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Mirren Slams Hollywood Sexism
DAME HELEN MIRREN has criticised Hollywood bosses for making too many movies aimed at men, insisting filmmakers continue to "worship at the altar of the 18 to 25-year-old male and his penis".The British actress made...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
Helen Mirren Gets Paid Well To Keep Fit
Dame Helen Mirren was paid £500,000 to advertise a keep-fit video game.The 65-year-old actress received the staggering sum for just two days work shooting the commercials for the Wii Fit Plus title which encourages owners...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2010
Willis Threatened To Quit Red Over Mirren's Gun Scene
BRUCE WILLIS threatened to walk away from new movie RED if producers cut out a key scene featuring HELEN MIRREN brandishing a machine gun.The actors play retired secret agents in the action film, alongside Morgan...
By WENN on 14 October 2010
Mirren Considered Breaking Her Leg To Escape Nude Scene
HELEN MIRREN considered breaking her own leg in a desperate effort to get out of her first fully frontal nude film scene.The Oscar winner admits she was a mess the morning of her big reveal...
By WENN on 05 October 2010
Perfume Mixer Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester mixes her own perfume.The 'Gossip Girl' actress loves experimenting with different fragrances to suit her mood but prefers to create her own scent from essential oils.She explained: "I love perfume and I wear...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2010
Dame Helen Mirren Celebrates Her 65th Birthday
Today sees one of England's most loved actresses turn 65. HELEN MIRREN has been working on stage and screen for almost 50 years and she's still able to fit perfectly into whichever role she chooses....
By WENN on 26 July 2010
Helen Mirren Happy With Nudity
Dame Helen Mirren has laughed off suggestions she is too old to pose nude.Speaking about her recent flesh-flashing photo shoot for New York Magazine, the 64-year-old actress insists she doesn't care what people think of...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 June 2010
Most Beautiful Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz has been named the world's most beautiful woman.The 36-year-old beauty beat supermodel Claudia Schiffer, 39, and 49-year-old actress Kristin Scott Thomas to top the chart, which was compiled by fashion expert Sally Allen.Sally...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 May 2010
Mirren And Loren Among 'World's Greatest Beauties'
Mature Hollywood beauties DAME HELEN MIRREN, SOPHIA LOREN and CATHERINE DENEUVE have outshone their younger rivals to be named among the most beautiful women in the world.The three veteran actresses - who have a combined...
By WENN on 10 May 2010
Inspirational Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole has been voted the Most Inspirational Woman of the Decade.The 'Fight for This Love' singer - who has been focusing on her solo career since she separated from her soccer star spouse Ashley...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2010
Lady Gaga Flatly Refuses Low Shoes
Lady Gaga would "rather die" than be seen in flat shoes.The eccentric singer believes pop stars owe it to their fans to always live up to their image and has vowed never to be caught...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 March 2010
Helen Mirren's Magical Movie Memory
Dame Helen Mirren felt close to her ancestors while making 'The Last Station'. The 64-year-old actress, who has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Sofya Tolstoy in the movie, admitted...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2010
Danny Dyer's Nicola Fantasy
Danny Dyer wants to wash Nicola Roberts because she looks "grubby".The 'Dead Man Running' actor has revealed he has a soft spot for the "ghetto" Girls Aloud singer - but would never want to date...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 February 2010
Helen Mirren's Surgery Dream
Dame Helen Mirren wants "full-on" cosmetic surgery.The 64-year-old actress admits she often thinks about going under the knife and insists she would have had procedures done "years ago" if she wasn't in the public eye.She...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 February 2010
Mirren 'Moved' By Family Link To Russia
DAME HELEN MIRREN became emotional after stepping onto the set of THE LAST STATION - because the actors dressed in period costume reminded her of her own Russian ancestors.The veteran actress - who was born...
By WENN on 26 January 2010
Best Actress Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock was named the Best Actress at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards last night (23.01.10).The 45-year-old star was given the coveted prize - the same honour she was awarded at the Golden Globes...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2010
Mirren Honoured At Bono's Film Festival
Veteran actress DAME HELEN MIRREN is set to be honoured for her career achievements at California's 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.The Queen Oscar-winner will be presented the Career Achievement Award at the festival's...
By WENN on 02 December 2009
Mirren To Play The Queen Again?
DAME HELEN MIRREN is reportedly set to reprise her role as British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II in an upcoming film about INDIRA GANDHI.Mirren, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Elizabeth in 2006...
By WENN on 30 November 2009
Hackford Stunned By Mirren's Queen Portrayal
HELEN MIRREN's husband TAYLOR HACKFORD was so shocked to see his wife dressed up as British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II for a movie role he burst out laughing.The veteran actress won an Oscar for her...
By WENN on 06 August 2009
Mirren Shuns Party Food For Supermarket Snack
DAME HELEN MIRREN stunned shoppers in a London supermarket after popping in to buy a snack on her way home from a glamorous awards bash. The Queen star attended the British Academy of Film and Television...
By WENN on 28 April 2009
Crowe's Talent Praised At State Of Play UK Premiere
State of Play director Kevin Macdonald paid tribute to Russell Crowe's acting talents at the film's UK premiere in London's West End on Tuesday night.The Bafta-winning director joined leading man Crowe and co-star Dame Helen...
By Contributor on 22 April 2009
Cate Blanchett Named Best Onscreen Monarch
Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been voted the best royal in film for her portrayal of English monarch Elizabeth I, in a new poll.The Oscar winner narrowly defeated Dame Helen Mirren's portrayal of Elizabeth II...
By Contributor on 06 March 2009
Mirren Learning Hebrew For Movie Role
DAME HELEN MIRREN is determined to perfect her role as a Jewish secret agent in forthcoming movie THE DEBT - the British actress has reportedly been taking Hebrew lessons. The Queen star is currently in Israel...
By WENN on 27 February 2009
Mirren Married Husband For 'Economic' Reasons
British star HELEN MIRREN has confessed she only married husband TAYLOR HACKFORD for the financial benefits. The Oscar winning actress has been married to American film director Hackford for 11 years. And Mirren admits she...
By WENN on 08 December 2008
Dame Helen Mirren And Russell Brand Take On The Tempest
Dame Helen Mirren and Russell Brand are among the cast members of an experimental upcoming film of Shakespeare's The Tempest.According to the Hollywood Reporter, Julie Taymor's take on the Bard sees Mirren as Prospera, a...
By Contributor on 08 October 2008
Mirren Takes On Royal Role To Name Cruise Ship
Oscar-winner DAME HELEN MIRREN revisited her role as British royalty when she was invited to officially name the U.K.'s biggest ever cruise liner at a ceremony in Southampton, England, on Wednesday (16Apr08). The Queen actress...
By WENN on 17 April 2008
Mirren Likens Fake Breasts To Oranges
Actress DAME HELEN MIRREN has ridiculed women who undergo plastic surgery to enhance their bust size, likening fake breasts to oranges. The Queen star, 62, cannot understand why women would want to inflate their breasts...
By WENN on 11 December 2007
Mirren: 'I Have Legs Like Wayne Rooney'
Actress DAME HELEN MIRREN is so insecure about her figure she has likened her "chunky" legs to English soccer star WAYNE ROONEY. The Oscar winner, 62, dislikes her muscular legs so she is considering having...
By WENN on 15 October 2007
Helen Mirren: Paris Hilton Is The New Princess Diana
According to Dame Helen Mirren, Parris Hilton is the modern-day equivalent of Princess Diana. The Oscar-winning actress, who recently portrayed Queen Elizabeth 2nd in 'The Queen', insists that both Hilton and Diana have gained their...
By in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 October 2007
Mirren Sells New Orleans Dream Home
Oscar winner DAME HELEN MIRREN has sold the New Orleans, Louisiana "Creole cottage" home she showed off in top design magazine Architectural Digest. But the actress and moviemaker husband TAYLOR HACKFORD still have property in...
By WENN on 14 March 2007
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