Helen Mirren to Receive Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Award
Dame Helen Mirren, already a recipient of an Oscar, four BAFTAs, five Emmys, a Tony, and three Golden Globes, will be honored with another major award. The British acting legend, aged 80, is set to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe for lifetime achievement in January 2026.
The award ceremony will take place on January 8, 2026, three days before the main Golden Globes event. Previous honorees of this prestigious award include Meryl Streep, Alfred Hitchcock, and last year's winner, Viola Davis.
“Helen Mirren is a force of nature, and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. “Her transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike. It is a profound honour to present her with the Cecil B. DeMille award.”
The January 8 ceremony will also feature the presentation of the Carol Burnett Award for television achievement, with the recipient yet to be announced.
Helen Mirren's Career Highlights
With a career spanning over six decades, Dame Helen Mirren began acting at 18 with the National Youth Theatre and made her first credited film appearance in 1967’s Herostratus. Her extensive achievements have made her one of the most celebrated actors of her generation.
She continues to inspire through her remarkable body of work and dedication to the performing arts.
Author's summary: Helen Mirren, a distinguished actress with multiple major awards, will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony.