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Helen Mirren and Jordana Brewster stun at the Fast X premiere
Helen Mirren and Jordana Brewster put on equally glamorous displays as they led the stars at the Fast X premiere on Friday.
The acting legend, 77, and the Fast and Furious star, 43, looked dazzling as they sported sparkling ensembles for the event at the Colosseum monument in Rome.
The premiere was to celebrate the upcoming release of Fast X, which is the tenth instalment of Fast and Furious and is part of a two-part finale to end the series.
Stepping out at the event, Helen cut an elegant figure in a floor-length draping cream gown embellished with gold sequins and featuring a ruffled neckline.
She simply accessorised her eye-catching ensemble with a pair of droplet gold pearl earrings as she let her outfit do all the talking.
Sparkling: The acting legend, 77, looked dazzling as she sported a sparkling ensemble for the event at the Colosseum monument in Rome
Helen, who is starring in the epic, swept her silver tresses back into a high bun and fixed a glitzy silver headband atop her head.
She accentuated her striking features with a dramatic smokey eyeshadow palette as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.
Meanwhile, Jordana showed off her incredible figure in a black sequinned co-ord set, made up of an ab-flashing black bralet and a fitted skirt.
She accessorised her ensemble with a silver choker necklace and a matching bangle, while she opted for chunky earrings as well.
Jordana, who stars as Mia Toretto in the franchise, swept her brunette locks back into an up-do and opted for a dewy make-up palette.
Elsewhere, Charlize put on a very leggy display in black shorts and a black bralet, which she wore underneath a long sheer cardigan.
Kisses! Stepping out at the event, Helen cut an elegant figure in a floor-length draping cream gown embellished with gold sequins and featuring a ruffled neckline
Good form: She simply accessorised her eye-catching ensemble with a pair of droplet gold pearl earrings as she let her outfit do all the talking
Classy: Helen, who is starring in the epic, swept her silver tresses back into a high bun and fixed a glitzy silver headband atop her head as she chatted to Sung Kang
Chatting: Helen stopped to speak to the media as she stormed the red carpet at the glitzy event
Dazzling: Meanwhile, Jordana showed off her incredible figure in a black sequinned co-ord set, made up of an ab-flashing black bralet and a fitted skirt
Glitzy: She accessorised her ensemble with a silver choker necklace and a matching bangle, while she opted for chunky earrings as well
Beauty: Jordana, who stars as Mia Toretto in the franchise, swept her brunette locks back into an up-do and opted for a dewy make-up palette
Incredible: Elsewhere, Charlize put on a very leggy display in black shorts and a black bralet, which she wore underneath a long sheer cardigan
Good look: She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black pointed stilettos and accessorised her look with a long necklace
Stunner: Charlize swept her blonde locks beneath a black beret and bolstered her stunning features with a bronzed make-up look
All eyes on her: Charlize made sure to capture attention as she stormed the red carpet in her incredible look
All smiles: Charlize appeared in jovial spirits as she joined her co-stars at the event
Smitten: Also in attendance was Jason Statham and his partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who looked as loved-up as ever
Arm-in-arm: Model Rosie, 36, looked as glamorous as ever in a black dress, which had sheer panelling around the bodice
Leggy look: Rosie completed her look with a pair of black strapped stilettos and sported a pair of sheer gloves
Quite the pair: Jason, 55, cut a dapper figure in a black pinstripe shirt and aviator shades
Couple: The couple put on a loved-up display as they posed for snaps together
PDA: John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh also packed on the PDA as they shared a smooch on the red carpet
Dapper: Actor John, 46, cut a suave figure in a burgundy suit and a white shirt, which he teamed with a red checkered blazer
Beauty: Shay, 34, perfectly coordinated her stylish ensemble as she wore a matching red mini dress with waterfall sleeves
Kiss: She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of platform silver heels as she grinned while John kissed her on the lips
Playful: John cut playful poses as he ran across the red carpet, appearing to have a great time
Quirky: Shay carried a colourful cabinet handbag in one hand to complete her show-stopping outfit
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of black pointed stilettos and accessorised her look with a long necklace.
Charlize swept her blonde locks beneath a black beret and bolstered her stunning features with a bronzed make-up look.
Also in attendance was Jason Statham and his partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who looked as loved-up as ever.
Jason, 55, cut a dapper figure in a black pinstripe shirt and aviator shades, while model Rosie, 36, looked as glamorous as ever in a black dress.
John Cena and his wife Shay Shariatzadeh also packed on the PDA as they shared a smooch on the red carpet.
Actor John, 46, cut a suave figure in a burgundy suit and a white shirt, which he teamed with a red checkered blazer.
Shay, 34, perfectly coordinated her stylish ensemble as she wore a matching red mini dress with waterfall sleeves.
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of platform silver heels as she grinned while John kissed her on the cheek.
Nathalie Emmanuel also showed off her glamorous style in a plunging cream satin gown with a bright pink bra underneath.
The actress, 34, showed off her incredible figure in the show-stopping ensemble and showed off her natural beauty with an orange eyeshadow palette.
Meadow Walker, the daughter of the late Paul Walker, also posed with Vin Diesel as she arrived at the premiere.
The model, 24, who has a cameo in Fast X, put on a very racy display in a sheer black dress embellished with floral detailing.
She styled her eye-popping ensemble with a black jacket slung across her shoulders and wore her raven locks in a blunt bob.
She posed alongside Vin, who cut a smart figure in black trousers and a coordinated blazer.
Stylish: Nathalie Emmanuel also showed off her glamorous style in a plunging cream satin gown with a bright pink bra underneath
Statement look: The actress, 34, showed off her incredible figure in the show-stopping ensemble and showed off her natural beauty with an orange eyeshadow palette
Amazing: She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of silver strapped heels for the occasion
All smiles: Meadow Walker, the daughter of the late Paul Walker, also posed with Vin Diesel as she arrived at the premiere
Eye-popping: The model, 24, who has a cameo in Fast X, put on a very racy display in a sheer black dress embellished with floral detailing
Poser: She styled her eye-popping ensemble with a black jacket slung across her shoulders and wore her raven locks in a blunt bob
Grinning: She posed alongside Vin, who cut a smart figure in black trousers and a coordinated blazer
Friends: Vin worked with Meadow’s late father Paul on the Fast and Furious franchise before his death
Premiere: Vin and Meadow flashed big smiles as they made their way down the red carpet
Revealing: She showed off her enviable frame in the show-stopping outfit
View: Vin looked in jovial spirit as he posed in front of the Colosseum during the picturesque red carpet
Heart: Vin struck playful poses and made a love heart and a thumbs-up to cameras
Grinning: Vin did not shy away from playing up for the cameras on the red carpet
Suave: Vin shielded his eyes with a pair of aviator shades as he posed on the red carpet
Pals: Vin was also joined on the red carpet by Tyrese Gibson, who laughed and smiled with Vin
Racy: Daniela Melchior cut a very racy figure in a sheer gown, which she wore over black underwear
Eye-popping: She completed her revealing ensemble with a black leather-look jacket
Sensational: Brie Larson showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black dress and a silver cross pendant
Glam: She styled her golden tresses in loose curls across her shoulders for the occasion
Wow! Brie looked absolutely incredible in her show-stopping ensemble at the affair
Amazing: Michelle Rodriguez looked stunning in a black gown with a plunging neckline and a ruched skirt
Working the cameras: Michelle added some height to her frame with a pair of black peep-toe heels
Incredible: She showed off her gorgeous figure in the fitted gown as she stormed the red carpet
Close: Cameron Richardson looked glamorous in an off-the-shoulder grey gown as she posed with Louis Leterrier
Leggy look: Selita Ebanks looked incredible in a black mini dress which hugged every inch of her frame
Accessories: She kept her essentials in a leopard print handbag and accessorised with silver hoop earrings
Stunner: She styled her dark locks in glamorous waves across her shoulders
Glittering: Alexandra Anthony looked incredible in a one-shouldered gown with a daring side split
Pink: Leo Abelo Perry wore a colourful light pink suit and a white T-shirt for the occasion
Dazzling: Zelie Timothy pulled out all the stops as she rocked a black fitted gown embellished with silver tassels
PDA: Zelie was joined by Tyrese Gibson and the pair put on a very loved-up display on the red carpet
Very cosy: The pair shared a kiss on the red carpet and held hands during the sweet moment
Holding hands: Catherine and Alan Ritchson walked down the red carpet hand-in-hand for the occasion
Sweet: Catherine looked stunning in a green high-neck satin gown while Alan looked very suave
Trendy: Tyrese Gibson cut an edgy figure in white trousers and a black jacket
Also in attendance were the likes of Michelle Rodriquez, Cameron Richardson and Louis Leterrier, Daniela Melchior and Alexander Anthony, among many others.
Fast X will serve as the tenth instalment in the long-running franchise, and its sequel is currently scheduled to arrive in 2025.
The hotly-anticipated Fast X is currently scheduled to be released to the public on May 19.
The premiere comes after Meadow Walker revealed she will be making a cameo in the upcoming action feature Fast X.
The model, 24, took to Instagram to share an image from adventure movie, showing her walking down the aisle of an aeroplane, as she confirmed the news.
She also penned a lengthy statement in her caption to elaborate on her connection to the Fast and Furious franchise, in which her late father, Paul Walker, previously starred.
She began by writing: ‘The first fast was released when I was one year old! I grew up on set watching my father, Vin, Jordana, Michelle, Chris and more on the monitors. Thanks to my dad, I was born into the fast family.’
The fashion industry figure went on to express her gratitude towards Fast X’s director, Louis Leterrier, for including her in the project.
‘I can’t believe now I get to be up there too. With those who have been around to see me grow up. Thank you @louisleterrierpro for your kindness, patience and support. It feels like you’ve been part of the family since we started,’ she wrote.
She also shared her love for her late father’s former producing partner, Brandon Birtel, for helping her with the cameo.
‘Special shoutout to my dad’s best friend who is now my best friend, @bbirtel, this wouldn’t have been possible without you,’ she wrote.
Well-dressed: Sung Kang cut a suave figure in a plum suit, which he styled with a purple shirt
Colourful: Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno looked effortlessly chic in a blue top and patterned trousers
Tuxedo: Khaby Lame smiled as he posed in a black tuxedo while making up the guest list
Trendy: Ali Fazal cut a trendy figure in an oversized black jacket with white circular patterns on it
Grinning: Alan Ritchson looked suave in navy trousers, a white shirt and a dark blazer
Trendy look: Scott Eastwood was also among the guest list for the star-studded affair
Cameo: The premiere comes after Meadow Walker revealed she will be making a cameo in the upcoming action feature Fast X
Role: She penned a lengthy statement in her caption to elaborate on her connection to the Fast and Furious franchise, in which her late father, Paul Walker, previously starred
The model concluded with: ‘I am so blessed to be able to honor my father’s legacy and share this with him forever x I love you all so much.’
Her father previously portrayed Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise. He tragically passed away at the age of 40 in November of 2013 after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Santa Clarita, California.
At the time, the actor was working on the seventh instalment in the movie series, Fast 7, which eventually premiered in 2015.
The actor’s final scenes for the feature were ultimately completed with the assistance of his brothers, Caleb and Cody.
