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Blast from the past! Jane Fonda, 77, dazzles in Barbarella-esque clinging outfit... almost 50 years after release of the iconic film made her a sex symbol

Published: 19:52 EST, 26 April 2015 | Updated: 05:41 EST, 27 April 2015

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Barbarella, the vampy 1968 movie, turned its star Jane Fonda into an iconic sex symbol and while she may now be 77, Jane proved she can still turn heads.

The septuagenarian looked incredible in a clinging full-length gown, which seemed to take inspiration from her Barbarella costumes, at the 101st White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.

Fonda's dress clung to her figure, highlighting her lean physique, and her stunning appearance made it hard to believe that the movie was released almost 50 years ago.

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Beautiful in black: Jane Fonda showed that even though it's almost 50 years since Barbarella was released, she still has oodles of sex appeal as she wowed at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday

Barbarella - originally based on the sexy French comic book character - became quite the talking point upon its release.

The most controversial scenes involved the heroine being tortured with an organ-like instrument that delivers sexual pleasure.

Looking youthful: The 77-year-old star looked younger than her years as she showed off her trim figure on the red carpet

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Iconic: Barbarella, the vampy 1968 movie, turned its star Fonda into an iconic sex symbol

Fonda later lamented the fact she turned down starring roles in Bonnie and Clyde and Rosemary's Baby to star in the film, which was directed by her then husband, Roger Vadim.

A big screen remake of the campy film has been planned for years. Vadim actually wanted to make a sequel starring Drew Barrymore in the title role, but that never happened.

Meanwhile, Fonda caught up with fellow actress Ashley Judd, 47, at the star-studded gala on Saturday.

Strong women: Ashley Judd and Jane looked stunning as they stopped to pose for photos together upon arriving at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday

Ashley Judd and Jane Fonda together at the White House dinner

Ashley looked breathtaking in a strapless purple and blue gown with a flowing train and a large slit up the front.

She coupled the colorful gown with a pair of strappy silver heels, as well as a coordinating silver clutch and bracelet.

Her long brunette locks were styled in loose waves, and she accentuated the look with a bright flower embellishment clipped to her hair.

She otherwise kept her accessories simple for the evening, as well as her make-up - though she did sport a mauve lipstick.

Pretty in purple: Ashley showed off her stunning figure in a colorful strapless dress which featured a large slit up the front

On her way: The brunette beauty took to Twitter to share her look on the way to the dinner, writing: 'Thank you @katiecouric & @Yahoo for hosting me for the #WHCD2015'

The Insurgent actress took to Twitter to share a photo of her flawless look on her way to the dinner, writing: 'Thank you @katiecouric & @Yahoo for hosting me for the #WHCD2015'

Ashley appeared to have put that Twitter trouble behind, at least for one evening.

Social media trolls zeroed in on the Double Jeopardy star when she tweeted a comment about the SEC championship, after which Ashley vowed to sue them.

Ashley, meanwhile, was joined on the red carpet by Jane, who showed off her trim figure in a form-fitting black, mermaid-style dress.

The shimmery, long-sleeved gown featured a sheer panel by The Newsroom actress's collar, and flared at the bottom.

In good spirits: The pair seemed engrossed in conversation as they posed together on the carpet on Saturday

She accessorised the flattering look with a pair of coordinating black peep toe pumps, and a small black clutch.

The This Is Where I Leave You star sported natural make-up, and accessorized with a pair of dangling diamond earrings.

She and Ashley seemed to be enjoying themselves while they posed for photos on the carpet, as they seemed engrossed in conversation at times, and showed off wide grins.

Both women have kept very busy this year, as they each have multiple films slated for release in 2015.

Also, Ashley's movie Insurgent just premiered in March, and Jane's upcoming Netflix series Grace and Frankie debuts May 8.

In demand: Both women have a slew of projects in the works this year, with Ashley's Insurgent in theaters now, and Jane's new Netflix series Grace and Frankie debuting May 8