Dame Helen Mirren's life in photos

Born in England in 1945, Helen Mirren began her acting career on the stage when she was 19. The elegant and talented actress continues to thrive in Hollywood at the age of 79.

Her first role was ‘Cleopatra’ in ‘Antony and Cleopatra.’ She reprised the role in 1998, starring alongside Alan Rickman.

Helen Mirren starred in her first movie in 1969. ‘Age of Consent’ was directed by Michael Powell. She played the role of ‘Cora,’ the muse of an Australian artist.

Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson met on the set of the science fiction movie ‘Excalibur.’ They were in a relationship from 1980-1985 and lived together for four of these years.

In 1985, Helen Mirren and director Taylor Hackford met during the filming of the movie ‘White Nights.’ Mirren had a role in the film while Hackford was the director.

Helen and Taylor were married in 1997. The couple never had children together however, Hackford has two sons, Alexander and Rio, from a previous relationship. Sadly, his son Rio died of cancer in 2022.

In the role of ‘Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison’ on the hit British police drama, ‘Prime Suspect,’ Helen Mirren showed her versatility as an actor. She starred in the series from 1991-1996.

For her contribution to the field of dramatic arts, Helen Mirren was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by the Queen in 2003.

In 1994, Helen Mirren’s role as ‘Queen Charlotte’ in ‘The Madness of King George,’ earned her an Oscar nomination. In 2006, she won an Emmy for her work on ‘Prime Suspect.’

In the lead role of ‘Queen Elizabeth II’ in the 2006 film, ‘The Queen,’ Helen Mirren received universal praise for her portrayal of the late Monarch. She went on to win her first Oscar, a Golden Globe, a British Academy Film Award, a Critic’s Choice Movie award, a Screen Actor’s Guild award among others.

In 2014, at the age of 69, Mirren was named as a brand ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. She has since been featured in ad campaigns and walked the runway in Paris fashion week.

With her characteristic style and confidence, Helen Mirren continues to encourage women of all ages to boldly embrace their own value.

In 2008, she released her illustrated memoir entitled, ‘In the Frame: My life in Words and Pictures.’ The book captures highlights from her life as an actress in the public eye for decades.

Showing no signs of stopping, Helen Mirren reunited with her ‘Mosquito Coast’ costar, Harrison Ford, for the television series, ‘1923,’ a spin-off of the successful series, ‘Yellowstone.’ With season 1 complete, fans are awaiting a release date for season 2.

In 2017, Helen Mirren joined the ‘Fast & Furious’ universe when she was cast as ‘Queenie,’ the mother of Jason Statham’s character in ‘The Fate of the Furious.’ Since then, she has had roles in 3 other films in the series including the recently released ‘Fast X.’

2023 has been a busy year for Helen Mirren, with the release of five films that she has been a part of. She played the role of ‘Hespera’ in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ a superhero film released in March 2023.

Approaching 80, Dame Helen Mirren continues to work hard in her chosen profession when many would have long since retired. Her fearlessness and commitment to her craft are nothing short of inspirational.

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