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26 interesting facts about Helen Mirren

Jack Slater

24 July 2024 at 1:00 pm

Find out more about the iconic Dame Helen Mirren with these fascinating facts about her career, personal life and beauty tips

She’s used the same hairspray all her life

Helen Mirren wasn’t the name given to her at birth

She has Russian aristocracy in her roots

She’s the queen of playing queens

She’s always had the gift of the gab

She's not the only famous one in her family

She was once voted the Naturist of the Year

She swears by a 12-minute exercise

Her Parkinson appearance was one of the most controversial

She swears by castor oil

She’s just one award away from an EGOT

She's one of the few actresses in history to win the Triple Crown of Acting

She's a Dame - but she actually rejected her first honour

She is the third person in history to achieve an awards double

She has the second-largest Best Actress award sweep in history

She’s a firm atheist

Her first major film role was in 1969

She credits one role with changing her life

Helen Mirren didn’t think she’d ever get married

She chose not to have children

She found herself sobbing over the 'loss' of her potential family because of a film

She tragically lost her stepson in 2022

Helen Mirren is a US citizen

She had a past, years-long relationship with Liam Neeson

Despite changing her mind about marriage, she’s still a realist

She loves Beyonce - and she inspired her to dance more

Find out more about the iconic Dame Helen Mirren with these fascinating facts about her career, personal life and beauty tips

There's nothing like a Dame - and when it comes to Helen Mirren, that rings even more true.

We have been enamoured with her stylish moments over the years, taking tips on how to dress regally but also playing with fashion. And when we aren't caught up in her stunning style or bold hair choices, she's continuing to deliver some of the best work in the likes of Yellowstone 1923 (plus her surprise involvement in blockbusters like Barbie).

If you love Helen Mirren, you might be fascinated by some of these lesser-known facts about her life and career.

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Find out more about the iconic Dame Helen Mirren with these fascinating facts about her career, personal life and beauty tips

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