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The Indomitable Dame
Helen Mirren
D ame Helen Mirren is an “People often ask me whether I prefer theater
outspoken woman with or film, and the answer is that I prefer the one
a classical actor’s hauteur I’m not doing: The grass is always greener.”
that highlights her natural Mirren is also well-known for her part in
beauty. For Mirren, attractiveness is made up the public television series, Prime Suspect,
of “personality, energy, brilliance and genius, as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison,
among others.” She is the epitome of all these which also earned many awards. Her role in
qualities and it is evident in the long history the Elizabeth I television series won her an
of professional enthusiasm she brings to her Emmy and a Golden Globe for best actress.
craft. Mirren believes, “You write your life story
by the choices you make.” The choices that
On stage, she conquered audiences in London this indomitable woman has made reflect her “You write your life
and New York with The Audience playing commitment to life and the stage. She has story by the choices
Queen Elizabeth II and was awarded a Tony recently released two movies, The Hundred- you make.” -Helen Mirren
for best actress. Mirren also portrayed Queen Foot Journey and Woman in Gold. Her new
Elizabeth II in the film The Queen for which projects include two films in production and
she received an Academy Award®, Golden she is now the UK ambassador for L’Oreal
Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award®, Paris.
and BAFTA award for best actress.
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