History of Helen Mirren in Timeline

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Helen Mirren

Dame Helen Mirren is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for her extensive and decorated career across screen and stage. She has won an Academy Award, five Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four BAFTA Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. Mirren holds the distinction of achieving both the US and UK Triple Crowns of Acting and has received the BAFTA Fellowship, Honorary Golden Bear, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In recognition of her contributions, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003.

1904: Russo-Japanese War

In 1904, Pyotr Vasilievich Mironov, Helen Mirren's grandfather, served as a colonel in the Imperial Russian Army and fought in the Russo-Japanese War.

1908: Birth of Helen Mirren's mother

In 1908, Helen Mirren's mother, Kathleen "Kitty" Alexandrina Eva Matilda (née Rogers), was born.

1913: Birth of Helen Mirren's father

In 1913, Vasily Petrovich Mironoff, Helen Mirren's father, was born.

1917: Russian Revolution Strands Family in Britain

In 1917, the Russian Revolution stranded Helen Mirren's grandfather, Pyotr Vasilievich Mironov, and his family in Britain while he was negotiating an arms deal.

1923: Role in 1923

In 1923, Helen Mirren had a role in the television show 1923.

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1923: Portrayal of Cara Dutton in Yellowstone Spinoff

Since 2022, Helen Mirren portrays Cara Dutton in the Yellowstone spinoff 1923 which is set in 1923, also featuring Harrison Ford and Timothy Dalton.

1928: Death of Countess Lydia Andreevna Kamenskaya

In 1928, Countess Lydia Andreevna Kamenskaya, Helen Mirren's great-grandmother, passed away.

1938: Brighton Rock film was based on Graham Greene's novel

In 1938, Graham Greene's novel "Brighton Rock", which inspired the film of the same name starring Helen Mirren in 2010, was published.

1938: Marriage of Helen Mirren's parents

In 1938, Vasily Mironoff and Kathleen Rogers married in Hammersmith.

1942: Birth of Helen Mirren's sister Katherine

In 1942, Helen Mirren's older sister Katherine was born.

July 1945: Elena Lydia Mironov born

In July 1945, Elena Lydia Mironov, who would become Helen Mirren, was born in London at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.

1947: Birth of Helen Mirren's brother Peter Basil

In 1947, Helen Mirren's younger brother Peter Basil was born.

1951: Family name changed to Mirren

In 1951, the family name was changed to Mirren by deed poll.

1957: Death of Pyotr Vasilievich Mironov

In 1957, Pyotr Vasilievich Mironov, Helen Mirren's grandfather, passed away.

1964: Experienced inappropriate behavior at casting call

In 1964, Helen Mirren was allegedly treated inappropriately by Michael Winner at a casting call.

1965: Appearances at the University Theatre in Manchester

Between 1965 and 1967, Helen Mirren appeared in four productions directed by Braham Murray for Century Theatre at the University Theatre in Manchester.

1965: Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra

In 1965, at the age of 18, Helen Mirren started her career as a performer with the National Youth Theatre, where she played Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra.

1966: Castiza in The Revenger's Tragedy

In 1966, Helen Mirren played Castiza in Trevor Nunn's staging of The Revenger's Tragedy with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1967: First Visit to Israel After the Six-Day War

In 1967, Helen Mirren first visited Israel after the Six-Day War and witnessed some disturbing events, but still felt the magical energy of the country starting to put its roots in the ground.

1967: Role in Herostratus

In 1967, Helen Mirren had a role in Herostratus.

1967: First credited film role in Herostratus

In 1967, Helen Mirren had her first credited film role in Herostratus.

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1967: Diana in All's Well That Ends Well

In 1967, Helen Mirren played Diana in All's Well That Ends Well with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1968: Role in A Midsummer Night's Dream

In 1968, Helen Mirren appeared in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

1968: Cressida in Troilus and Cressida and Rosalind in As You Like It

In 1968, Helen Mirren played Cressida in Troilus and Cressida and Rosalind in As You Like It with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1969: Golda Meir Prime Minister of Israel

From 1969, Golda Meir was prime minister of Israel, Helen Mirren portrayed her in the 2023 biopic Golda.

1969: Role in Age of Consent

In 1969, Helen Mirren had a role in Age of Consent.

1970: Julia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona

In 1970, Helen Mirren played Julia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1970: Doing Her Own Thing Documentary

In 1970, John Goldschmidt made a documentary film, Doing Her Own Thing, about Helen Mirren during her time with the Royal Shakespeare Company, shown on ITV.

1971: Tatiana in Gorky's Enemies and title role in Miss Julie

In 1971, Helen Mirren played Tatiana in Gorky's Enemies at the Aldwych and the title role in Miss Julie at The Other Place, with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1971: Role in Cousin Bette

In 1971, Helen Mirren's television performances include Cousin Bette.

1972: Peter Brook's International Centre for Theatre Research tour

In 1972 and 1973, Helen Mirren worked with Peter Brook's International Centre for Theatre Research and joined the group's tour in North Africa and the US, during which they created The Conference of the Birds.

1973: Role in O Lucky Man!

In 1973, Helen Mirren appeared in O Lucky Man!.

1973: Peter Brook's International Centre for Theatre Research tour

In 1973, Helen Mirren worked with Peter Brook's International Centre for Theatre Research and joined the group's tour in North Africa and the US, during which they created The Conference of the Birds.

1974: Lady Macbeth at Stratford

In 1974, Helen Mirren rejoined the RSC, playing Lady Macbeth at Stratford.

1974: Criticism of RSC Expenditure

In 1974, while appearing in Nunn's Macbeth, Helen Mirren sharply criticised both the National Theatre and the RSC for their lavish production expenditure in a letter to The Guardian newspaper.

1974: End of Golda Meir's Prime Ministership

Until 1974, Golda Meir was prime minister of Israel, Helen Mirren portrayed her in the 2023 biopic Golda.

September 1975: Role in Teeth 'n' Smiles

In September 1975, Helen Mirren played the role of Maggie in Teeth 'n' Smiles at the Royal Court Theatre.

November 1975: West End repertory with the Lyric Theatre Company

Beginning in November 1975, Helen Mirren played in West End repertory with the Lyric Theatre Company as Nina in The Seagull and Ella in The Bed Before Yesterday.

1975: West End stage debut

In 1975, Helen Mirren joined the Royal Shakespeare Company and made her West End stage debut.

1975: Lady Macbeth at the Aldwych Theatre

In 1975, Helen Mirren rejoined the RSC, playing Lady Macbeth at the Aldwych Theatre.

May 1976: Reprising role in Teeth 'n' Smiles

In May 1976, Helen Mirren reprised the role of Maggie in a revival of Teeth 'n' Smiles at Wyndham's Theatre.

1976: Appearance in The Collection

In 1976, Helen Mirren appeared with Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates and Malcolm McDowell in a production of Harold Pinter's The Collection as part of the Laurence Olivier Presents series.

1977: Queen Margaret in Henry VI at Stratford

In 1977, Helen Mirren played a steely Queen Margaret in Terry Hands' production of Henry VI at the RSC in Stratford.

1979: Role in Caligula and As You Like It

In 1979, Helen Mirren appeared in Caligula and As You Like It. She also appeared in Blue Remembered Hills this year.

1979: Role in Caligula

In 1979, Helen Mirren gained further recognition for her role in Caligula.

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1979: Isabella in Measure for Measure

In 1979, Helen Mirren won acclaim for her performance as Isabella in Peter Gill's production of Measure for Measure at Riverside Studios.

1980: Role in The Long Good Friday

In 1980, Helen Mirren co-starred with Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday, which was her breakthrough film role.

1980: Death of Helen Mirren's father

In 1980, Vasily Petrovich Mironoff, Helen Mirren's father, passed away.

1981: Role in Excalibur

In 1981, Helen Mirren gained further recognition for her role in Excalibur.

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1981: London premiere of Faith Healer

In 1981, Helen Mirren returned to the Royal Court for the London premiere of Brian Friel's Faith Healer.

1981: Working on Excalibur with Liam Neeson

In 1981, Helen Mirren worked on 'Excalibur' and met Liam Neeson, with whom she began a relationship.

1981: Arthur's Remake Release

In 1981, the original "Arthur" movie was released, a film which was remade in 2010 with Helen Mirren appearing in it.

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1982: Sally Beauman's report

In 1982, Sally Beauman reported in her history of the RSC, that Mirren criticized the National Theatre and the RSC for lavish expenditure.

January 1983: Moll Cutpurse in The Roaring Girl

In January 1983, Helen Mirren was described as having "swaggered through the action with radiant singularity of purpose" as Moll Cutpurse in The Roaring Girl at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

April 1983: Moll Cutpurse in The Roaring Girl at the Barbican Theatre

In April 1983, Helen Mirren played Moll Cutpurse in The Roaring Girl at the Barbican Theatre.

1984: Appearance in 2010

In 1984, Helen Mirren took roles in the movie 2010.

1985: Roles in White Nights and The Twilight Zone

In 1985, Helen Mirren appeared in White Nights and The Twilight Zone episode "Dead Woman's Shoes".

1985: Meeting Taylor Hackford on the set of White Nights

In 1985, Helen Mirren met American director Taylor Hackford on the set of 'White Nights'.

1986: Beginning relationship with Taylor Hackford

In 1986, Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford began dating.

1986: Role in The Mosquito Coast

In 1986, Helen Mirren gained further recognition for her role in The Mosquito Coast.

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1988: Role in Pascali's Island

In 1988, Helen Mirren took roles in Pascali's Island.

January 1989: Co-starring in Two Way Mirror

At the beginning of January 1989, Helen Mirren co-starred with Bob Peck at the Young Vic in the London premiere of the Arthur Miller double-bill, Two Way Mirror.

1989: Role in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

In 1989, Helen Mirren gained further recognition for her role in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.

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1989: Role in When the Whales Came

In 1989, Helen Mirren took roles in When the Whales Came.

1990: Atheist Statement

In 1990, Helen Mirren identified herself as an atheist in an interview.

1990: Reunion with Donald Sutherland in Bethune: The Making of a Hero

In 1990, Helen Mirren reunited with Donald Sutherland in the film Bethune: The Making of a Hero after a period of not working together.

1991: Prime Suspect Debut

In 1991, Helen Mirren began playing DCI Jane Tennison in ITV's police procedural Prime Suspect.

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1992: British Academy Television Award for Prime Suspect

In 1992, Helen Mirren won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her role in Prime Suspect.

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1994: Appeared in The Madness of King George

In 1994, Helen Mirren appeared in "The Madness of King George".

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1994: Portrayed Charlotte in The Madness of King George

In 1994, Helen Mirren portrayed Charlotte in "The Madness of King George".

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1994: Academy Award nomination for The Madness of King George

In 1994, Helen Mirren received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in The Madness of King George.

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1994: British Academy Television Award for Prime Suspect and A Month in the Country

In 1994, Helen Mirren won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her role in Prime Suspect. Also in 1994 she had a stage breakthrough in Yvonne Arnaud Theatre production of A Month in the Country.

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1995: Tony-nominated for A Month in the Country

In 1995, Helen Mirren was Tony-nominated for A Month in the Country.

1996: Appeared in Some Mother's Son

In 1996, Helen Mirren appeared in "Some Mother's Son".

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1996: Death of Helen Mirren's mother

In 1996, Helen Mirren's mother, Kathleen passed away.

December 1997: Marriage to Taylor Hackford

On December 31, 1997, Helen Mirren married Taylor Hackford at the Ardersier Parish Church near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It was her first marriage and his third.

1997: Appeared in Painted Lady

In 1997, Helen Mirren appeared in "Painted Lady".

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1997: Desire for Conservative Party Defeat

In 1997, Helen Mirren wanted to see the defeat of the Conservative Party at the UK general election.

1998: Appeared in The Prince of Egypt and Antony and Cleopatra

In 1998, Helen Mirren appeared in "The Prince of Egypt" and played Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra" at the National Theatre.

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1999: Emmy Award for The Passion of Ayn Rand

In 1999, Helen Mirren earned an Emmy Award for portraying Ayn Rand in the Showtime television film The Passion of Ayn Rand.

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1999: Played in Teaching Mrs. Tingle

In 1999, Helen Mirren played the role of Mrs. Eve Tingle, a sadistic history teacher, in "Teaching Mrs. Tingle".

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1999: Portrayed Ayn Rand in The Passion of Ayn Rand

In 1999, Helen Mirren portrayed Ayn Rand in the television film "The Passion of Ayn Rand", winning an Emmy for her performance.

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2000: Acted in Orpheus Descending

In 2000, Helen Mirren acted as Lady Torrance in "Orpheus Descending" at the Donmar Warehouse in London.

2000: Acted in Greenfingers and The Pledge

In 2000, Helen Mirren acted in "Greenfingers", a comedy about prison gardeners, and "The Pledge", where she played a child psychologist.

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September 2001: Rehearsals coincided with terrorist attacks

In September 2001, the fraught rehearsal period for The Dance of Death, co-starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, coincided with the terrorist attacks on New York on 11 September 2001.

2001: Academy Award nomination for Gosford Park

In 2001, Helen Mirren received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Gosford Park.

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2001: Starred in Gosford Park

In 2001, Helen Mirren starred in "Gosford Park", receiving awards and nominations for her role as Mrs. Wilson.

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2002: Acted in Door to Door

In 2002, Helen Mirren appeared in the film "Door to Door".

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2002: Tony-nominated for The Dance of Death

In 2002, Helen Mirren was Tony-nominated for The Dance of Death.

2002: Death of Helen Mirren's brother Peter Basil

In 2002, Helen Mirren's younger brother Peter Basil passed away.

November 2003: Starred in Mourning Becomes Electra

In November 2003, Helen Mirren played Christine Mannon in "Mourning Becomes Electra" at the National Theatre.

2003: Starred in Calendar Girls

In 2003, Helen Mirren starred in "Calendar Girls", a film inspired by the true story of Yorkshire women raising money for Leukaemia Research.

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2003: Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In 2003, Helen Mirren was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama.

2003: Death of Lana Clarkson

In 2003, Lana Clarkson died in Phil Spector's mansion, which led to Phil Spector's murder trials. The film "Phil Spector" focuses on these trials.

2004: Appeared in The Clearing, Pride, and Raising Helen

In 2004, Helen Mirren appeared in "The Clearing", "Pride", and "Raising Helen".

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2004: Named Naturist of the Year

In 2004, Helen Mirren was named Naturist of the Year by British Naturism and expressed her love for nude beaches and naturism.

2005: Acted in Shadowboxer and voiced Deep Thought

In 2005, Helen Mirren appeared in "Shadowboxer" and voiced the supercomputer Deep Thought in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".

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2005: Emmy Award for Elizabeth I

In 2005, Helen Mirren earned an Emmy Award for portraying Queen Elizabeth I in the HBO miniseries Elizabeth I.

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2005: Portrayed Elizabeth I in Elizabeth I

In 2005, Helen Mirren portrayed Elizabeth I in the television series "Elizabeth I", earning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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2006: ITV's poll of TV's 50 Greatest Stars

In 2006, Helen Mirren came 29th on ITV's poll of TV's 50 Greatest Stars voted by the British public, primarily due to Prime Suspect.

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2006: End of Prime Suspect

In 2006, Helen Mirren concluded her role as DCI Jane Tennison in ITV's Prime Suspect.

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2006: Portrayed Elizabeth II in The Queen

In 2006, Helen Mirren portrayed Elizabeth II in "The Queen", winning an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.

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2006: Statement on Political Affiliations

In 2006, Helen Mirren stated that she had never been a member of any political party.

2006: Won Best Actress Academy Award for The Queen

In 2006, Helen Mirren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in the drama The Queen.

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September 2007: Publication of Autobiography

In September 2007, Helen Mirren's autobiography, In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures, was published in the UK.

In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures
In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures

September 2007: Won an Emmy for Prime Suspect: The Final Act

On September 16, 2007, Helen Mirren won an Emmy Award for her role in "Prime Suspect: The Final Act" on PBS.

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2007: Discussed Michael Winner's treatment of her

In 2007, Helen Mirren spoke about director Michael Winner's treatment of her at a casting call in 1964.

2007: The Debt Remake

In 2007, the Israeli film, also titled "The Debt", was released, which was later remade with Helen Mirren.

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2008: Disclosure of Date Rape and Past Drug Use

In a 2008 interview with GQ, Helen Mirren disclosed that she was date raped as a student, and had used cocaine at parties until the 1980s, stopping after learning that Klaus Barbie profited from cocaine dealing.

January 2009: Named one of The Times' top 10 British actresses of all time

In January 2009, Helen Mirren was named on The Times' list of the top 10 British actresses of all time.

July 2009: Performed in Phèdre

In July 2009, Helen Mirren played the title role in Jean Racine's "Phèdre" at the Epidaurus amphitheatre.

2009: Filmed scenes for The Debt

In 2009, Helen Mirren prepared for her role in "The Debt" by studying Hebrew language, Jewish history, and Holocaust writing while filming in Israel.

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2009: Academy Award nomination for The Last Station

In 2009, Helen Mirren was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in The Last Station.

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2009: Publication of 'The Leisure Seeker'

In 2009, the novel 'The Leisure Seeker' was published, which Helen Mirren later starred in the film adaptation of in 2017.

The Leisure Seeker: A Novel
The Leisure Seeker: A Novel

May 2010: Unveiling of Waxwork at Madame Tussauds

On May 11, 2010, Helen Mirren attended the unveiling of her waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.

September 2010: Premiered in Brighton Rock at the Toronto International Film Festival

In September 2010, Helen Mirren's film "Brighton Rock" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2010: Appearance in The Tempest and Red

In 2010, Helen Mirren appeared in films such as The Tempest and Red.

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2010: Starred in Love Ranch and The Tempest

In 2010, Helen Mirren starred in "Love Ranch", directed by her husband Taylor Hackford, and in Julie Taymor's "The Tempest".

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2010: Film appearance in 2010

In 2010, Helen Mirren starred in the film 2010.

2010: Publication of The Hundred-Foot Journey

In 2010, Richard C. Morais's novel, "The Hundred-Foot Journey" was published; it was later adapted into a film starring Helen Mirren in 2014.

The Hundred-Foot Journey
The Hundred-Foot Journey

April 2011: Hosted Saturday Night Live

On April 9, 2011, Helen Mirren hosted "Saturday Night Live".

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August 2011: Spiritual Beliefs

In August 2011, Helen Mirren stated that while she does not believe in God, she is quite spiritual and still believes in fairies and leprechauns.

2011: Named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire and Photo Shoot

In 2010, she was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire, and in a 2011 photo shoot for the magazine, she stripped down and covered up with the Union Jack.

2012: Appearance in Hitchcock

In 2012, Helen Mirren appeared in the film Hitchcock.

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2012: Played Alma Reville in Hitchcock

In 2012, Helen Mirren played Alma Reville in the biopic "Hitchcock", which focused on the making of "Psycho".

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2012: Inclusion in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover

In 2012, Helen Mirren was selected by Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover, celebrating British cultural figures.

February 2013: Played Elizabeth II in The Audience

In February 2013, Helen Mirren began playing Elizabeth II in "The Audience" at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.

March 2013: Featured in Marks & Spencer's "Womanism" Campaign and listed as one of the 50 Best-Dressed Over 50 by The Guardian

In March 2013, Helen Mirren was announced as a model for Marks & Spencer's "Womanism" campaign, and The Guardian listed her as one of the 50 Best-Dressed Over 50.

2013: Appearance in Red 2

In 2013, Helen Mirren appeared in the film sequel Red 2.

2013: Role in Phil Spector

In 2013, Helen Mirren played a role in Phil Spector.

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2013: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2013, Helen Mirren received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2013: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress

In 2013, Helen Mirren received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for playing Elizabeth II in The Audience.

2013: Replaced Bette Midler in Phil Spector

In 2013, Helen Mirren replaced Bette Midler in the television film "Phil Spector" and voiced Dean Hardscrabble in "Monsters University".

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2014: Starred in The Hundred-Foot Journey

In 2014, Helen Mirren starred in "The Hundred-Foot Journey", a comedy-drama based on Richard C. Morais's 2010 novel.

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June 2015: Won Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for The Audience

In June 2015, Helen Mirren won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in "The Audience", achieving the US "Triple Crown of Acting".

2015: Appearance in Eye in the Sky and Trumbo

In 2015, Helen Mirren appeared in the films Eye in the Sky and Trumbo.

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2015: Roles in 'Woman in Gold', 'Eye in the Sky', and 'Trumbo'

In 2015, Helen Mirren starred in 'Woman in Gold' as Maria Altmann, appeared in 'Eye in the Sky' as a military intelligence officer, and played Hedda Hopper in 'Trumbo'.

2015: Prior to 2015 Tony Award Nominations

Prior to 2015, Helen Mirren had twice been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

2016: Starring in Collateral Beauty

In 2016, Helen Mirren starred in the film Collateral Beauty alongside Will Smith, Keira Knightley, and Kate Winslet. The film received largely negative reviews.

2017: Becoming a U.S. Citizen

In 2017, Helen Mirren became a U.S. citizen.

2017: Narrating 'Cries from Syria' and appearing in 'The Fate of the Furious'

In 2017, Helen Mirren narrated the documentary 'Cries from Syria' and made a cameo appearance in 'The Fate of the Furious', playing Magdalene Shaw. She also starred in 'The Leisure Seeker'.

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2018: Starring in 'Winchester' and 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'

In 2018, Helen Mirren portrayed Sarah Winchester in the film 'Winchester' and starred as Mother Ginger in Disney's 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'.

2019: Roles in 'Berlin, I Love You', 'Anna', and 'Hobbs & Shaw'

In 2019, Helen Mirren appeared in the film 'Berlin, I Love You', the French crime thriller 'Anna', and co-starred in 'Hobbs & Shaw'.

2019: Role in Catherine the Great

In 2019, Helen Mirren portrayed Catherine the Great in a television role.

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2020: Honorary Golden Bear

In 2020, Helen Mirren received the Honorary Golden Bear.

2020: Voting in First U.S. Election and Supporting Patricia Ackerman

In 2020, Helen Mirren voted in her first U.S. election and supported Patricia Ackerman's campaign in Nevada's 2nd congressional district.

March 2021: Cast as Hespera in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

In March 2021, Helen Mirren was cast as the villain Hespera in the superhero film 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods'.

April 2021: Participation in "La Vacinada" Music Video

In April 2021, Helen Mirren took part in the music video "La Vacinada" by Checco Zalone, which humorously addressed the safety of having an affair with someone vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Honoree of the Great Immigrants Award

In 2021, Helen Mirren was named by Carnegie Corporation of New York as an honoree of the Great Immigrants Award.

2022: Appearance in Kendrick Lamar's "Count Me Out" music video and Yellowstone Spinoff 1923

In 2022, Helen Mirren appeared in Kendrick Lamar's "Count Me Out" music video as a therapist. Since 2022, she portrays Cara Dutton in the Yellowstone spinoff 1923.

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2022: Role in 1923

In 2022, Helen Mirren had a role in the television show 1923.

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2022: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

In 2022, Helen Mirren received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

August 2023: Support for Israel and Opposition to Government Policies

In August 2023, Helen Mirren expressed strong support for Israel's existence, citing the Holocaust, while also opposing the Israeli government's policies and proposed judicial reforms. She expressed opposition to cultural boycotts of Israel.

2023: Portrayal of Golda Meir in 'Golda' and narration in 'Barbie'

In 2023, Helen Mirren portrayed Golda Meir in the biopic 'Golda' and served as the narrator in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie'.

March 2024: Barbie Doll Likeness

In March 2024, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day, Helen Mirren was one of a number of female celebrities who had their likeness turned into Barbie dolls.

2025: Role in MobLand

In 2025, Helen Mirren is slated to appear in MobLand.

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