Welcome to The Helen Mirren Archives, your premiere web resource on the British actress. Best known for her performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, "Prime Suspect" and her Oscar-winning role in "The Queen", Helen Mirren is one of the world's most eminent actors today. This unofficial fansite provides you with all latest news, photos and videos on her past and present projects.  Enjoy your stay.
Celebrating
10 years
on the web
Jan
22
2017


Helen Mirren took part in New York’s Women’s March on Saturday at an impromptu rally outside One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in the Big Apple. Mirren stood at the event’s wooden podium as she held the mic in her hand to deliver an awe-inspiring address. Briefly speaking to the crowd infront of her, she declared: ‘I came on the subway, and I just followed the crowd because I knew you knew where you were all going. It was amazing just to be on the subway was a great experience, all I want to say is today I am a New Yorker.” Admiring the huge turnout for the march, she took to her social media to document the historic day, captioning one of her snaps out on the streets amongst her fellow females: ‘This is amazing!’ Joining her at the march was actresses Cynthia Nixon, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez and Taylor Schilling. New York’s march was one of 600 protests held all over the globe in solidarity with women in America, who are worried that Trump’s inauguration threatens issues such as abortion, diversity and climate change. The marches around the world attracted numerous celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emma Watson, Ashley Judd, Cher, America Ferrera, Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Yoko Ono and Amy Schumer. Some 2.2 million people are believed to have marched to promote women’s and human rights.

Dec
16
2016

On Wednesday, the cast and crew of “Collateral Beauty” were present at the film’s London premiere. Afterwards, Helen Mirren and Will Smith taped an appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Earlier that day, press junkets were filmed, so check back later for lots of great video additions. For now, enjoy the pictures from the London premiere.


Dec
11
2016

A great big batch of public appearances pictures have been added to the photo gallery, ranging from a 1983 Dublin press conference for “Cal” over numerous appearances at the Olivier Awards, Evening Standard British Film Awards and BAFTA Awards to more recent appearances at the Academy Awards to the Cannes Film Festival. Very happy to add these rare finds to the gallery. To view all last added pictures, simply click one of the previews below. Enjoy!



Nov
30
2016

As previously reported, Pirelli Calender is continuing to maintain last year’s tradition of photographing women to showcase a liberated and natural side of them. For this year’s edition, 14 actresses are modeling for German photographer and director Peter Lindbergh for a series of black and white photo of the actresses without any makeup or air brushing. From Kate Winset and Nicole Kidman to Helen Mirren and Penelope Cruz, all the actresses are excited about leaving behind the tonnes of makeup that goes into creating the myth of a perfect woman. To celebrate the calendar’s unveiling, a press conference and premiere was held yesterday in Paris. With many thanks to Claudia, hundreds of pictures have been added to the photo gallery. The Lindbergh photography of Helen Mirren can be found here.


Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – Pirelli Calendar 2017 by Peter Lindberg Premiere
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – Pirelli Calendar 2017 by Peter Lindberg Photocall

Nov
13
2016

Yesterday, Helen Mirren introduced the four recipients of Honorary Oscars at the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ 8th Annual Governors Awards – British film editor Anne V Coates, documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and actor Jackie Chan. Pictures from the event have been added with many thanks to Claudia. The video of Helen’s introduction can be watched above.


Nov
12
2016


Helen Mirren has graced the AFI Fest’s red carpet at the premiere for “The Comedian”, husband Taylor Hackford’s new film. The film, set for a theatrical release in 2017, follows a raging comic who strives for the fame he once had – but is instead sentenced to community service after he hits an audience member in the head with his microphone. “The Comedian” stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann and Danny DeVito. Pictures from the premiere have been added to the photo gallery.

Oct
26
2016

October has been a busy month for Helen Mirren. These past days she has most recently, attended the 23rd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards, where she was she was honored as one of the magazine’s “legends” alongside Lupita Nyong’o, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams and more. Earlier last week, Helen and director Gavin Hood were guests at an “Eye in the Sky” Luncheon hosted by Bleeker Street and Tina Brown (as a wink to award juries to remember the film, which was released in the Spring). Also, Helen spoke in New York City at a Broadway fundraiser event held For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign. Pictures from all events can be found in the photo gallery.


Photo Gallery – Appearances – 23rd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards
Photo Gallery – Appearances – “Eye in the Sky” Luncheon by Bleeker Street
Photo Gallery – Articles – Fundraiser Event Held For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Campaign

Oct
15
2016


Helen Mirren has stepped out in one of her boldest looks yet, wearing a black satin turban to a Hollywood event where she was honoured for her charity work. Helen was looking as elegant as ever with her matching black suit and heels, adding a touch of quirkiness with her headpiece, as she accepted her award for her work with the Stuttering Association for the Young. The event, the annual Variety Power of Women luncheon, was packed with some of the most popular women in entertainment and the Dame herself even got up on stage to make a speech about the importance of women supporting each other. “It’s time for the best role model in the White House,” Mirren said to cheers from the overwhelmingly American audience. She said she used to believe such women’s events weren’t necessary and that women should just “barge their way in” to positions of power. “I’ve come to realise this is a fantasy,” she said. “Without an organisation, without a megaphone to make your voice heard, your voice remains feeble. It is ignored. “In the next few weeks we will see a real-life example of this,” she continued, “as women of all ages and all economic situations, all professions, vote.” Over 200 pictures from the luncheon have been added to the photo gallery.

Oct
01
2016

On Wednesday, Helen Mirren has attended a screening for the tv series “Versailles” in New York. She was joined by her nephew Simon, who is a co-writer on the BBC period drama. Pictures from the event can be found in the photo gallery.

Jul
22
2016

I’ve been kept away from updating the site for a couple of weeks, so let’s get the photo gallery up to date with some additional pictures of Helen Mirren’s various appearances in Jerusalem last month. Also, pictures from the Art Recovery Hearing have been added as well. Thanks to Helen’s Girl for contributing some unseen images. To view all last added pictures, click any of the previews below.