Helen Mirren, 76, exudes elegance in  glittering black dress

Helen Mirren, 76, exudes elegance in  glittering black dress
Helen Mirren, 76, exudes elegance in  glittering black dress

Helen Mirren looked sensational as she attended a screening of The Renaissance Awards in Florence, Italy on Monday.

The Oscar-winner, 76, wowed in a black sequinned dress with sheer sleeves as she mingled with Colin Firth's ex- wife Livia at the event.

She paired the outfit with simple black pumps and a black hairband, adding a touch of sparkle with silver earrings.

Wow: Helen Mirren looked sensational as she attended a screening of The Renaissance Awards in Florence, Italy on Monday

Wow: Helen Mirren looked sensational as she attended a screening of The Renaissance Awards in Florence, Italy on Monday

The star accessorised with a gold handbag and radiant make-up.  

The Renaissance Awards are the first global awards dedicated to the work of international young leaders on sustainability.   

Earlier this month the star looked sensational as she donned a monochrome trouser suit to walk in the L'Oréal Paris show at the city's Fashion Week.

The Queen actress looked chic in her attire as she teetered on a pair of chunky platform heels on the catwalk.

Yay: The Oscar-winner, 76, wowed in a black sequinned dress with sheer sleeves as she mingled with Colin Firth's ex-wife Livia at the event (above with Lamont Marcell Jacobs)

Yay: The Oscar-winner, 76, wowed in a black sequinned dress with sheer sleeves as she mingled with Colin Firth's ex-wife Livia at the event (above with Lamont Marcell Jacobs)

Pals: Helen stunned as she posed with a glamorous Lina Sastri

Pals: Helen stunned as she posed with a glamorous Lina Sastri

Chat: Helen looked stunning with her hair in a sleek ponytail

Chat: Helen looked stunning with her hair in a sleek ponytail 

Good cause: The Renaissance Awards are the first global awards dedicated to the work of international young leaders on sustainability

Good cause: The Renaissance Awards are the first global awards dedicated to the work of international young leaders on sustainability

Her hair was tied back into a bun on top of her head to leave her heavy black eye make-up on show. 

The star wore a pair of large hoop earrings and struck a pose as she reached the end of the catwalk, looking every inch the professional model.

Dame Helen was spotted in the French capital a day prior as she headed for a fitting for the fashion event.

She could be seen wearing an elegant black dress with a red rose print as she headed into the building.

Model behaviour: Earlier this month the star looked sensational as she donned a monochrome trouser suit to walk in the L'Oréal Paris show at the city's Fashion Week

Model behaviour: Earlier this month the star looked sensational as she donned a monochrome trouser suit to walk in the L'Oréal Paris show at the city's Fashion Week

Made up: Her hair was tied back into a bun on top of her head to leave her heavy black eye make-up on show

Made up: Her hair was tied back into a bun on top of her head to leave her heavy black eye make-up on show 

Stepping out: The Queen actress looked chic in her attire as she teetered on a pair of chunky platform heels on the catwalk

Stepping out: The Queen

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