Robin Wright Shines in Sequinned Gown and Sarah Rafferty Dazzles in White Dress at Monte-Carlo TV Festival

Actresses Robin Wright and Sarah Rafferty put on glamorous displays as they attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday. 

House Of Cards star Robin, 59, had travelled to southern France to accept the Crystal Nymph Award from the Prince and Princess of Monaco to recognise her achievements during a long acting career.

The American actress – who starred as Claire Underwood in House Of Cards for more than 70 episodes – seemed elated to be in attendance as she was pictured arriving with Henri Smith.

Wearing her short blonde hair brushed to the side, Robin dazzled on the red carpet in a glitzy flowing dress which she accessorised with a matching bag and a pair of hooped earrings.

While Sarah, 52 – who had been invited to the festival alongside John Reardon to present the Best Creation Award – stunned in a white gown while letting her ginger locks flow past her shoulders.

Actresses Robin Wright, 59, (left) and Sarah Rafferty, 52, put on glamorous displays as they attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday

House Of Cards star Robin had travelled to southern France to accept the Crystal Nymph Award from the Prince and Princess of Monaco to recognise her acting achievements

She also cracked a smile while posing for photos with Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths, 56, who sported a poker-dot red and white dress for the evening. 

After taking to the stage later in the ceremony, the Suits star awarded the Best Creation award to Don’t Give Up, a South African production following a single mother struggling to provide for her children. 

The awards show also saw German movie On A Day In September scoop Best Film, while Vanguard was awarded Best Series. 

Individual awards were handed to charismatic Scandinavian actor Jakob Oftebro as Best Actor for his part in Vanguard, as On A Day In September star Hélène Alexandridis was crowned best actress.

Robin – who has enjoyed a 40-year career as an actress – was rewarded for her efforts in the industry later on with the Crystal Nymph Award, previously won by stars such as Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas. 

Just a day earlier, the 59-year-old American opened up about her time on House Of Cards and her fight for equal pay.  

The American actress – who starred as Claire Underwood in House Of Cards for more than 70 episodes – seemed elated to be in attendance as she was pictured arriving with Henri Smith

The pair put on a cosy display on the red carpet as Henri planted a kiss on her forehead 

Robin dazzled on the red carpet in a glitzy flowing dress which she accessorised with a matching bag and a pair of hooped earrings

Sarah had been in attendance to present the Best Creation award, which was scooped by South African production Don’t Give Up

The Suits star also cracked a smile while posing for photos with Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths , 56, who sported a poker-dot red and white dress for the evening

During a chat with Variety, the experienced actress said: ‘When David Fincher introduced House of Cards to me, he said, “This is going to be the future, it’s going to be revolutionary”.

‘Yes, it was difficult (trying to achieve equal pay), I am going to be honest. When I said, “I think it’s only fair because my character became as popular as (Kevin Spacey’s), they said, “We can’t pay you the same as an actor, so we will make you exec producer and you can direct”.

‘I asked, “Why can’t you pay me as an actor” – “Because you didn’t win an Academy Award”.’

Aside from Robin and Sarah, a host of other stars also flocked to Monte-Carlo for the awards ceremony. 

Bond girl in the 1995 007 movie Golden Eye, Famke Janssen, 60, was one of those in attendance, with the actress arriving in a glamorous strapless white and black dress.  

While Gabrielle Lazure, 68, proved age is just a number in a red and gold dress which she accessorised with both golden jewellery and heels. 

Bond girl in the 1995 007 movie Golden Eye, Famke Janssen, 60, was one of those in attendance, with the actress arriving in a glamorous strapless white and black dress

While Gabrielle Lazure, 68, proved age is just a number in a red and gold dress which she accessorised with both golden jewellery and heels

Percy Jackson and Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening as he donned an all-black tux

The 51-year-old was joined by his girlfriend of two years Danielle Savre, 36, who were her blonde hair up after slipping into a black dress

And much-loved Starsky & Hutch actor Antonio Fargas, 78, seemed in great spirits for the evening some 50 years after he starred in the show

Percy Jackson and Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd looked typically dapper for the evening in an all-black tux. 

The 51-year-old was joined by his girlfriend of two years Danielle Savre, 36, who wore her blonde hair up after slipping into a black dress. 

And much-loved Starsky & Hutch actor Antonio Fargas, 78, seemed in great spirits for the evening some 50 years after he starred in the show. 

Donning a clean black and white outfit, Huggy Bear actor Antonio sported a new-look goatee beard as he posed for photos in picturesque Monaco.