Helen Mirren is elegant in fuchsia trousers as she picks up Italian award with her husband
DAME HELEN MIRREN stood out from the crowds in Florence today, as she made a very special trip to the Italian city.
Helen Mirren looked stunning when she stepped out in Florence today
The Oscar winner and her husband Taylor Hackford were at the International Studies Institute for a photocall, after being named the latest recipients of their prestigious Apoxiomeno award - now in its 18th year.
The couple, who were joined by US businessman and author Robert Edsel, are thought to have enjoyed a romantic brunch together before posing for snaps ahead of receiving their honour.
Helen, 69, looked youthful in her bright pink trousers, which flattered her slim frame, and black heeled sandals.
The actress toned down her bold bottoms with a simple wrap top and chunky, pearl necklace, while her spouse wore grey trousers and a black shirt.
The actress is set to recieve an award in the Italian city alongside her husband
Helen was pictured at Florence's International Studies Institute
Helen's outing comes just 24 hours after watchdogs threw out the claim she had been airbrushed in a recent L'Oreal advert, ruling she was "naturally beautiful".
The complainants said the cosmetic firm's Age Perfect moisturising cream "misleadingly exaggerated" the likely effect that could be achieved.
The adverts featured Helen, who turns 70 later this month, being offered a seat at a bus stop and looking unhappy, while her voice-over stated: "Ever feel like you go unnoticed? And when you aren’t, well, enough."
The film star looked incredibly chic in her bold pink trousers
Helen's L'Oreal adverts were yesterday cleared by watchdogs
She added: "It’s the science I trust to help me look like me. Nourish and indulge your skin, and show those age spots who’s boss. Grow another year bolder. Look and feel more radiant. Our perfect age is now. So are we worth it? More than ever."
There were several close-ups of her face and towards the end of the advert she was shown dressed in a leather jacket and glancing at a younger man.
An ASA spokesman said they "had not altered Ms Mirren’s appearance in a way that would exaggerate the likely effect that could be achieved by consumers’ use of the product" and concluded they "were not misleading".