Last updated at 16:57 08 November 2007

With a graceful and serene beauty which would put many of her contemporaries to shame, former TV star Linda Carter - best known for her role in cult TV show Wonder Woman - still looks wonderful aged 56.

The actress remains a classic beauty, and retains a striking similarity to the comic-book heroine she made famous.

Linda was seen at a private screening for film 'Lions for Lambs' Private Screening, in Washington last night.

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She recently spoke about the ageing process, and revealed: "I'm going to fight it". And is adamant that she would "never go on a beach in a bathing suit again".

The actress and singer achieved worldwide fame in the iconic role of the crime-busting superhero. And such was her impact, =no one else has since managed to lay claim to the role.

Since retiring from the world of television, she has pursued her talent for singing. And in 2005, appeared as Mama Morton in the London production of Chicago.

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Earlier this year, following a 20-year absence, Carter returned to the stage to debut a one-hour cabaret show in New York.

She told the New York Times recently: "I'm doing it for the purest reason," Carter said.

"I'm not trying to get more famous, and it's not for the money. It's for the thrill of it."

Carter has lived for more than two decades in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband, lawyer and Washington power broker Robert A. Altman, they have two children together.

Although she has done some acting recently, including a small part in the Dukes of Hazzard movie, she is still most identified with Wonder Woman.

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She has her own theory about the enduring power of Wonder Woman. She said: "I think it's the goddess within us, the secret self."

But so far she's not involved in the latest planned film to feature Wonder Woman, the Justice League of America film.

But she said: "I hope it is made, and I hope it makes a jillion dollars and that every little girl and boy sees it because I think she's great.

"And I really do think that the baton needs to be passed."