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.
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10 years
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Jun
02
2016

Yesterday, Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford were guests at MoMA’s annual Party in the Garden, a tradition on the New York party circuit. Not only does the evening signify that summer is on its way, but it also famously brings together many different segments of New York’s social worlds.Pictures from the event have been added to the photo gallery.


May
19
2016

Lots of new and additional pictures from yesterday’s premiere of “La Fille Inconnue” and today’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala by amfAR have been added to the photo gallery. Edit: A couple hundred additional pictures from the arrivals, premiere and amfAR gala have been posted. And, in case you have wondered if Helen tripped and fell while taking the steps at the premiere, Mirren told Us Weekly that she was actually preventing a potential catastrophe. “I was doing up someone’s shoelaces because the [man] was standing there with his laces undone,” she explained while at the 2016 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala on May 19. “I didn’t want him to trip.”



Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Cinema Against AIDS Gala
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “La Fille Inconnue” Premiere
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Arrivals

May
18
2016

Earlier today, Helen Mirren has arrived at the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival. According to her interview on Lorraine, she was invited by L’Oreal and will represent the brand alongside other international faces of the cosmetic giant. Of course, Helen is no stranger to the festival, having won their Best Actress prize twice, in 1984 for “Cal” and in 1994 for “The Madness of King George”. Today, she has attended the premiere of “La Fille Inconnue”. I’m sure there’s more to come these next days, so check back soon.


Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “La Fille Inconnue” Premiere
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival – Arrivals

May
01
2016

These past two days, Helen Mirren has been a guest at the 23rd Annual White House Correspondents’ weekend in Washington, D.C. On Friday, she was joined by “Trumbo” director Jay Roach and star Bryan Cranston at the Google/HBO celebration of “All The Way”. And yesterday, Helen attended both the Garden Brunch and closing Dinner, paying tribute to the late Prince by wearing a “Purple Rain” and displaying the artist’s signature logo. Pictures from all events have been added to the photo gallery, with many thanks to Claudia and Lindsey for their contributions.


Apr
26
2016

Yesterday, Helen Mirren was a guest in New York to honor her R.E.D. co-star Morgan Freeman at the 43rd Annual Chaplin Awards, while on Saturday, she was joined by frequent collaborators Judi Dench and David Suchet at the taping of “Shakespeare Live! at the RSC”, which will be screened in cinemas on May 6, 2016. You can watch a trailer here, pictures can be found in the photo gallery.


Apr
13
2016

Benedict Cumberbatch and Helen Mirren are among a wealth of theatre stars to join the line-up for a live TV broadcast marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Shakespeare Live! From the RSC will be broadcast live from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, featuring theatrical performances of his works and other pieces inspired by them. Anne Marie Duff, Simon Russell Beale and Antony Sher have now signed up to take part in the show, which as previously announced will be hosted by David Tennant. Also joining the already-confirmed stars Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are David Suchet, Harriet Walter and Rory Kinnear, in addition to Roger Allam, Pippa Nixon, John Lithgow and Alexandra Gilbreath.

Confirmed performances include Rufus Hound and Henry Goodman singing Brush Up Your Shakespeare from the Taming of the Shrew-inspired musical Kiss Me Kate, as well as a rendition of Tonight from West Side Story by musical theatre students from around the UK, which will be choreographed by Will Tuckett. The cast of CBBC show Horrible Histories will also take part in the broadcast, alongside musical comedian Tim Minchin, Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Swan. Shakespeare Live! From The RSC will be directed by Gregory Doran, and will air on BBC2 on April 23 at 8:30pm. It will also be broadcast live to more than 350 cinemas nationwide.

Apr
12
2016

Yesterday, Helen Mirren has attended the London premiere for “Eye in the Sky”. She graced the red carpet with Colin Firth. Pictures from the premiere have been added to the photo gallery.


Apr
07
2016

The Genesis Prize Foundation announced yesterday that Helen Mirren will host the ceremony on June 23 in Israel, honoring Itzhak Perlman, acclaimed violinist, educator, and champion of individuals with disabilities. The Genesis Prize, a yearly $1 million award to an extraordinary individual who has achieved great professional, philanthropic, and cultural success, will be presented to Perlman by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Now in its third year, the prize, dubbed the “Jewish Nobel” has been awarded to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (2014) and Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas (2015). While winning the prize is a lofty accomplishment in itself, the fact that the proceedings will be emceed by Dame Helen Mirren can be nothing but music to Perlman’s ears. “We are honored that Dame Helen Mirren, an actress of such talent and accomplishment, will host the 2016 Genesis Prize ceremony and help us celebrate the extraordinary life and achievements of Itzhak Perlman,” said Stan Polovets, cofounder and chairman of the Genesis Prize Foundation. “Dame Mirren has been an outspoken supporter of Israel, and we look forward to the elegance and grace she will bring to the ceremony.”

Jan
31
2016

Helen Mirren has attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards yesterday as a triple nominee for Best Supporting Actress and Ensemble for “Trumbo” and Lead Actress for “Woman in Gold”. The trophies went to Alicia Vikander, Spotlight and Brie Larson. Still, what a great honor for last year’s work to be mentioned three times. Helen took the stage anyway, alongside Bryan Cranston and Diane Lane, to introduce the segment for “Trumbo”. Pictures from the red carpet and the show have been added to the photo gallery, with more to come. Edit: Hundreds of additional pictures plus two video clips from the ceremony and the arrivals have been added. Scroll down for a complete list.



Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – Screen Actors Guild Awards – Arrivals
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – Screen Actors Guild Awards – Show
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – Screen Actors Guild Awards – Screencaptures
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2016 – Screen Actors Guild Awards – After-Party
Video Archive – Award Shows – 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2016)
Video Archive – Public Appearances – 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Interview (2016)

Dec
05
2015

It seems like Helen Mirren has never been busier than this year. The last week alone has included the last part of “Trumbo”‘s promotional tour in the United States with a visit at Good Morning America and a special conversation at Times Talks. There has also been the Gothan Independent Film Award and a cocktail reception for “Woman in Gold” in New York by the Weinstein Company, who is campaigning Helen for Best Actress. All pictures can be launched by clicking the previews below.


Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – “Woman in Gold” Cocktail Reception (Los Angeles)
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Times Talks – An Evening with Helen Mirren
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Taping of “Good Morning America”
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Gotham Independent Film Awards – Arrivals
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Gotham Independent Film Awards – Show
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Gotham Independent Film Awards – Screencaptures
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Gotham Independent Film Awards – Press Room
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – American Museum of Natural History Gala
Photo Gallery – Public Appearances – 2015 – Badgley Mischka American Glamour Book Celebration