When Dame Helen Mirren returned to the ancestral home of her father in western Russia, the Oscar-winning actress might have reasonably expected a welcome as warm as the weather was cold.
Instead, she was greeted by Kalashnikov-wielding bodyguards and a “gangster-like” oligarch apparently convinced she had returned to reclaim the family estate.
The encounter took place as Dame Helen - who was born Ilynea Vasilievna Mironov before her exiled aristocrat father gave her a more English... Read Full Story
One of modern-day cinema's greatest dames, Helen Mirren, will star in the espionage thriller Red.
Mirren will join Hollywood heavyweights Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman for the adaptation of the DC Comics series, according to a trade magazine.
Red will adapt a three-book story that tells the tale of a retired CIA agent who is targeted by a high-tech hitman.
Mirren, 64, won an Academy Award for best actress in The Queen. She has described herself as "being famous for being cool about... Read Full Story
Classic glamour: Co-stars Helen Mirren and Russell Crowe
She was surrounded by girls in pink tutus and skimpy summer dresses, but Dame Helen Mirren outshone the competition on the red carpet tonight.
At the world premiere of State Of Play Dame Helen gave the young upstarts a lesson in old-fashioned glamour.
The 63-year-old showed off her enviable figure in a calf-length Donna Karen white shift dress, which flattered the curves which have won her a multitude of fans.
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Dame Helen Mirren has never wanted children.
'The Queen' actress confessed that although she does not mind looking after youngsters every once in a while, she is always pleased when they are collected by their mother and father.
She told the Sunday Times Magazine: "I've never been hugely maternal, but I've always loved children as an aunt, a naughty aunt. I'm very happy to be able to give children back to their parents... Not that I've actually ever been alone with them."
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Dame Helen Mirren was accused by the Solicitor General of making ignorant, absurd and dangerous comments yesterday after speaking out again about rape prosecutions. In an interview, the 63-year-old Oscar-winning actress said that in such cases female jurors are deliberately selected by defence barristers because 'women go against women'. She suggested that women jurors are less likely to convict a rapist since they tend to think the victim was 'asking for it'. Her comments, months after she... Read Full Story
Like watching a dog walk on its hind legs, there is just something incredibly fascinating about seeing celebrities step outside their comfort zone. Whether it's Victoria Beckham bargain hunting at Target or Lindsay Lohan attempting to be self-referentially funny, I can't avoid staring at these car crash-esque celeb sightings.
That's why peeping Oscar winning Dame Helen Mirren strap herself in to a race car and pushing the pedal to the metal on BBC's "Top Gear" is too cool for school... Read Full Story
Dame Helen Mirren has never wanted children. 'The Queen' actress confessed that although she does not mind looking after youngsters every once in a while, she is always pleased when they are collected by their mother and father. She told the Sunday Times Magazine: "I've never been hugely maternal, but I've always loved children as an aunt, a naughty aunt. I'm very happy to be able to give children back to their parents... Not that I've actually ever been alone with them." The star, 63... Read Full Story
Dame Helen Mirren wants brothels to be legalised.
The British actress, who plays the owner of Nevada's first lawful brothel in new movie 'Love Ranch', insists regulating sex establishments will help keep prostitutes safe.
She told British talk show host Jonathan Ross: "It does make ... Read More Read Full Story
Hollywood actress Helen Mirren has admitted that she fancies British comedian Russell Brand, insisting that ''''he''''s absolutely lovely''''.
The 63-year-old stunner was flattered by Russell''''s recent flirtatious praise for her and has returned the compliment.
"I heard he fancies me. I fancy Russell too," The Mirror quoted Mirren, as saying.
"I mean, who can resist a man that looks so good in tight trousers? He''''s absolutely lovely," she added.
The actress, who was recently... Read Full Story
I love Helen Mirren as an actress, as a person, it sounds like she might have a few screws loose. In a recent interview, Oscar winning actress Helen Mirren spoke out about rape victims and the jury system.
The Huffington Post:
Dame Helen Mirren was accused by the Solicitor General of making ignorant, absurd and dangerous comments [...] Read Full Story
