Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
The Golden Globes announced on Wednesday that Dame Helen Mirren will be honored with the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Award Presentation
The actress and producer will receive the award during "Golden Eve," a new annual primetime special. This event will recognize recipients of both the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards. "Golden Eve" is set to feature extended interviews and retrospectives of the honorees' careers, celebrating individuals in both film and television for their remarkable contributions on and off the screen.
Event Details
- Broadcast on CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+
- Honors both movie (DeMille) and TV (Burnett) industry leaders
- Past recipients: Viola Davis (DeMille, 2025), Ted Danson (Burnett, 2025)
Helen Mirren's Career and Achievements
- Notable credits: "The Queen," "The Madness of King George," "Red," the "Fast & Furious" series, "Gosford Park," "Trumbo," and "Hitchcock"
- Awards: Oscar, five Emmys, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and a Tony
- Appointed Dame of the British Empire in 2003
About the Cecil B. DeMille Award
The Cecil B. DeMille Award was established in 1952 to honor the legendary filmmaker. Since its inception, 69 individuals have received the distinction, including:
- Walt Disney
- Audrey Hepburn
- Sidney Poitier
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Robert Redford
- Meryl Streep
- Tom Hanks
- Oprah Winfrey
"Golden Eve will feature in-depth interviews and career retrospectives for the recipients of the two special awards, honoring people from the movie (DeMille) and TV (Burnett) business who have made lasting contributions on and off screen."
Author's Summary
Dame Helen Mirren will be celebrated with the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes' new "Golden Eve" special, recognizing her extensive accomplishments across film and television.