Whether she’s walking the red carpet at the Oscars or running down the runway at a L’Oréal Paris show, Helen Mirren always oozes style and grace.
There are so many moments the actress has looked amazing, from her rosy makeup at the SAG Awards to her punchy red lip at the premiere of Eye in the Sky and of course, the pink hair she rocked at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.
But when Allure asked Helen herself what her favourite look of all time has been, the aforementioned were all trumped by a moment at the 2006 Venice Film Festival.
“”The night that The Queen screened at Venice was a very big moment because it was the moment that launched the film into the public arena,” she recalled to the publication. “And I had a really lovely, sort-of-silver sequined dress — and it was so not like my look as the Queen. I loved that look.”
Ok yep, wow. We get it now. The dress, the elegant wrap, the hair, the lip – all divine. She really is one for the ages.
The 76-year-old also shared the secret to her “swagger” and ability to pull off such breathtaking looks: comfort.
“Somehow, being comfortable in what you’re wearing gives you an ease and the relaxation that transforms your look,” she said. “You can have everything perfectly done, but if you’re self-conscious about things showing, or it doesn’t quite fit, you’re sort of stiff. Weirdly, comfort is very, very important.”
We couldn’t agree with you more, Helen. And right now, we’re feeling pretty damn beautiful in our hoodie and tracksuit pants.
What do you think of Helen’s favourite red carpet look?
So glamorous! Love the pink hair.
She always looks fabulous, and I couldn’t agree with her more!
She is beautiful. I agree with her being comfortable in what you’re wearing is important.
I love the 2006 shot of Helen – she really looks quite stunning.
I love her hairstyles except for the top one. It looks like she’s got an old lady’s bun.
Did her hairdresser have the day off? I suppose I can’t talk because with all the mask wearing, lately all I’ve been doing is pulling it up into a quick, bumpy, frumpy ponytail. But then again I’m not at the Cannes Film Festival.
Helen Mirren is such a Legend always looks glamorous on the Red Carpet she is such a role model for older women, she is also very beautiful wrinkles and all comfortable with who she is as well as what she wears.
Woow! Can not…speechless… Yes, she is obviously beautiful, but this is next level. Hot!
I agree with her that comfort is very important. I feel more confident when I’m wearing something that not only looks nice but feels nice to wear as well.
Any of them. Total babe.
Such a beautiful woman with a fabulous aptitude – Go Helen!
I couldn’t agree more with her about being comfortable in what you wear. Sometimes I go out in something that I don’t feel that good wearing and I find it changes my whole mood and I really do feel self-conscious.
Helen is stunning!
So beautiful.
She looks good in everything. Classical but modern.
She is gorgeous
LOVE her last photo ! wow!! Everything is perfect and especially the hair – how beautiful!
She never tries to hide from the fact that she is on the other side of 50 and not young anymore. So good
What a lovely lady she is and has always been.
I love her confidence!
I love her.
She does look fabulous.
Helen Mirren is one classy lady.
I adore Helen Mirren. She is an amazing actor and she always looks stunning in whatever she wears. How I would love to look as good as she does if I reach 76!
Helen Mirren always looks so elegant! She’s right about confidence – you have to be comfortable in your own skin.
She always looks so very classy and beautiful.
She always looks good and used to have a toy boy when she was with Liam Neeson.
She’s one very confident lady, and it shows
Good on her, she is so lovely
She’s so gorgeous – what an icon. I do especially love the last look.
Love her so much!!! She’s timelessly beautiful!!!
She is a great actor and stunning. She looks fabulous in all those photos and who remembers her in the movie Excalibur?
One of my favourite actors, and so amazing for her age
Beautiful
Helen is happy in her own skin – a lesson we could all learn as growing old can still be graceful. Helen is stunning
Beautiful!
I agree, she looks the best in that last photo, her hair being out makes her look even more relaxed and compliments her.
Comfort is great as comfort often means confidence but she is still a stunner.
Helen Mirren always looks stunning. I particularly like the way she wears her hair.
She always looks so beautiful and polished
The first thing I noticed was that she oozed class and comfort and has this beautiful radiance about her. I love the outfit, makeup and think her hair is absolutely stunning.
Helen Mirren is beautiful and totally rocks it. I only pray I look as good as her at her age.
She looks amazing!
Helen’s look is glamours & gorgeous
When does that woman ever NOT look gorgeous????
So true, I always dress for comfort first. I hate being self-conscious in my clothing. She’s a stunner and such a great role model!
I think she’s stunning, and she’s aged with such confidence that it’s inspiring.
She is just beautiful.
Wow, how beautiful and graceful she is!!!Loving all the different looks on her, stunning.
Very graceful indeed.
This is ageing gracefully