By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.Com
Published: 01:45 EDT, 21 September 2023 | Updated: 01:45 EDT, 21 September 2023 Loose Dress
Eighties supermodel Christie Brinkley and Taste the Nation producer-host Padma Lakshmi snapped selfies together while clad in skintight dresses at People and E.L.F. Celebrate Women Changing the Game bash in Manhattan on Wednesday.
The Michigan-born 69-year-old and the Indian 53-year-old proved age is just a number as they seemingly stopped the clock with their suspiciously-unlined complexions and impressively taut 5ft9in figures.
Christie proudly posed with the woman of the hour - tennis champ Billie Jean King - while clad in a navy-blue, shoulder-baring ruched pencil dress and chrome pumps selected by stylist Jamie Frankel.
Brinkley - who boasts 875K Instagram followers - wrote via Instastory: '50 year ago today [Billie] Jean King played a game of tennis and won a whole lot more than just the match!'
Indeed, Wednesday marked five decades since the trailblazing 79-year-old dominated all three sets against tennis champ-turned-hustler Bobby Riggs at their Battle of the Sexes tournament in Texas and took home the $100K prize.
Hey girl! Eighties supermodel Christie Brinkley (L) and Taste the Nation producer-host Padma Lakshmi (R) snapped selfies together while clad in skintight dresses at People and E.L.F.'s Women Changing the Game bash in Manhattan on Wednesday
Fierce after 50! The Michigan-born 69-year-old and the Indian 53-year-old proved age is just a number as they seemingly stopped the clock with their suspiciously-unlined complexions and impressively taut 5ft9in figures
'The victory was about so much more than tennis,' Billie recalled on Instagram on Wednesday.
'It became one of the defining moments of the women's movement, one of the most impactful moments in sports, and one of the most important days of my life. We have come a long way since 1973, and I have enjoyed watching today's women athletes live out the dreams of my generation. But we are not done yet. The work continues today, and each one of us can help. Let's keep going for it.'
Padma - who called it 'the greatest moment in sports history' - posed beside King wearing a cap-sleeved LBD, cascading silver statement necklace, and black T-strap heels.
'What she has done - not only for sports and the LGBTQ community - but for women all over the world and equality in general is unparalleled,' Lakshmi - who boasts 1.4M Instagram followers - gushed on Wednesday.
'What an honor to spend the evening with her. She is so inspiring and encouraging. I first met Billie when we shared a stage together at Carnegie Hall with Gloria Steinem right before the pandemic. We spoke of gender bias in every sector. From medical research to wage disparity, to so much more. There have been many moments in these last months when I have felt demoralized and saddened.
'Billie is such a shining light, a beacon of hope who tonight reminded me that pressure is a privilege and champions adjust. Thank you every day Billie for your guidance and mentorship. A true goddess if there ever was one! Happy anniversary! And thx to @people and @elfcosmetics for a lovely event celebrating this GOAT!'
The Presidential Medal of Freedom winner - who boasts 1.8M Instagram followers - shared a snap of the live feed for the elaborate drone show projected over the Houston Astrodome, which was the site of the Battle of the Sexes.
Billie - who wore a pearl necklace with a purple jacket - also posed with Blue Bloods actress Bridget Moynahan looking casual cool in a black V-neck T-shirt tucked into wide-leg black trousers.
Woman of the hour! Christie proudly posed with tennis champ Billie Jean King (R) while clad in a navy-blue, shoulder-baring ruched pencil dress and chrome pumps selected by stylist Jamie Frankel
Brinkley - who boasts 875K Instagram followers - wrote via Instastory: '50 year ago today [Billie] Jean King played a game of tennis and won a whole lot more than just the match!'
90M people tuned in worldwide! Indeed, Wednesday marked five decades since the trailblazing 79-year-old dominated all three sets against tennis champ-turned-hustler Bobby Riggs at their Battle of the Sexes tournament in Texas and took home the $100K prize
Billie recalled on Instagram on Wednesday: 'The victory was about so much more than tennis. It became one of the defining moments of the women's movement, one of the most impactful moments in sports, and one of the most important days of my life. We have come a long way since 1973, and I have enjoyed watching today's women athletes live out the dreams of my generation. But we are not done yet. The work continues today, and each one of us can help. Let's keep going for it'
'Happy anniversary!' Padma - who called it 'the greatest moment in sports history' - posed beside King wearing a cap-sleeved LBD, cascading silver statement necklace, and black T-strap heels
Lakshmi - who boasts 1.4M Instagram followers - gushed on Wednesday: 'What she has done - not only for sports and the LGBTQ community - but for women all over the world and equality in general is unparalleled. What an honor to spend the evening with her...Thank you every day Billie for your guidance and mentorship. A true goddess if there ever was one!'
Equal pay! The Presidential Medal of Freedom winner - who boasts 1.8M Instagram followers - shared a snap of the livefeed for the elaborate drone show projected over the Houston Astrodome, which was the site of the Battle of the Sexes
Feminist function: Billie - who wore a pearl necklace with a purple jacket - also posed with Blue Bloods actress Bridget Moynahan (R) looking casual cool in a black V-neck T-shirt tucked into wide-leg black trousers
Model citizens: The 52-year-old Sex and the City alum - who has a 16-year-old son John with seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady - was all smiles as she caught up with Christie, whose 'beauty secret' is being 'meat-free for over 50 years'
Life changes: Bridget also hung out with the former Top Chef host and executive producer (R), who announced her exit from the Bravo cooking competition in June after 19 seasons
Thespian: King - whose Leadership Initiative received a $50K donation from e.l.f. - also took a picture with Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden (L) looking vampy in a black sheer blouse tucked into an A-line leather midi-skirt
The 52-year-old Sex and the City alum - who has a 16-year-old son John with seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady - was all smiles as she caught up with Christie, whose 'beauty secret' is being 'meat-free for over 50 years.'
Bridget also hung out with the former Top Chef host and executive producer, who announced her exit from the Bravo cooking competition in June after 19 seasons.
King - whose Leadership Initiative received a $50K donation from e.l.f. - also took a picture with Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden looking vampy in a black sheer blouse tucked into an A-line leather midi-skirt.
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