Ashley Judd, 47, is radiantly youthful in plunging lace taupe dress while Jenna Elfman, 43, wows in black at Big Stone Gap screening

Ashley Judd is known for playing strong-willed characters.

The 47-year-old actress certainly made a memorable impression as she hit up the New York screening of her latest film Big Stone Gap with co-star Jenna Elfman among others.

Ashley looked radiant and youthful in a taupe lace dress with very low-cut V-neckline and waist-slimming bands around the middle.

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On 'taupe' of her game: Ashley Judd was radiant in a lacy taupe dress at the NY screening of her film Big Stone Gap alongside co-star Jenna Elfman

On 'taupe' of her game: Ashley Judd was radiant in a lacy taupe dress at the NY screening of her film Big Stone Gap alongside co-star Jenna Elfman

Satiny heels in the same hue added several inches to her athletic 5 ft 7 frame while a slick of scarlet-red lipstick made her features dazzlingly brilliant.

Her brunette hair was pulled back in a neat ponytail, which also highlighted her dangling earrings.

Earlier in the day, Ashley was riveting in a form-fitting red dress as she attended a photocall for the film.

Flawless: The 47-year-old actress looked younger than her years 

Flawless: The 47-year-old actress looked younger than her years 

Ravishing: Ashley made her features stand out with bright red lipstick

Ravishing: Ashley made her features stand out with bright red lipstick

Details: While Ashley's frock featured leafy embellishments, Jenna's more contemporary dress boasted railway patterns in front and around the shoulders
Details: While Ashley's frock featured leafy embellishments, Jenna's more contemporary dress boasted railway patterns in front and around the shoulders

Details: While Ashley's frock featured leafy embellishments, Jenna's more contemporary dress boasted railway patterns in front and around the shoulders

Simplicity: The former Dharma & Greg star added black pumps and a small black clutch

Simplicity: The former Dharma & Greg star added black pumps and a small black clutch

Jenna, meanwhile, wore a contemporary-style black dress with railroad detailing at the front and an interesting sheer band at the shoulders.

The former Dharma & Greg star added black pumps and a chic little black bag to the mix.

The one bright spot was Jenna's spiky blonde 'hairstyle that framed her face.

Romantic comedy: Big Stone Gap - which opens Oct. 9 - casts Ashley as a spinster in a small town in Virginia whose life is turned upside down after she discovers a long-buried family secret

Romantic comedy: Big Stone Gap - which opens Oct. 9 - casts Ashley as a spinster in a small town in Virginia whose life is turned upside down after she discovers a long-buried family secret

Leading man: Ashley was joined at the screening by her handsome co-star Patrick Wilson

Leading man: Ashley was joined at the screening by her handsome co-star Patrick Wilson

Fashion savvy: While Whoopi Goldberg opted for leather trousers and a denim button-down shirt, Erica Coleman went elegant in a black dress with red clutch
Fashion savvy: While Whoopi Goldberg opted for leather trousers and a denim button-down shirt, Erica Coleman went elegant in a black dress with red clutch

Fashion savvy: While Whoopi Goldberg opted for leather trousers and a denim button-down shirt, Erica Coleman went elegant in a black dress with red clutch 

No writer's block here: The film's writer and director Adriana Trigiani got a hug from the film's Whoopi Goldberg at the screening taking place at Sunshine Landmark

No writer's block here: The film's writer and director Adriana Trigiani got a hug from the film's Whoopi Goldberg at the screening taking place at Sunshine Landmark

In good company: Jenna linked arms with her friends from the film 

In good company: Jenna linked arms with her friends from the film 

The film casts Ashley as a spinster in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia whose life is turned upside down after she discovers a long-buried family secret.

The movie, which opens in the US on October 9, also stars Patrick Wilson, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Krakowski and Chris Sarandon.

Whoopi attended the screening in dressed down mode, choosing leather leggings, denim button-down shirt and grey boots along with a matching grey scarf.

Patrick Wilson opted for purple trousers, black T-shirt and a dark jacket for the big night.

Wow factor: Ashley donned a skintight red dress earlier in the day at a photocall for the film

Wow factor: Ashley donned a skintight red dress earlier in the day at a photocall for the film

Furry friend: The actress posed with her cockapoo Shug at the photo session

Furry friend: The actress posed with her cockapoo Shug at the photo session

Photo op: The lovely Ashley was all smiles alongside the film's stars, L to R, Paul Wilson, Patrick Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg

Photo op: The lovely Ashley was all smiles alongside the film's stars, L to R, Paul Wilson, Patrick Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg

 

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