Helen Mirren to Receive Golden Globes’ 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
British actress Helen Mirren, a three-time Golden Globe winner, will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award by the Los Angeles-based voting group on January 8, 2026.
Recognition and Praise
“A force of nature” whose “transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike,” said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne.
Notable Achievements
- Golden Globes for The Queen, the series Elizabeth I, and Losing Chase.
- Oscar for Best Lead Actress in The Queen.
- Other significant roles include Gosford Park, The Madness Of King George, The Last Station, The Thursday Murder Club, and Excalibur.
About the Cecil B. DeMille Award
Established in 1952, this prestigious award honors lifetime achievement in film and has been given to luminaries such as Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, and Barbra Streisand.
Event Details
The award will be presented during the new annual primetime special, Golden Eve, which also honors recipients of the Carol Burnett Award.
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