How Old Was Elizabeth Banks as Betty Brant in Spider-Man?

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In September 2016, Spider-Man actress Elizabeth Banks joined other A-list stars at Audi’s 68th Emmys celebration held at Catch in West Hollywood.

Elizabeth Banks rocked a navy David Koma jumpsuit with black Jimmy Choo heelsElizabeth Banks rocked a navy David Koma jumpsuit with black Jimmy Choo heels

The then 42-year-old actress was edgy in a navy jumpsuit from David Koma’s Spring 2016 collection.

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After her film debut in the independent film Surrender Dorothy and the 2001 American satirical comedy film Wet Hot American Summer, Elizabeth Banks was cast as Betty Brant, the secretary of Daily Bugle publisher J Jonah Jameson (played by JK Simmons), in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007).

Actress Elizabeth Banks attends the premiere of the Sony film "Spider-Man 2"Actress Elizabeth Banks attends the premiere of the Sony film “Spider-Man 2” on June 22, 2004, at the Mann Village Theater, in Westwood, California

In an interview with Glamour, Elizabeth Banks revealed that she was passed over as Tobey Maguire’s love interest in the movie due to her age. Instead, Kirsten Dunst was cast as Mary Jane Watson.

Elizabeth Banks as secretary Betty Brant and J. K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-ManElizabeth Banks as secretary Betty Brant and J. K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man

“I screen-tested for the role of Mary-Jane Watson in the first Spider-Man movie, opposite Tobey Maguire … Tobey and I are basically the same age and I was told I was too old to play her. I’m like, ‘Oh, OK, that’s what I’ve signed up for’.”

Elizabeth Banks as secretary Betty Brant in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogyElizabeth Banks as secretary Betty Brant in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy

Spider-Man was released on April 29, 2002, when Elizabeth Banks 28 years old. It spawned two sequels, Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2017). The final chapter in the series was released when she was 33.

Elizabeth Banks attends the "Spider-Man 3" premiere at the Tribeca Film FestivalElizabeth Banks attends the “Spider-Man 3” premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival at UA Kaufman Astoria Cinema 14 in Queens, New York, on April 30, 2007, in the Queens borough of New York City

At Audi’s 68th Emmys celebration, her outfit ensured Elizabeth’s assets were on display with a low-cut neckline and a form-fitting silhouette. The figure-flattering number also featured a bejeweled bodice with pleats and zips.

Elizabeth Banks flaunts her boobs at Audi's celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards at CatchElizabeth Banks flaunts her boobs at Audi’s celebration of the 68th Emmy Awards at Catch in West Hollywood on September 15, 2016

Elizabeth went bare necked and simply accessorized with dangling earrings, allowing her curves to do the talking.

Elizabeth Banks' slicked-back hairstyle and dangling earringsElizabeth Banks’ slicked-back hairstyle and dangling earrings

The Modern Family actress played up the edginess of her look with a slicked-back updo and finished up her look with pink lipstick and shimmering eye makeup.

Elizabeth Banks highlights her curves in a David Koma jumpsuitElizabeth Banks highlights her curves in a David Koma jumpsuit

Elizabeth completed her head-to-toe navy look with a pair of Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps.

Elizabeth Banks reveals toe cleavage in velvety suede pumpsElizabeth Banks reveals toe cleavage in velvety suede pumps

These velvety suede pumps simply have pointed toes and about 4.75-inch lacquered heels.

Elizabeth Banks shows off her feet in Jimmy Choo pumpsElizabeth Banks shows off her feet in Jimmy Choo pumps

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