Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
British actress Helen Mirren will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony on January 8 in Los Angeles. The recognition celebrates her remarkable career and influence in the world of cinema.
Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes, described Mirren as "a force of nature" whose "transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike."
Mirren, a three-time Golden Globe winner and Oscar recipient for her role in The Queen, previously won awards for Elizabeth I and Losing Chase. Her filmography includes Gosford Park, The Madness of King George, The Last Station, The Thursday Murder Club, and Excalibur.
Established in 1952, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has honored legends such as Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, and Barbra Streisand. The 2026 presentation will take place during a new televised special, Golden Eve, dedicated to celebrating recipients of both the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards.
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Author: Jeremy Kay, Mona Tabbara
Author’s summary: Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, recognizing her enduring impact on film and inspiring artistry.