Wow!Helen Mirren, 73, Reveals New Pink Hair at Cannes Film Festival

The Red actress is well known for her great looks at her age, but she did once confess she hated being a certain type of sexy in her twenties. “It was the time of [model] Twiggy, and I did not look like a twig. My cheeks were too fat, legs were too short, breasts too big,” she told Allure.

However, while she fell into the category of being conventionally “sexy,” she “hated” [it] at the time because it was not fashionable. “You had to be thin and have a cigarette and only wear black. And I just never fit into that look,” she added.

The actress’ most notable role is arguably Queen Elizabeth in The Queen. Helen once revealed that Prince Harry mentioned the role. “I think Harry once at an awards ceremony said, ‘And granny is here’ and I was rather insulted by that. I mean, really!” she recalled on Good Morning Britain.

During the same interview, Helen did reveal if the Queen’s son, Prince Charles, has ever brought up that she played his mother. “No that’s never mentioned … he’s too tactful,” she said.

Not only did Helen mention Harry, 34, and his father, 70, but she also had nothing but kind words for the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.

“I think right from the moment that relationship was revealed she conducted herself with incredible self-restraint, elegance, discipline and simplicity and humanity,” Helen said. “I was an admirer …  it’s an incredibly difficult life to lead, talk about pressure. I think she is doing it with great elegance.”

Helen is keeping it classy as always!

What a great new look!