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Helen Mirren: ‘Working With Russell Brand Was Mad’

HELEN Mirren says filming Arthur with Russell Brand was one of the most difficult experiences of her long acting career. The Oscar winner plays Russell’s butler in the remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore classic but it all proved too much for her at times. “It was an…read more

Helen Mirren: RED Sequel a Dream For Oscar-Winner Helen Mirren

HELEN Mirren wants to make a RED sequel. The Oscar-winning British actress was recently asked what would make her reprise her role as assassin Victoria for the follow-up. “Nothing, just get me the script,” Helen said. “You don’t have to do anything. I’m there. Absolutely.” Mirren recently insisted…read more

Helen Mirren Befriended Evander Holyfield

HELEN Mirren has a new friend — former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. The Queen star says she hit it off with the retired boxer after he was brought in as a personal trainer on comedy remake Arthur. “The best thing was being taught how to punch by Evander,”…read more

Helen Mirren Likes Stripper Heels

HELEN Mirren prefers to wear stripper heels when she struts her stuff on the red carpet — because she feels empowered by the height. The Oscar-winning British actress says she’d rather totter around in a cheap pair of high heels than don a pricey pair designed by Stuart…read more

Helen Mirren Buys Lottery Tickets!

DAME Helen Mirren still buys a lottery ticket! The Oscar-wining actress says she can’t help but try her luck on the weekly big money draw despite having what most would consider a lavish lifestyle. “It’s a fantasy that we all have about, ‘What would we do, if we…read more

Helen Mirren Puts Her Foot — and Hand — in It!

HELEN Mirren, the sexy 65-year-old British actress, stepped out for her Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on March 28, 2011. Mirren recently insisted she never wanted children in case they grew up to be like her.…read more

Elton John and Helen Mirren to Host Saturday Night Live!

ELTON John and Helen Mirren have signed up to host episodes of Saturday Night Live in April. NBC announced Thursday that Elton will host and perform on stage with fellow musical guest and collaborator Leon Russell on April 2. It is the singer’s first return to the show…read more

Helen Mirren Reveals Why She’s Childless

DAME Helen Mirren never wanted children in case they grew up to be like her. The Arthur actress — who has been married to American film director Taylor Hackford for 13 years — admits she considered having kids to serve as a “memory” of some of her previous…read more

Helen Mirren: ‘I Loathe Chick Flicks’

HELEN Mirren hates chick flicks. The Oscar-winning British actress admits she can’t abide slushy romantic movies targeting young females. “I loathe, I hate, chick flicks,” she said. “I think women as an audience have to take responsibility. “It’s the film industry in America. It’s not the film art.…read more

Helen Mirren Glad to Play Supporting Role

DAME Helen Mirren was delighted to land a supporting role in new movie Brighton Rock — because it felt like a vacation! The actress — who plays Ida in the Rowan Joffe-directed flick — admitted the chance to take part in a movie without playing the lead was…read more