Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award
British actress Helen Mirren, a three-time Golden Globe winner, will be honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award by the Los Angeles-based voting group on January 8, 2026.
Recognition by the Golden Globes President
Helen Hoehne, President of the Golden Globes, described Mirren as “a force of nature” whose “transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike.”
Helen Mirren's Achievements
- Won Golden Globes for The Queen, the series Elizabeth I, and Losing Chase.
- Received the lead actress Oscar for The Queen.
- Notable film credits include Gosford Park, The Madness Of King George, The Last Station, The Thursday Murder Club, and Excalibur.
About the Cecil B. DeMille Award
Established in 1952, the Cecil B. DeMille Award honors legendary film artists such as Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, and Barbra Streisand.
Golden Globes Ceremony Update
The DeMille Award will be presented during the new Golden Eve annual primetime special, which celebrates recipients of both the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award.
By Jeremy Kay
Additional Industry News
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Author’s summary: Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award for her inspiring performances, celebrated in a new Golden Globes special honoring cinematic legends.