Susan Lucci shares what helps her feel the most confident.Photo:John Nacion/Getty

Susan Lucci attends The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Susan Lucciis feeling good in her skin, thanks to these simple pleasures.

On Jan. 30, PEOPLE caught up with theAll MY Childrenstar at the American Heart Association (AHA) Red Dress Collection Concert, where she revealed what she indulges in these days to feel confident.

“A great dress and a little spa [day],” shares the Emmy-winning actress, who wore a glam sequin halter-neck gown.

Susan Lucci in a sequin halter dress at the American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert on Jan. 30, 2025.John Nacion/Getty

Susan Lucci attends The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2025 a

The actress, who has undergonetwo procedures to insert stents in her heart, is a fixture at the AHA event, having walked the carpet and down the runway in years past. She was named an ambassador of the organization in 2018.

In 2023, when she launched a jewelry collection to support the AHA, Lucci spoke to PEOPLE about how her health scares motivated her to transform her lifestyle — and encouraged her to spread awareness on heart health with other women.

“I almost wasn’t going to speak about it, I was so ashamed of myself. But it’s a reminder to be vigilant,” she said.

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Susan Lucci at NYFW.Daniele Schiavello/Gorunway.com

Susan Lucci at Dennis Basso’s New York Fashion Week Show

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In her 70s, Lucci has reached new milestones. Back in September, sheclosed out the Spring-Summer 2025Dennis Basso show in N.Y.C. in a stunning sage green off-the-shoulder-gown with a floor-grazing cape. The moment marked her debut at New York Fashion.

Designer Dennis Basso toldTheNew York Timesthat he wanted to create a custom piece for Lucci, with whom he’s been friends for 30 years.

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