Elizabeth Hurley celebrates her 50th birthday in style as she parties at the V&A private view

 
Milestone: Elizabeth Hurley celebrates her birthday at the V&A (Picture: Nick Harvey/REX )
Jennifer Ruby11 June 2015
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Liz Hurley was the star of the show at the VIP opening of the V&A’s Pleasure and Pain exhibition as she celebrated her 50th birthday.

Deciding to mark the milestone by dressing up in white lace bustier dress, the actress accompanied designer friend Patrick Cox to the private party on Wednesday night.

Clearly keen to enter her fifties in style, Hurley posed for the waiting cameras with a huge smile on her face before heading in to see the eagerly-anticipated new show.

Speaking about keeping her birthday celebrations low-key, she told Hello magazine: "I chose not to have a big party but several big lunches and dinners so I really get to see everyone I adore."

V&A Pleasure & Pain: VIP Private View

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Speaking about her hopes and expectations for the next decade she said: "I'm expecting more of the same and then some.

"I love my life, I love change and I love new experiences. Saying yes is so liberating; it's my favourite word."

Big day: Elizabeth Hurley poses for the camera ahead of the party (Picture: REX)
Nick Harvey/REX

Hurley wasn’t the only star who decided to go all out for the private view as she was joined by a very glam looking Girls Aloud star, Nicola Roberts.

The popstar opted for a gothic look, pairing a black velvet skirt and top with, large bouffant hair.

Other guests included a demure Donna Air, style blogger, Bip Ling, former Made In Chelsea star, Amber Atherson and society stalwart, Charlotte Dellal.

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