This week, Helen Mirren is in Jerusalem to host the Genesis Prize, known as “the Jewish Nobel”. Her arrival and various sightings have been covered, as was the press conference for the prize, which will be given this year to Itzhak Perlman. During her stay, Helen has been honored with the Jerusalem of Gold Award for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Barkat then took her to visit the City of David, an archaeological site of ancient Jerusalem, and said Mirren “has inspired millions through her artistic craftsmanship and devotion to bettering the world.” The actress also joined British Ambassador to Israel, David Quarrey, at his residence to celebrate Shakespeare. The pair helped launch ‘Mix the Play’, which is part of a global project to mark the 400th anniversary of his death. The brainchild of the British Council in Israel, the initiative allows people to direct a scene from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, before sharing it online. Pictures from all mentioned events have been added to the photo gallery. If you’re able to find additional press coverage, please let me know. Edit: Pictures from the Genesis prize ceremony have been added as well.

Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – The Genesis Prize – Ceremony
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – The British Council’s Mix the Play Ceremony
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – Jerusalem of Gold Award for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – The Genesis Prize – Press Conference
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – The Genesis Prize – Sightings
Photo Gallery – Appearances – 2016 – The Genesis Prize – Arrivals Reception

Helen Mirren stepped out in New York on Monday to attend the unveiling of Barbra Streisand’s own room at The Friars Club. The members only club was founded in 1904 and is famed for its risqué celebrity roasts. The club’s membership is composed mostly of comedians and other celebrities. Streisand and Mirren were seen with Larry King, Rosie Perez and Taylor Hackford. Pictures from the event have been added to the photo gallery.

Yesterday, Helen Mirern has attended the New York premiere for “Hershey Felder As Irving Berlin”. Pictures from the premiere have been added to the photo gallery.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.