The Golden Globes Honors Helen Mirren with Cecil B. DeMille Award
The Golden Globes announced that Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the “Golden Eve” special on January 8. This award is one of Hollywood’s highest honors, recognizing Mirren's significant impact on entertainment over six decades.
About the Award and Ceremony
Both the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award will be presented during the “Golden Eve” primetime special this January.
“Helen Mirren is a force of nature and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne. “Her transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike. It is a profound honor to present her with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.”
Helen Mirren’s Career Highlights
- Started at the U.K.’s National Youth Theatre at 18 years old.
- Performed in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1974 production of Lady Macbeth.
- Portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen.
Mirren has shown remarkable versatility, playing roles ranging from a monarch to a mob wife.
Author’s Summary
Helen Mirren receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award for her extraordinary and versatile six-decade career, inspiring artists and audiences worldwide.