Stunning Old Photos of Helen Mirren, the One-of-a-Kind Dame

BY KEATON BELL Stunning Old Photos of Helen Mirren, the One-of-a-Kind Dame

Often cited as her first big break, Mirren starred as Cleopatra in the National Youth Theatre’s 1965 production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra .

Mirren as Cressida in a scene from Troilus and Cressida at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in 1968.

Mirren starred as Hermia in a 1968 film adaptation of Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream .

Mirren waiting with her luggage at London Airport—now Heathrow—in 1969.

Mirren posing for a glamour shot in 1970.

Mirren promoting her appearance on the British game show Call My Bluff in 1973.

Mirren photographed at her home in Fulham, London, in 1975.

Mirren leans against a graffiti-covered wall in London, 1976.

Mirren sporting her favorite newsboy cap at her London home in 1977.

Mirren serving face in 1978.

Mirren at the Variety Club awards in London in 1982.

Mirren onstage performing in the play Extremities at the Duchess Theatre in 1983.

Mirren wearing a lacy Madonna-inspired ensemble at the Broadway opening of White Nights in 1984.

Mirren posing for a portrait in 1992.

Mirren posing for a portrait in Los Angeles, 1995.

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