Lynn Redgrave died at the age 67 of breast cancer in 2010.
And
Vanessa Redgrave paid loving tribute to her younger sister by heading
up the commemorative gala renaming 45 Bleecker Street - the Lynn
Redgrave Theatre.
The 76-year-old actress donned a grey dressing-gown over matching trousers and black loafers for the Culture Project Gala at Stage 48 in New York on Monday.
Touching tribute: Vanessa Redgrave honoured her late sister Lynn by heading up the commemorative gala for the newly-named Lynn Redgrave Theatre in New York on Monday
The Atonement star is still the only British
actress ever to win an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Cannes, Golden Globe, and
Screen Actors Guild award.
English roses: The 76-year-old actress, with Trudie Styler, donned a grey dressing-gown over matching trousers and black loafers for the Culture Project Gala at Stage 48
Vanessa was joined at the touching tribute by Kyra Sedgwick and husband Kevin Bacon as well as Trudie Styler.
'Lynn was a professional inspiration,' said the soiree's host Kyra, according to Broadway World.
'So to be opening a theater named for her and reflective of her wonderful ability to make a difference in people's lives through performance, is a touching and humbling privilege.'
The
47-year-old Golden Globe winner rocked her usual blonde curls and looked
lovely in her knee-length dotted dress and peep-toe heels.
Meanwhile the 59-year-old wife of Sting looked ladylike in her crimson cap-sleeve frock and pumps.
Also
making an appearance was Amanda Quaid, the 30-year-old daughter of
Randy Quaid, who opted for a similar silhouette in black with bizarre
circle detailing at the neckline.
Lynn
previously appeared in Culture Project's The Exonerated and she even
joined Vanessa and brother Corin in their production of A Question of
Impeachment.
The famous siblings were born in London into a family dynasty of actors spanning four decades.
Lynn appeared in films like Tom Jones, Georgy Girl, Kinsey, Shine, and Gods and Monsters.
Before her death, Redgrave amassed three Tony Awards, two Oscars, two Emmys, and a Grammy.
In her name: Lynn Redgrave, seen here with Vanessa in 2010, perished at age 67 of breast cancer in 2010
In memoriam: Culture Project renamed their mainstage - 45 Bleecker Street - the Lynn Redgrave Theatre
Vanessa
is probably still recovering from that 14-month period in 2010 when she
lost Lynn, her brother Corin, and her daughter Natasha.
The
Mission: Impossible actress will next be seen at the Public Theater's
all-star night of readings June 17 at the Delacorte Theater in Central
Park .
Matt Damon, Alan Alda, Christine Baranski, and Hamish Linklater will also perform, according to AP.
Famous friends: The Atonement star was joined at the touching tribute by Kyra Sedgwick and husband Kevin Bacon as well as Trudie Styler
'Lynn was a professional inspiration': The Closer star called serving as the official host for the event 'a touching and humbling privilege'
Hollywood power pair: The 47-year-old Golden Globe winner rocked her usual blonde curls and looked lovely in her knee-length dotted dress and peep-toe heels
Similar silhouettes: The 59-year-old wife of Sting looked ladylike in her crimson cap-sleeve frock while Amanda Quaid, the 30-year-old daughter of Randy Quaid, wore a LBD with bizarre circle detailing
Vanessa's next film role will be in The Butler from Precious director Lee Daniels.
The epic White House drama, due out August 16, also stars Robin Williams, Liam Neeson, Oprah Winfrey, and Jane Fonda.
Next year, Redgrave will star with Channing Tatum in the drama, Foxcatcher, about Olympic Wrestling champion Mark Schultz.
Stage icon: Redgrave will next be seen at the Public Theater's all-star night of readings June 17 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park