Wrinkles and all, Kristin’s a senior siren

Celebrities choosing to pose makeup free? even more of them this week, including Davina? Oh How Brave! Are there any George Medals lying around that we could pin onto their trembling, noble chests?

When it comes to senior siren glamour, it’s brimming glasses aloft to Kristin Scott Thomas (pictured) in her new film, The Party. Playing the part of Janet, a shadow minister who throws a celebration in her North london home to mark her promotion to the Opposition front benches, Kristin, 57, is all crispy hair and baggy eyes, every line on her faced earned, every wrinkle a story in itself.

A one-act dash that is shot in black and white, The Party is almost a film of a play — but with a crack cast that includes Timothy Spall and emily Mortimer. Spall is magnificent as the husband with some news of his own, while American actress Patricia Clarkson is just a killer as Janet’s contemptuous best friend.

She’s pleased about Janet’s promotion, but not that pleased, if you know what I mean.

loved this little film — and not just because it’s only 71 minutes long!