Helen Mirren to Receive Golden Globes‘ Cecil B. DeMille award
Helen Mirren, a titan of stage and screen, will be honored with the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award in January 2026. This prestigious lifetime achievement award recognizes her extraordinary and enduring contributions to the world of entertainment.
The festivity will take place during a new primetime special, Golden Eve, airing on CBS and Paramount+.This event will also honor the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for TV achievement, an announcement still forthcoming.
MirrenS illustrious six-decade career boasts a remarkable range of roles. She captivated audiences in films like Caligula, Excalibur, White Nights, and The cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. Furthermore, she delivered critically acclaimed performances in Gosford Park, Calendar Girls, Elizabeth I, and Golda.
Her talent extends seamlessly to television. You likely recognise her iconic portrayal of Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect. She also starred in the Golden Globe-winning miniseries Losing Chase and currently appears as a Dutton in the Yellowstone Universe series 1923.
mirren’s accolades are extensive,demonstrating her consistent excellence. She earned a Best Actress Oscar in 2017 for her stunning performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen. In total, she’s received four Academy Award nominations, three Golden Globe wins from seventeen nominations, and both an Emmy and a Tony Award.
Recognition of her impact extends beyond awards. She received the SAG Life achievement Award in 2022 and was appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 2023.
“Helen Mirren is a force of nature and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” stated Golden globes president Helen Hoehne. “Her transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike.It is a profound honor to present her with the Cecil B.DeMille Award.”
A Legacy of Honorees
The Cecil B. DeMille Award has a rich history, first presented in 1952. Previous recipients represent the very best in entertainment, including:
* Walt Disney
* Audrey hepburn
* Sidney Poitier
* Judy Garland
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Robert Redford
* Barbra Streisand
* Meryl Streep
* Tom Hanks
* oprah Winfrey
* Viola Davis (last year’s recipient)
Looking Ahead: Golden Week & The 83rd Golden Globes
Golden Eve will feature curated retrospectives of Mirren’s career. It will also include never-before-seen footage and insightful conversations with the honorees.This special is part of the inaugural “Golden Week,” a week-long celebration leading up to the 83rd annual Golden Globes ceremony.
Nikki Glaser will host the 83rd Golden Globes, marking her second year as emcee, on January 11, 2026. You can expect the nominations to be announced on December 8th.
This award solidifies Helen Mirren’s place as a true icon,and we eagerly anticipate celebrating her remarkable achievements.
