How Old Was Catherine Zeta-Jones in The Mask of Zorro?

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The Mask of Zorro actress Catherine Zeta-Jones knows how to strike the right balance between style and class. In January 2016, she didn’t disappoint at the world premiere of her movie “Dad’s Army” in London.

Catherine Zeta-Jones wears her hair down at the World Premiere of "Dad's Army"Catherine Zeta-Jones wears her hair down at the World Premiere of “Dad’s Army” held on January 26, 2016, at Odeon Leicester Square in London

18 years earlier, the Welsh actress starred as Elena Montero in the 1998 American swashbuckler film The Mask of Zorro. She was suggested for the role by producer Steven Spielberg, who had initially developed the film for TriStar Pictures.

Spielberg recommended Zeta-Jones to director Martin Campbell after seeing her in the 1996 American two-part television miniseries Titanic, in which she played passenger Isabella Paradine.

Before the casting of Zeta-Jones, Polish-Swedish actress Izabella Scorupco was considered for the role.

Catherine Zeta-Jones highlighted her sex appeal in The Mask of ZorroCatherine Zeta-Jones highlighted her sex appeal in The Mask of Zorro

The principal photography for The Mask of Zorro began in Mexico on January 27, 1997, when Catherine Zeta-Jones was 27 years old. Born on September 25, 1969, in Swansea, United Kingdom, she turned 28 on September 25, 1997.

For her performance, Catherine Zeta-Jones was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. She also starred in the 2005 sequel The Legend of Zorro.

Catherine Zeta-Jones was 27 years old when filming The Mask of Zorro as Elena MonteroCatherine Zeta-Jones was 27 years old when filming The Mask of Zorro as Elena Montero

At the London premiere of Dad’s Army, the then 46-year-old actress looked sensational in blue, stealing the spotlight as she arrived at Odeon Leicester Square.

Catherine Zeta-Jones stuns in a draped teal dress from Elie SaabCatherine Zeta-Jones stuns in a draped teal dress from Elie Saab

She wore a timeless but daring Elie Saab draped teal dress, which clung to her curves in all the right places.

The gown featured a plunging neckline that showed off her ample décolletage, a lace panel at the back, and a thigh-high slit that put her legs on full display.

Catherine Zeta-Jones shows off her legs and chest in a teal Elie Saab gownCatherine Zeta-Jones shows off her legs and chest in a teal Elie Saab gown

It was a rainy Tuesday night, and Catherine almost flashed more than she bargained for as the wind blew up the high slit on the side of her dress.

Luckily, she was able to brush her dress down as quickly and firmly as possible, narrowly avoiding a wardrobe malfunction.

Catherine Zeta-Jones shows off her sparkling earrings and long dark hairCatherine Zeta-Jones shows off her sparkling earrings and long dark hair

The “No Reservations” star looked positively radiant, glamming up her look further with sparkling earrings, a statement serpent bracelet, and a pair of glittery heels.

She rounded out her look with flawless makeup and a gorgeous wavy hairstyle.

Catherine Zeta-Jones stuns in an Elie Saab dress and a statement serpent braceletCatherine Zeta-Jones stuns in an Elie Saab dress and a statement serpent bracelet

Catherine wore a pair of glittery gold leather Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals on her feet. This classic pick features adjustable ankle straps and about 4.5-inch heels.

Catherine Zeta Jones's feet in sparkly Stuart Weitzman heelsCatherine Zeta Jones’s feet in sparkly Stuart Weitzman heels

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Catherine Zeta-Jones's feet in strappy "Nudist" sandalsCatherine Zeta-Jones’s feet in strappy “Nudist” sandals

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