You are only as old as you feel (or in some cases behave) and age truly is just a number.
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 that women can still turn heads well into their 70s, proving that attitude, grace and wisdom are intensely attractive traits.
Here is our list of striking septuagenarians who can’t seem to stop looking fabulous.
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
Mia Farrow,
Lily Tomlin in the 70s
Lily Tomlin, September, 2015, aged 76
Vanessa Redgrave, as Mary, Queen of Scots, 1971, aged 34
Vanessa Redgrave, November 2015, aged 78
Bianca Jagger, 1972
Bianca Jagger, June 2015, aged 70
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
