Actress, producer and three-time Golden Globe winner Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree, celebrating her extraordinary and enduring contributions to the world of entertainment. 

With a career spanning more than six decades, Helen Mirren has delivered a remarkable body of work across stage, film and television. Her portrayals of iconic figures including her Golden Globe-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen," as well as "Elizabeth I" and "Losing Chase," and her fearless versatility have earned her global recognition. The Oscar, Emmy®, SAG, BAFTA and Tony Award-winning actress was appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 2003 in acknowledgement of her artistic achievements.