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Helen Mirren, Kristen Stewart, Felicity Jones and Alessandra Ambrosio lead the fashion pack at the ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards

Stars were out in force for the annual event in Los Angeles

HELEN Mirren gave her younger peers a run for their money at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards on Monday night.

The Oscar winner, 71, looked sensational in a figure-hugging black long sleeved dress with fishtail detailing at the bottom.

 Helen Mirren looked sensational at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards
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Helen Mirren looked sensational at the Elle Women in Hollywood AwardsCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 The 71-year-old showed off her curves in her fishtail dress
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The 71-year-old showed off her curves in her fishtail dressCredit: Reuters
 Her younger peers were keen to get photos with her
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Her younger peers were keen to get photos with herCredit: Getty Images
 Helen also posed alongside Amy Adams, Aja Naomi King and Anna Kendrick
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Helen also posed alongside Amy Adams, Aja Naomi King and Anna KendrickCredit: Getty Images
 Helen also had a picture taken with fellow Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o
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Helen also had a picture taken with fellow Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'oCredit: Getty Images

Helen added a statement necklace and bling clutch bag to her ensemble plus a slick of red lipstick, looking younger than her years.

The Queen actress was clearly a hit among her peers too, as the likes of Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams and Anna Kendrick flocked to have their picture taken with her.

Former Twilight star Kristen, 26, also earned style points for her chic black midi dress, which featured cold shoulder detailing and tiny cut outs at the hip and waist.

 Kristen Stewart also looked great in a black midi dress with cold shoulder detail
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Kristen Stewart also looked great in a black midi dress with cold shoulder detailCredit: Reuters
 The star teetered on her high heels as she posed at the event
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The star teetered on her high heels as she posed at the eventCredit: Splash News
 Amy Adams also wore black
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Amy Adams also wore blackCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

The actress - who is prone to switching into trainers part way through her film premieres - managed to keep her balance on her sky high black heels as she cosied up to the British actress for a picture.

Meanwhile Superman actress Amy, 42, also opted for black, wearing a thin strapped dress with lace detailing at the neckline.

 Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a white jumpsuit for the event
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Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a white jumpsuit for the eventCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The beauty showed off her sensational figure
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The beauty showed off her sensational figureCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

One person who didn't get the black memo was supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, who looked as sensational as ever in a white jumpsuit.

The 35-year-old looked lean and toned in the ensemble, which featured a choker-style neckline, and she paired it with a box clutch bag and a slick of dark plum lipstick.

 Alessandra revealed her inner vamp with her dark lipstick
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 Alessandra revealed her inner vamp with her dark lipstickCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Former High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens also wore white, looking radiant in a tiered lace dress, while Trolls actress Anna Kendrick opted for a blue velvet gown complete with low cut neckline.

The 31-year-old wasn't the only one to wear velvet though, as British actress Felicity Jones also wore the fabric, looking elegant in her straight neck midi dress.

 Vanessa Hudgens also wowed in white
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Vanessa Hudgens also wowed in whiteCredit: Reuters
 Anna Kendrick opted for a blue velvet dress which flashed plenty of cleavage
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Anna Kendrick opted for a blue velvet dress which flashed plenty of cleavageCredit: Reuters
 British actress Felicity Jones also wore velvet
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British actress Felicity Jones also wore velvetCredit: Getty Images
 The star looked elegant in the simple design, which she wore with gold sandals
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The star looked elegant in the simple design, which she wore with gold sandalsCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic

The ensemble was simple in design, with only a bow on one shoulder as detailing, but Felicity looked stunning as she wore her hair in a loose up do and chose simple gold sandals as her accessory.

While many stars went for muted colours, Mad Men actress January Jones made sure she stood out in a vibrant orange mini dress.

 January Jones looked a world away from her Mad Men character in her orange dress
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January Jones looked a world away from her Mad Men character in her orange dressCredit: Splash News
 The star opted for a much bolder colour than many of her peers
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The star opted for a much bolder colour than many of her peersCredit: Splash News

The 38-year-old wore her blonde hair to the side in curls and flashed her legs in the short number.

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o also caught the attention of the cameras in a colourful teal and orange dress with metallic detailing.

 Lupita Nyong'o was as stylish as ever in her colourful number
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Lupita Nyong'o was as stylish as ever in her colourful numberCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 Juliette Lewis also wore bright colours, looking fantastic in a revealing red dress
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Juliette Lewis also wore bright colours, looking fantastic in a revealing red dressCredit: Getty Images
 Lupita and Juliette happily posed together in their colourful ensembles
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Lupita and Juliette happily posed together in their colourful ensemblesCredit: Getty Images

Juliette Lewis also made an impact, wearing a bright red gown which featured thigh high slits on both sides and a cross over neckline, revealing the actress' cleavage.

The awards also saw a partial Destiny's Child reunion, as former bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams posed together, with only Beyonce missing from the line-up.

 Destinys Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams posed together
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Destinys Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams posed togetherCredit: Splash News
 Kelly showed off her figure in a clinging sequin dress
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Kelly showed off her figure in a clinging sequin dressCredit: Splash News

Both women looked gorgeous, with Kelly, 35, wearing a metallic sequin bodycon mini dress and Michelle, 36, opting for a pale pink satin gown.

But while the event focused on the successful women of Hollywood, a number of male stars came out to support them, with Joseph Gordon Levitt and Avengers actor Jeremy Renner hitting the red carpet.

 Joseph Gordon-Levitt was one of the male stars who attended the event
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt was one of the male stars who attended the eventCredit: Getty Images
 Avengers actor Jeremy Renner was also present
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Avengers actor Jeremy Renner was also presentCredit: Getty Images
 Ben Affleck presented an award on the night
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Ben Affleck presented an award on the nightCredit: Getty Images
 The women all posed with their awards after the ceremony
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The women all posed with their awards after the ceremonyCredit: Getty Images

Meanwhile Ben Affleck took to the stage to present an award, looking dapper in a grey three-piece suit and black shirt.

The Academy Award winner looked delighted to be at the event, and the women surely appreciated having the hunky actor in their company.

 

 

 

 

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