AARP Magazine’s 11th Movies for Grownups Awards Gala

Actress Sharon Stone waves on the red carpet, and later accepted the organization’s lifetime achievement award.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“The Iron Lady’s’” Oscar-nominated lead actress Meryl Streep attends the festivities and was one of the night’s honorees.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“Albert Nobbs” actress Glenn Close, nominated for an Academy Award this year, was an honoree at the magaziine’s awards ceremony.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“The Artist” actor James Cromwell.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese, actress Chloe Moretz and host Michael Nouri speak onstage. The “Hugo” director also was on hand to present Sharon Stone with her lifetime achievement award.  (Mark Davis / Getty Imgaes)

Comedian Kathy Griffin was on hand to celebrate at the Movies for Grownups event.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“The Artist” actress Penelope Ann Miller walked the red carpet before helping celebrate the honor given to the film by the magazine.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Actress and one-time boxing champion Laila Ali glams up the red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Sharon Stone accepts her lifetime achievement award.  (Mark Davis / Getty Imgaes)