By Carly Johnson and Alesia Stanford For Dailymail.Com
Published: 01:41 EDT, 25 May 2022 | Updated: 03:27 EDT, 25 May 2022
Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon were in attendance at an FYC screening of their HBO Max series The Gilded Age in New York City on Tuesday.
The duo, who recently signed on for a second season of the acclaimed period drama, posed up on the event's red carpet ahead of the screening at the Whitby Hotel.
Christine put a fun twist on a classic look by slipping her trim figure into a grey plaid suit with glitter detailing throughout.
Star power: Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon were in attendance at an FYC screening of their HBO Max series The Gilded Age in New York City on Tuesday
The Good Wife star, 70, layered a black bodysuit beneath her buttoned blazer and accessorized with a pair of glitzy hoop earrings.
She completed her look by strolling the step-and-repeat in a pair of flats.
Her jaw-length blonde hair was curled away from her face and she sported a soft smokey eyeshadow look and a muted berry lip.
Cynthia took the plunge in a multi-colored striped kaftan dress with a daring neckline.
Glittery: Christine put a fun twist on a classic look by slipping her trim figure into a grey plaid suit with glitter detailing throughout
Finishing touches: The Good Wife star, 70, layered a black bodysuit beneath her buttoned blazer and accessorized with a pair of glitzy hoop earrings. She completed her look by strolling the step-and-repeat in a pair of flats
The Sex And The City star had three gold necklaces layered around her neck, including a pendant chain that fell into her cleavage.
She further accessorized with a pair of sparkly diamond studs and two gold bangles.
Cynthia's stylish pixie cut was messily styled and she rocked a noticeably glowy complexion.
She kept makeup to a minimum with a bit of black liner smudged on her lash line and a vibrant pink gloss on her lips.
Shady: For some of the snaps, Christine threw on a pair of aviator shades
Glam: Her jaw-length blonde hair was curled away from her face and she sported a soft smokey eyeshadow look and a muted berry lip
Taking the plunge: Cynthia took the plunge in a multi-colored striped kaftan dress with a daring neckline
Christine and Cynthia were also joined by their The Gilded Age co-stars Louisa Jacobson, Carrie Coon and Denee Benton.
Louisa wowed in a brown faux leather dress with a cinched waist and chic high neckline.
Carrie stepped out in a black blazer with a dramatic chiffon sash that tied at the side. She further styled the eye-catching getup with a psychedelic skirt.
Denee stunned in a fuzzy white strapless dress and a pair of strappy heels. She accessorized with silver dangly earrings and styled her raven hair in a bun.
Wowing the crowd: Louisa Jacobson wowed in a brown faux leather dress with a cinched waist and chic high neckline. Meanwhile, Carrie Coon stepped out in a black blazer with a dramatic chiffon sash that tied at the side. She further styled the eye-catching getup with a psychedelic skirt
Stunner: Denee Benton stunned in a fuzzy white strapless dress and a pair of strappy heels. She accessorized with silver dangly earrings and styled her raven hair in a bun
Season two: It was revealed recently that production on season two of The Gilded Age is officially underway, just four months after the season one premiere in January; (L-R) Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Christine Baranski, Julian Fellowes, Denee Benton, Louisa Jacobson and Cynthia Nixon pictured
It was recently revealed that production on season two of The Gilded Age is officially underway, just four months after the season one premiere in January.
Filming began earlier this month in Newport, Rhode Island, where many of the magnificent homes built by some of America's richest families are located and used as the backdrop for the show. And shooting also takes place in New York state.
A first photo for the new season was shared showing filming on the period show.
Right on time: Filming began earlier this month in Newport, Rhode Island , where many of the magnificent homes built by some of America's richest families are located and used as the backdrop for the show. And shooting also takes place in New York state; Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski pictured in The Gilded Age (2022)
The Gilded Age is expected to be ready for the small screen sometime in 2023.
Most of the cast will be returning with the exception of one actor.
Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon are returning to the period drama as 'old money' sisters Agnes Van Rhijn and Ada Brook.
Louisa Jacobson stars as their orphaned niece, Marian Brook, who comes to live with them after her father dies.
First: A first photo for the new season was shared showing filming on the period show. The Gilded Age is expected to be ready for the small screen sometime in 2023
Ingenue: Louisa Jacobson, 30, will return to her role as ingenue Mario Brook, so doesn't always understand or agree with the rules that governed New York society in the late 19th century
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Marian is a freethinking young woman who doesn't always agree with her aunts' strict adherence to the societal rules which governed New York City in the late 19th century.
Just across 61st Street, the 'new money' Russell family, headed by railroad baron George and social climber Bertha, played by Morgan Spector and Carrie Coon , will continue their efforts to make strides in business and society.
The Russells are extremely wealthy, but not from the same social class as their neighbors who make up the major families of the Manhattan elite.
Debutant: Taissa Farmiga, 27, stars as debutant Gladys Russell, who bristles against her mother's tight hold over her actions
Destiny: Harry Richardson,29, portrays Larry Russell in The Gilded Age as a young man who wants to make his own destiny
Opulence: The HBO series is set against the opulence that was the calling card of New York society in the late 1800s
Their characters are based on some real life 'interlopers,' William and Alva Vanderbilt who built their own grand mansion in 1883.
Show creator Julian Fellowes even included some of Alva's antics in the series, including a stunt to make sure the reigning matron of society, Mrs. Lina Astor, played by Tony winner Donna Murphy , would grudgingly attend the Russell daughter's coming out ball.
The Russell children, Gladys and Larry, played by Taissa Farmiga , 27, and Harry Richardson , 29, are trying to figure out where they belong in the world, in spite of their parents' domineering ambitions. Gladys bristles against her mother's tight control over her actions and wants more freedom. Larry is seeking to determine his own destiny.
Working woman: Denee' Benton is returning to the series as up and coming journalist Peggy Scott. The program has been praised for portraying African Americans as more than servants
Home life: Tony and Grammy winner Audra McDonald and British actor John Douglas Thompson portray Peggy Scott's parents, Dorothy and Arthur Scott as wealthy African Americans
Also returning to this world of opulence is Denee' Benton as up and coming journalist Peggy Scott.
Peggy has to contend with her own issues at home, including a domineering father, played by British actor John Douglas Thompson . Her supportive mother, Dorothy, is played by Tony and Grammy award winner Audra McDonald . Audra and Christine are both co-stars in the CBS legal series The Good Fight.
The HBO series has received some praise for showing African Americans as more than servants, but not doing enough to demonstrate the racial prejudice they had to deal with on a daily basis.
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Not returning: Australian actor Thomas Cocquerel, 32, will not be returning. His social climbing character Tom Raikes broke Marian Brook's heart in the season finale
Returning: Tony winner Donna Murphy will return as the formidable Mrs. Astor, Jeanne Tripplehorn is reprising her role as social outcast Sylvia Chamberlain and Kelli O'Hara will become a series regular
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Australian Thomas Cocquerel , 32, who starred as Marian's social climbing love interest Tom Raikes, will not be returning to the series after breaking her heart in the season finale.
Jeanne Tripplehorn , who played scarlet woman and social outcast Sylvia Chamberlain, will be making an appearance in season two.
Filming: Filming began earlier this month in Newport, Rhode Island where many of the mansions that serve as the backdrop for the series are located
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