden dress and light aqua cape.
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Viola Davis
Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Viola Davis was all smiles as she walked the carpet in this vibrant Barbie pink Valentino gown with a feathered neckline.
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Mary J. Blige
Image Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Mary J. Blige showed off her gorgeous curves in this plunging custom Burberry gown.
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Jennifer Lopez
Image Credit: Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images Jennifer Lopez looked ultra-regal in this black and blush look on the carpet with a matching black fascinator.
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