Happy birthday! Helen Mirren turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on July 26, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 80 on Saturday, Jul. 26, 2025.

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Helen Mirren is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Helen Mirren (Prime Suspect, The Queen, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Mirren, a cultural icon

Born Yelena Vasilievna Mironova in London on July 26, 1945, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Mirren's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Helen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Helen Mirren as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Helen, you're the best!