Jane Fonda became an international sex symbol when she starred as a sexy intergalactic detective in 1968 science fiction film Barbarella. Forty-three years later, Jane wants to make a sequel to the hit movie, despite being a 73-year-old grandmother.
In a world increasingly obsessed with youth, it is refreshing to see Jane and other older beauties like Raquel Welch, Sophia Loren and Julie Andrews still turning heads well into their 70s.
Here is our list of striking septuagenarians who can’t seem to stop looking fabulous.
By Kerry Warren
Jane Fonda as *Barbarella* in 1967
Jane Fonda as Barbarella in 1967
Jane Fonda in January, 2011, aged 73
Raquel Welch in the 1970s
Raquel Welch in October, 2010, aged 70
Sophia Loren in 1964
Sophia Loren in September, 2010, aged 76
Tina Turner in the 1970s
Tina Turner in January, 2010, aged 70
Julie Andrews in *The Sound of Music* in 1964
Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music in 1964
Julie Andrews in November, 2010, aged 75
Judi Dench in 1957
Judi Dench in January, 2011, aged 76
Ursula Andress with Sean Connery in 1962 James Bond film *Dr No*
Ursula Andress with Sean Connery in 1962 James Bond film Dr No
Ursula Andress in May, 2010, aged 74
Maggie Smith in 1975
Maggie Smith in March, 2010, aged 75
Elizabeth Taylor in 1948
Elizabeth Taylor in September, 2009, aged 77
Joan Rivers in 1967
Joan Rivers in January, 2011, aged 77
