the former Girls Next Door star and podcast host, made a rare red carpet appearance this week at the BANFF World Media Festival in Alberta, Canada.
The reality TV personality, 52, stepped out in a knee-length, form-fitting sky blue satin dress with delicate spaghetti straps. She completed the polished ensemble with metallic peeptoe stilettos and a timeless large-faced watch. Her blonde hair was loosely side-parted and cascaded in soft curls over her shoulders, with side-swept bangs and a peek of dark roots.
Marquardt’s fans were quick to flood the comments section of an video posted by FiveSeven Films from the red carpet on Tuesday, June 16.
“Aging like a fine wine, you look more stunning than ever! Body is tea and that colour blue on you is gorgeous!” gushed one commenter.
Another wrote, “Not to make this all about appearance because you’re so smart, funny and accomplished, but seeing all these pics/videos from the carpet, you look absolutely incredible…better than ever!”
A third fan kept it simple but said it all: “You look absolutely gorgeous in that color and dress. Like, seriously amazing.”
Others echoed the sentiment, calling her “forever beautiful” and declaring, “You give me hope for aging!”
well beyond her reality TV days. Currently, she channels her energy into two podcasts: which explores paranormal investigations, and Girls Next Level, which she cohosts with fellow
Born in Tillamook, Oregon, and raised in California, Marquardt relocated to Los Angeles in 2001. Her career took off when she was cast on the hit reality series centered on life with . She later expanded her résumé with film roles in Kottentail and The House Bunny, guest spots on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage, and a hosting series on the Travel Channel.