Sophia leads the ladies' night out

It would be harsh to say Sophia Loren looked anything less than radiant as she left Cipriani restaurant in Mayfair last night.

Radiant: Sophia Loren and a surly looking Kate Hudson

She may be 74 but that didn't stop her flashing a serious portion of cleavage at diners.

The Oscar-winning acting legend - often referred to as the "Italian Marilyn Monroe" - headed an all-star table at the restaurant, dining with Dame Judi Dench, Kate Hudson and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas. What do they all have in common, we hear you ask? The ladies are all starring in the new movie Nine, which is being filmed in London and is due for release in 2009. It's the first film that screen legend Sophia has made for four years - and is about a troubled Italian cinema director and the women in his life.

Giggles: Fergie leaves Ciprianai restaurant

Sounds like he'll very much have his hands full with that lot...