I don't get to play the same role over and over in different movies. The roles that I get to play are quite varied, which is great. Helen Mirren greatmovieplay Change image and share on social
I'm not a republican any more. Not so voraciously anyway - I'm not in favour of the concept of monarchy, but I do see the good in it if there's a good person in the role. Helen Mirren conceptfavourgood Change image and share on social
I have done film, television and theatre - all at a pretty substantial level - I don't think it's possible for American actors to do that. Helen Mirren actoramericanfilm Change image and share on social
I was part of the first generation of girls and women to be educated and go to grammar school even if we didn't have much money. Then that generation went, 'OK, great', and went into medicine or the police, and hit this wall of discrimination from older men who hadn't caught up. Helen Mirren catchdiscriminationeducate share on social
Wherever I am in the world, if I get free time when I'm filming I always hire a car, take to the road, drive for miles and explore. Helen Mirren cardriveexplore Change image and share on social
I'm not an impersonator. I'm a lousy impersonator, actually. Helen Mirren impersonatorlousy Change image and share on social
The role of women has always been undervalued in the spy world, always undermined in terms of recognition. Unfairly so. It's a world that needs women. Helen Mirren recognitionrolespy Change image and share on social
There's a scary moment when you realise you're no longer the youngest person in the room. Especially if you've been a successful young person. That's followed, of course, by the realisation that you're actually the oldest person in the room. Helen Mirren havelongmoment share on social
I do think it's well over-time to have a female Doctor Who. I think a gay, black female Doctor Who would be the best of all. Helen Mirren blackdoctorfemale Change image and share on social
When I came into the acting profession, it was quite hierarchical. You didn't sit at the same table as the leading actor. Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud... these were very, very intimidating and powerful people. Helen Mirren actactorgielgud share on social
