Helen Mirren to receive Golden Globes's lifetime achievement award
What's the story
Hollywood actor Helen Mirren, famous for her roles in The Queen, Excalibur, and Caligula, among others, will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe for lifetime achievement. The award will be presented at a ceremony on January 8, 2026, as part of an event called "Golden Eve." This event will also feature the presentation of the Carol Burnett Award for television work.
Career highlights
Mirren's illustrious career
Mirren, 80, has had a remarkable career since the 1970s with major roles on stage in London's West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her filmography includes O Lucky Man!, The Long Good Friday, Excalibur, Gosford Park, Calendar Girls, and Barbie. She won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen (2006). Mirren will next be seen in Kate Winslet's directorial debut, Goodbye June , releasing in December.
Award announcement
'Force of nature': Helen Hoehne on Mirren
Helen Hoehne, President of the Golden Globes, praised Mirren as a "force of nature" and said her career is "nothing short of extraordinary." "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," Hoehne said in a statement.
Honor roll
Other recipients of the award
Mirren will join an elite list of DeMille Award recipients, including Sidney Poitier, Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman, and Jeff Bridges. The main Golden Globes ceremony will take place on January 11. The event will be hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second time.