Helen Mirren Honored with Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
Helen Mirren has been honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award, recognizing her remarkable contributions to entertainment. This lifetime achievement award will be presented during the Golden Eve special on January 8, 2026, which airs on CBS and Paramount+. This event will also celebrate the Carol Burnett Award recipient, who has yet to be announced.
Mirren’s Acclaimed Career
Throughout her six-decade career, Helen Mirren has showcased her talent across film and television. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2007 for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen.” In total, Mirren has received four Academy Award nominations. She is also a recipient of Tony Awards and an Emmy.
Mirren has achieved significant recognition at the Golden Globes, receiving 17 nominations and winning three times. Her filmography includes notable titles such as:
- Caligula
- Excalibur
- White Nights
- The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
- Gosford Park
- Calendar Girls
- Elizabeth I
- Golda
In television, she is best known for her role as Jane Tennison in “Prime Suspect.” She also starred in the award-winning miniseries “Losing Chase” and currently appears in the “Yellowstone Universe” series, “1923.”
Acknowledgments and Legacy
In addition to her artistic accolades, Mirren was appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 2003. She received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2022, underscoring her profound impact in the entertainment industry.
Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne praised Mirren, calling her a “force of nature” and highlighting how her performances inspire generations of artists and audiences. The Cecil B. DeMille Award, established in 1952, has honored iconic figures, including Walt Disney and Audrey Hepburn. Last year’s recipient was Viola Davis.
Upcoming Events
The Golden Eve special will feature career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the award recipients. This event is part of the inaugural “Golden Week,” culminating in the 83rd annual Golden Globes ceremony on January 11, 2026, hosted again by Nikki Glaser. Nominations for the Globes will be announced on December 8.
