Helen Mirren Defies Age with Sparkling Silver at Paris Fashion Week!
DAME HELLEN MIRREN TURNS HEADS AT LOREAL PARIS FASHION WEEK: THE QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD SLAYS IN SILVER AND SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON AGEISM
The incomparable Dame Helen Mirren, the undisputed Queen of Hollywood, stunned onlookers at L'Oreal Paris Fashion Week in Paris on Monday evening as she strutted down the catwalk like a supermodel half her age. The 80-year-old Oscar-winning actress, best known for her iconic roles in Golda and The Queen, turned heads with her sparkling silver long-sleeve top, paired with sleek black gloves and smart dark trousers that accentuated her statuesque frame.
As she made a triumphant entrance on the catwalk alongside A-listers Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne, Helen beamed from ear to ear, exuding an aura of confidence and poise that left the audience in awe. The show was titled 'Liberty. Equality. Sisterhood. Because You're Worth It,' a nod to the empowering theme of L'Oreal's campaign, which aimed to promote self-worth and inclusivity.
This bold move comes after Helen lashed out at society's condescending attitude towards ageing, revealing that she's fed up with being patronized by younger people who think they can talk down to her. In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com earlier this year, Helen expressed her frustration with the way she's perceived: "The hardest part is the condescension. It really annoys me."
Helen recalled a particularly cringeworthy incident where she and her husband Taylor Hackford, also 80, were holding hands in public, prompting a bystander to remark, "Oh, look! How sweet!" Helen shot back, "It's like, excuse my language, 'F**k off.' There's something very condescending about some people's attitudes, and I think they think they're being kind and generous, but they're not. They're being insulting."
The outspoken actress has been vocal about her disdain for ageism, calling it a "hugely condescending" attitude that perpetuates the notion that older people are somehow less relevant or less capable than their younger counterparts. But Helen is having none of it – in fact, she's embracing her 80s with gusto.
When asked whether turning 80 was how she expected, Helen mused: "My mum said something very wise to me many years ago." She recalled: "She said, 'Never be afraid of getting older. An amazing thing happens. When you're 18, the thought of being 35 is horrific. And you get to 35 and it's actually a lot better than being 18.'"
Helen continued: "'And when you're 35, the thought of being 55... Then you hit 55 and you realize there are great things about being 55. Your life has moved on; you lose certain stuff but you gain other stuff.' That's certainly the case for me."
Currently, Helen can be seen in The Thursday Murder Club, a hilarious and heartwarming film based on the bestselling novel by Richard Osman (of TV fame), which follows a group of 'geriatric sleuths' who solve murders from their retirement home. Helen leads the cast as Elizabeth, a sharp ex-spy with a knack for uncovering secrets.
Joining her in this delightful ensemble are Pierce Brosnan as Ron, a former union activist with a passionate spirit; Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim, an insightful ex-psychiatrist; and Celia Imrie as Joyce, a compassionate ex-nurse who balances the team. The movie is a testament to Helen's enduring appeal – even at 80, she remains a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
As the curtains closed on L'Oreal Paris Fashion Week, one thing was clear: Dame Helen Mirren is still reigning supreme as the undisputed Queen of Hollywood.