Michelle Pfeiffer

From Diane Lane, to Elle MacPherson to Jane Fonda (seriously, how does she look like that at 74?) last night's red carpet was owned by the 45+ crowd. And might we say it was a refreshing (and inspiring!) change. Click through to see our favorite looks, from some of our favorite ladies. Only one question remains: How in the world are they doing it? Is it something in the water? A Death Becomes Her elixir? Benjamin Button disease? Or just lots of money and great plastic surgery? Whatever it is, they're doing it right.

It's no secret that fashion and movies--and the actresses who make them--go hand-in-hand. ELLE knows this well, and is hosting its 18th annual Women in Hollywood event, co-sponsored by L'Oreal Paris, the Calvin Klein Collection, and David Yurman. It's a glam girl-power event every year that honors women's achievements in film. “As has long been our tradition, this year we honor an extraordinary group of women who continue to redefine what is possible in Hollywood,” said ELLE editor-in-chief Robbie Myers (via a release). “From icons to stars to emerging talent, we are thrilled to celebrate their contribution to understanding what it means to be a woman in the wider world.” The ceremony will be held this year on Monday, October 17 at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the lovely and talented ladies who are going to be honored next month. And the honorees are...(*drumroll*):