The year 2014 was a big one for sexual health supplements, and one of the biggest selling points was definitely the new Viagra Commercial. Starring some of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses, the ad brought back many happy memories for consumers who had seen the Martin Sheen comedy, and the commercials even started to become a bit of a cult classic.
Since its premiere in 2014, the commercial has been credited with helping to change the perception of Viagra. Prior to the commercial, many people thought of the iconic blue pill as being solely for menopausal women, but thanks to the ad’s memorable tagline, “Now you can be a man at any age,” the drug has become a lot more appealing.
Here, we’re going to take a look at the nine most iconic actresses of the 2014 Viagra Commercial, and reveal their secret looks and styles that made them so memorable.
1. Maggie Smith
One of the stars of the biggest selling drug ad of all time, Maggie Smith, plays the role of Viagra’s Grandma Martha in the Advertiser. In the ad, she’s seen wearing a black pearl stud earring, a fuchsia scarf and jacket, a yellow skirt, a brown coat, and white heels. The 84-year-old actress, who is most famous for playing Aunt Bella in the Harry Potter films, has been wearing a lot of white in her recent roles, and this is certainly evident in the Viagra Commercial as well.
The Academy Award-winning actress also has a lovely white dress that she wears in the opening credits for the Martin Sheen comedy, as well as a white sundress and matching white heels in the opening scene of Death on the Nile. Fans of the actress will also remember her as the Duchess of Bedford in David Lean’s sweeping 18th century-set costume drama, Gardenshell.
2. Isla Fisher
Another of the stars of the 2014 Viagra Commercial, the beautiful Isla Fisher, plays the role of Viagra’s Aunt Kathy in the Advertiser. The 29-year-old actress is most famous for playing the feisty yet glamorous Pussycat Doll in the How to Be a Doll series, and she turns heads with her sultry looks in the role. In the Viagra Commercial, she wears a black dress with sheer panels, red heels, and a cream-colored coat with white fur trim.
3. Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson, the Oscar-winning actress whose impressive resume includes the Harry Potter series and a Best Actress Academy Award for Sense and Sensibility, plays the role of Viagra’s Aunt Emily in the commercial. The 66-year-old English actress wears a cream-colored dress with white flowers and a red necklace in the film, which is one of the most memorable looks in the ad. Sandra Bullock’s character in Gravity is also wearing a similar outfit in the same movie, and it’s possible that Thompson inspired the look.
4. Elizabeth Taylor
Sailing through the clouds on a white horse, Elizabeth Taylor, the famous beauty and style icon, plays the role of Viagra’s Aunt Amelia in the Advertiser. In the film, Taylor wears a stunningly stylish cream-colored dress that she accessorizes with a long gold chain, a matching cream-colored jacket, and white heels. Much like her character, the 82-year-old actress is a woman of many talents, and she’s been known to inspire designers and stylists alike with her unique and luxurious style.
5. Liv Tyler
Another famous star of the 2014 Viagra Commercial, Liv Tyler, who plays the part of Aunt Nora in the Advertiser, wears a purple silk dress with a lace-trimmed collar and a yellow belt. She also wears a cream-colored jacket, white heels, and a cream-colored hat with a yellow feather. Just like her character, the 22-year-old actress is a self-confessed fashion fan, and she frequently dons classic women’s clothing.
6. Judy Garland
Judy Garland, the iconic actress who is best known for playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, turns up in the Viagra Commercial as one of Aunt Maud’s friends. Since her death in 1989, Garland’s passing has galvanized many an admirer, with many people now seeing her as a style icon rather than a mere actress.
In the film, Garland is seen wearing a cream-colored dress with white flowers with a yellow belt and white heels. Like many of her films from the 1930s, Judy in Disguise was a comedy of manners about fashion, and it included appearances from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Bette Davis, Jean Harlow, and Fred Astaire. The actress reprised her role as Dorothy in a Judy Garland biopic, Judy, (2020)
7. Barbara Hutton
Portraying Aunt Maud in the Viagra Commercial, Barbara Hutton, the legendary socialite and heiress, wears a purple dress with a wide black belt with cream-colored heels and a large chocolate brooch. She also wears a matching jacket with a fur collar, and she carries a matching purse. Hutton, who was a major contributor to Vogue, was an Oscar Nominee for The Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for RKO’s The Women (1929). She is most well known for her work with Drew Pilgrim, and she was the subject of his famous 1929 book, Barbara: The Woman Behind the Man. The legendary socialite passed away in 1989 at the age of 96.
8. Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn, the legendary actress and fashion icon, plays the role of Viagra’s Aunt Bertha in the Advertiser. Since her death in 2004 at the age of 96, Hepburn’s passing has prompted many tributes, with people now seeing her as a style icon rather than a mere actress.
In the film, Hepburn wears a purple dress with a white belt, a matching jacket with purple stripes, white heels, and a white hat with purple ribbons. Much like her character, the 95-year-old actress was a stylish woman who had a major impact on 20th century style.
9. Grace Kelly
It’s been a while since Grace Kelly, the daughter of King Edward VIII, played the role of Viagra’s Aunt Ella in the Advertiser. Born Grace Elizabeth Kelly in 1912, the former Princess Grace of Ireland has graced the big screen and Catwalk runways for many years. Since her passing in 1982 at the age of 82, many people have paid tribute to the elegant and elegant style of Kelly.
In the Viagra Commercial, Kelly wears a purple dress with a white belt, a cream-colored jacket, and white heels. She also carries a matching white purse and a white hat with a purple band.
Some people have alleged that Martin Sheen’s character in A Few Good Men (1992) is based on Kelly’s life. The actress has been referred to as a “modern day Goddess Kennedy,” and her style has been credited with influencing many a 20th century woman. As a child, Kelly was taught to be confident and independent, and she was reportedly a very good mimic – probably the best in the world. She was also responsible for popularizing the monochrome look in the 1920s, which was all the rage at the time.
In the film, Kelly’s character is seen with a pet parrot that she carries on her shoulder. The iconic actress actually owned and trained many birds, and she enjoyed displaying her beautiful feathers in vibrant colors – particularly red, which is the bird’s natural hue. She also had a fondness for green and yellow feathers, and she kept these colors in her wardrobe, so she could mix and match as she pleased.
If you want to get your hands on some authentic Grace Kelly clothes, it’s still possible to find them, and Vogue has an incredible collection of the style icon’s clothing available to buy. Even if you don’t want to splurge on designer duds, you can get a great feel for Kelly’s elegant style with vintage pieces from the 1930s and 1940s – a time when her elegance was at its peak.
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