Ruth Negga stuns in heart patterned gown as she accepts best picture award for Loving at AARP Movies for Grownups event

By Stephanie Haney At Dailymail.com

Published: 00:36 EST, 7 February 2017 | Updated: 00:36 EST, 7 February 2017

Maturity was celebrated in Hollywood on Monday night. 

But it was a young up and comer, Ruth Negga, who stole the spotlight as she accepted the award for best picture for Loving at AARP's 16th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles on Monday.

This particular awards ceremony was created to honor those in the entertainment industry who are 50 and older, as well as films that speak to that particular audience age range.

Maturity reigns: Ruth Negga looked stunning as she accepted the award for best picture for Loving at AARP's 16th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles on Monday

Maturity reigns: Ruth Negga looked stunning as she accepted the award for best picture for Loving at AARP's 16th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles on Monday

Although Negga is only 35, the story she helped tell about an interracial couple fighting anti-miscegenation laws in 1960s Virginia qualified for the awards ceremony on its content, rather than the age of its actors.

The celebrated star glowed as she accepted the honor on behalf of her co-stars and the entire team behind the biographical drama.

She wore a semi-sheer dress shirt dress covered in hearts with a pale pink slip underneath, looking perfectly demure and festively appropriate ahead of the upcoming lovers' holiday, Valentine's Day.

Festive night: This particular awards ceremony was created to honor those in the entertainment industry who are 50 and older, as well as films that speak to that particular audience age range
Festive night: This particular awards ceremony was created to honor those in the entertainment industry who are 50 and older, as well as films that speak to that particular audience age range

Festive night: This particular awards ceremony was created to honor those in the entertainment industry who are 50 and older, as well as films that speak to that particular audience age range

Age is just a number: Although Negga is only 35, the story she helped tell about an interracial couple fighting anti-miscegenation laws in 1960s Virginia qualified for the awards ceremony on its content, rather than the age of its actors
Age is just a number: Although Negga is only 35, the story she helped tell about an interracial couple fighting anti-miscegenation laws in 1960s Virginia qualified for the awards ceremony on its content, rather than the age of its actors

Age is just a number: Although Negga is only 35, the story she helped tell about an interracial couple fighting anti-miscegenation laws in 1960s Virginia qualified for the awards ceremony on its content, rather than the age of its actors

Negga isn't the only one who felt love in the air on Monday night. 

A-list couples turned out in droves for American Association of Retired Persons' evening of celebration.

Long-time lovers Michael Douglas, 72, and Catherine Zheta-Jones, 47, gazed at each sweetly other on the arrivals carpet, color-coordinating with a tie that matched the beauty's strapless jumpsuit. 

Coupled up: Long-time lovers Michael Douglas, 72, and Catherine Zheta-Jones, 47, gazed at each sweetly other on the arrivals carpet

Coupled up: Long-time lovers Michael Douglas, 72, and Catherine Zheta-Jones, 47, gazed at each sweetly other on the arrivals carpet

Chelsey and Lorrie Sullenberger, 66 and 58, also picked up on that cue with a tie that matched the lady's frock.

Chelsey, also known as 'Sully,' is the real-life pilot who landed his plane on the Hudson River, avoided crash, injury and death for his crew and passengers. 

The film was based on the book he wrote about the ordeal. 

It's 'Sully!': Chelsey and Lorrie Sullenberger, 66 and 58, also picked up on that cue with a tie that matched the lady's frock

It's 'Sully!': Chelsey and Lorrie Sullenberger, 66 and 58, also picked up on that cue with a tie that matched the lady's frock

Still sweet together: Though not a couple themselves, Zach Braff, 41, posed with Ann-Margaret, 75, on the red carpet, both looking dapper as ever

Still sweet together: Though not a couple themselves, Zach Braff, 41, posed with Ann-Margaret, 75, on the red carpet, both looking dapper as ever

Though not a couple themselves, Zach Braff, 41, posed with Ann-Margaret, 75, on the red carpet, both looking dapper as ever.

With recent appearances on Undateable behind him, Braff is now in pre-production on a made-for-television movie called Start Up. 

A Swedish-American actor, singer and dancer, Ann-Margaret is best known for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, Tommy, Grumpy Old Men, and Grumpier Old Men. 

Going solo: Several ladies of high esteem took to the carpet solo for the night on the town, includeing Isabelle Huppert, 63, and Alfre Woodard, 64
Going solo: Several ladies of high esteem took to the carpet solo for the night on the town, includeing Isabelle Huppert, 63, and Alfre Woodard, 64

Going solo: Several ladies of high esteem took to the carpet solo for the night on the town, includeing Isabelle Huppert, 63, and Alfre Woodard, 64

Several ladies of high esteem took to the carpet solo for the night on the town.

Isabelle Huppert, 63, Alfre Woodard, 64, June Squibb, 87, and Margo Martindale, 65, each brought their own flare and style for the cameras, some with slight grins and others smiling wide, their joy not to be contained.

Huppert is up later this month for the 2017 Academy Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her work in the French psychological thriller, Elle.

Lovely ladies: June Squibb, 87, and Margo Martindale, 65, each brought their own flare and style for the cameras, smiling wide, their joy not to be contained
Lovely ladies: June Squibb, 87, and Margo Martindale, 65, each brought their own flare and style for the cameras, smiling wide, their joy not to be contained

Lovely ladies: June Squibb, 87, and Margo Martindale, 65, each brought their own flare and style for the cameras, smiling wide, their joy not to be contained

Finally in love? Brian McKnight, 47, posed for a snapshot with girlfriend Leilani Malia, who he credits with making him become a better man, according to Yahoo! Music 

Finally in love? Brian McKnight, 47, posed for a snapshot with girlfriend Leilani Malia, who he credits with making him become a better man, according to Yahoo! Music 

Brian McKnight, 47, posed for a snapshot with girlfriend Leilani Malia, who he credits with making him become a better man, according to Yahoo! Music.

They also got the memo about the tie matching the dress.

Other stars who went solo included Morgan Freeman, 79, and Frances Fisher, 64, the latter of which got political with a tee shirt that read, 'I stand with standing rock,' prominently displayed under her chic black blazer.  

Icons in attendance: Other stars who went solo included Morgan Freeman, 79, and Frances Fisher, 64, the latter of which got political with a tee shirt that read, 'I stand with standing rock,' prominently displayed under her chic black blazer
Icons in attendance: Other stars who went solo included Morgan Freeman, 79, and Frances Fisher, 64, the latter of which got political with a tee shirt that read, 'I stand with standing rock,' prominently displayed under her chic black blazer

Icons in attendance: Other stars who went solo included Morgan Freeman, 79, and Frances Fisher, 64, the latter of which got political with a tee shirt that read, 'I stand with standing rock,' prominently displayed under her chic black blazer

Doing whatever they like: Jeff Bridges, 67, and his wife Susan, who have been married for 39 years, broke the tie matching the dress trend

Doing whatever they like: Jeff Bridges, 67, and his wife Susan, who have been married for 39 years, broke the tie matching the dress trend

Jeff Bridges, 67, and his wife Susan, who have been married for 39 years, broke the tie matching the dress trend.

Jeff wore a navy suit ensemble and Susan opted for black with a green, satin scarf for a pop of color.

George Takei, 79, picked up on Jeff's notes with a very similar style, but opted for a white dress shirt instead of light blue. 

Suited up! George Takei, 79, picked up on Jeff's notes with a very similar style, but opted for a white dress shirt instead of light blue, and Wendie Malick, 66, donned the navy suit look, as well, with a red tie to set hers off.
Suited up! George Takei, 79, picked up on Jeff's notes with a very similar style, but opted for a white dress shirt instead of light blue, and Wendie Malick, 66, donned the navy suit look, as well, with a red tie to set hers off.

Suited up! George Takei, 79, picked up on Jeff's notes with a very similar style, but opted for a white dress shirt instead of light blue, and Wendie Malick, 66, donned the navy suit look, as well, with a red tie to set hers off.

Wendie Malick, 66, donned the navy suit look, as well, with a red tie to set hers off.

Last but certainly not least, Annette Bening, 58, and husband Warren Beatty, 79, walked the red carpet hand in hand at the AARP's special night.

For a complete list of winners from the event, check out the AARP website. 

Lasting love: Last but certainly not least, Annette Bening, 58, and husband Warren Beatty, 79, walked the red carpet hand in hand at the AARP's special night

Lasting love: Last but certainly not least, Annette Bening, 58, and husband Warren Beatty, 79, walked the red carpet hand in hand at the AARP's special night

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