Mirren

British

/ ˈmɪrən /

noun

Dame Helen , original name Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov , born 1945, English actor; her films include Savage Messiah (1972), The Long Good Friday (1980), The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) and The Queen (2006), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress

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At one point in the conversation, they drop into an impression of comedian Tracey Ullman doing an impression of British actress Helen Mirren in perfect sync.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Former Dundee United and Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall says McLeish has done his chances no harm by steering St Mirren to safety.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier wanted to marry Margo’s two worlds with well-considered pieces and subtle hints that bridge them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Last year, the story was adapted for a Netflix film starring Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Her memory is messed up, Johnny!” yells Mirren.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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