Submit your question for Helen Mirren (66 other responses).

1. Posted by D.Pitts in East Windsor, NJ:

   Have you ever considered taking a role in an American television program? What TV show would you like to appear on if you had your choice of parts?

2. Posted by mary ellen corcoran in watchung:

   What would you attribute your continuing success to? what would be your dream role?

3. Posted by Peter Rosa in Boston:

   Would you describe the roles that you have now as more interesting than the roles you had say 40, 30, 20 years ago? If so, how? Has the film industry changed for the better for women?

4. Posted by Amanda Cusick in Piedmont, CA:

   Do you think its important for celebrities and the like to contribute their 2 cents to political, ethical, econimical etc. problems?

5. Posted by Aaron Jenkins in Douglassville, PA:

   As an actress do you attribute your size and range to your Briish heritage?

6. Posted by Matthias Kruzik in Vienna, Austria:

   What was the most difficult point in your career?

7. Posted by Ryan Gill in Portland,OR:

   Do you agree with celebrities using their position of influence in the public to endlessly promote causes?

8. Posted by Claire Mythen in Dublin, Ireland:

   Do you have any affinity with your father’s Russian heritage? Or any interest in the current political climate there?

9. Posted by R.D. McClenagan in Greenville, South Carolina:

   If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow…where would you go and why?

10. Posted by peg wimberly in victorville:

    have you ever found a role hard to perform, when your views are so opposite of the character you must potray?

11. Posted by John Logiudice in Hollywood,Fla.:

    Have you ever considered doing a comedy movie.

12. Posted by Eileen Jalet in Rosedale, NY:

    I have been watching you since your days on PBS (BBC) and I am wondering which media and perhaps role you enjoyed playing the most?

    PS - You look marvelous! Congratulations!!

13. Posted by fabiola p. c. in vancouver wa.:

    you have an amazing body and i would love to know how is it you are able to keep it so fit and looking great after all these years?

14. Posted by J. Bertrand Morris in Fairfax, CA. 94930:

    You seem to have adapted readily and happily to life in the States, but do you have the deep-down desire to someday return to a permanent residence in England?

15. Posted by Stacie Scholz in Seattle, WA:

    They say that in Hollywood women of a certain age have a limited offering of good roles, but it seems that you are immune to that. What do you think you are doing differently than your peers?

16. Posted by Stephaan Harris in Washington, DC:

    Which director(s) did you learn the most from and why?

17. Posted by zora brozina in zagreb, croatia:

    Who is your favorite actress, the one you admire?

18. Posted by Jean-Paul Layrisson in New Orleans:

    Dear Ms Mirren,

    Was DCI Tennyson your favorite role and did you enjoy making the series? Is it possible that Jane might return for one more very special assignment that ordinary detectives just can’t solve? thank you!

19. Posted by Thomas Stout in Fair Oaks, CA:

    What is your favorite vegetable?

20. Posted by William Mortimer in :

    You have played (fantastically) both Queen Elizabeth I and II. How did you prepare, in such a short time, to play both of these divergent monarchs?

21. Posted by helen tackett in fullerton california:

    Though you have a forty year career in acting, you had to wait until you were middle-aged to break through into the major roles that will be your legacy. What role did your maturity play in your success?

22. Posted by Lucas Costa in Lisbon:

    Why did you become a actress? Who did support you in your beginning as a actress?

23. Posted by charles adkins in aventura, florida:

    I think I have seen that you have a tattoo on your hand. What is it and why did you get it?

24. Posted by frank d. james in portland, oregon:

    how do you feel about the fact that you were once best known for revealing your very attractive and substantial physical gifts, while now you are regarded as a grand dame of film.
    do you regard the transition as one you expected back when you were peeling off your knickers? or is it a change that you could never have imagined happening?

25. Posted by Aaliyah Aintler in Woodside, NY:

    What or who influenced you to become what you are now?

    How do you see your own destiny?

    Does your work inspire others? if so, how?

    What do you want your audience to know about you?

    What advice do you have for your audience if they want to start an acting proffession?

    What do you do for your spare time?

    What film has inspired you to carrify your achievements?

    Thank you for your cooperation. I would most appreciate it if you can reply me back. Thank you again.

26. Posted by Julian Giroux in New York:

    Do you share a special bond with other British actresses such as Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and do you have any plans to act on screen or stage with these or other women of this great generation of British actresses of which you are a part?

27. Posted by Paul Costello in San Mateo, CA:

    After hair and make-up, did it scare you to look in the mirror and say, “Yep. I actually look like the Queen?”

28. Posted by Samuel Hawk in Olympia. Wa USA:

    Very few people in general and women in particular seem to keep their sex appeal after a certain age. While there are many actresses and actors who remain very attractive for their age, you have managed to stay not only attractive but very sexually alluring without the quantifier of “for her age” being needed. Do you believe this is due to your attitude towards life and sexuality or some other factors?

29. Posted by Audrey Majore in New York City:

    You recently were in Reno, Nevada filming your newest movie Love Ranch. Whats your view on Brothels? And what was your impression of Reno?

30. Posted by virgilio lauzon in gen. santos city, philippines:

    after your successfuk career, what’s your plans for your retirement?

31. Posted by Wanda Hernadi in Melbourne, Australia:

    When compared to the rest of the British royals, Queen Elizabeth II’s private life is relatively reticent. Where do you draw your inspiration and insight when portraying Her Majesty in ‘The Queen’?

32. Posted by Lukas in Krakow:

    Do you still feel some link with eastern european sites, where you origin from?

33. Posted by Nimna De Silva in Colombo:

    Do you really prefer tea over coffee? If so, what kind?

34. Posted by james lott in midwest usa:

    Helen,

    I have followed your career thru your incredible shows, and
    I have only one question to ask,

    WILL YOU MARRY ME !!! ???

35. Posted by Jo Wynter in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia:

    Have you had any Royal Family feedback after your fascinating performance as the Queen? We felt we were getting a realistic glimpse of that time in her life. Thankyou.

36. Posted by River liu in China HB province shijiazhuang:

    Have you ever came to China?What is your opinion about China?What is your opinion about Chinese movies?

37. Posted by Mustafa YILDIRIM in 02400-kahta / Adiyaman / Turkei:

    DEAR HELEN MİRREN,

    woman are THE LİFE İ t self…and THE MOTHER….

    Did you ever think to create some organization or foundation
    to protect the world woman ?…
    Did you thihk to play in role of Grace Kelly of Monaco ?…
    Would you like to support Sen. Hillary Rodham
    CLİNTON for her Presidency Election campaign of USA. ?…
    With Kind warm REGARDS…

    March. 28 .2008
    Time : 11:30
    Kahta / Turkei
    yours sincerely ;

    Mustafa YİLDIRIM
    freelance writer

    ADDRESS :

    New Merhaba Otel
    02400/ Kahta /Turkei

38. Posted by Parmjeet Kaur Ahluwalia in Amritsar Punjab:

    What was your experience being directed by Shekhar Kapur in your latest movie the queen.
    How do you compare him vis a vis the other directors under whom you have worked with in the past?

39. Posted by David Ellens in Grand Rapids, MI:

    When you need inspiration (artistic or otherwise), where do you turn?

40. Posted by Wendy-Ayn Coy in Saint Albans, VT:

    You have had a wonderful varied carerr over the years between stage and screen. Have you noticed any remarkable changes in the attitude of what the public seems to enjoy between now and when you first started? Is there a harder edge now?

41. Posted by Gino B. Lisondra in Dumaguete (Philippines):

    After playing Elizabeth I, what’s your personal discovery about the monarch?

42. Posted by Dini Geya in Johannesburg, South Africa:

    do you ever worry about not getting any more roles as you get older?

43. Posted by David Ellens in Grand Rapids, MI:

    What do you see as the upsides of celebrity? On the flip side, are there particular things you miss about the anonymity you had years ago?

44. Posted by David Ellens in Grand Rapids, MI:

    In retrospect, has winning an Oscar made you feel any differently about your craft?

45. Posted by Daniel Alexander Wasil in San Diego, California:

    Dear Ms. Mirren,

    It must be a lot like schizophrenia to work as an actor, and wrangle a public, and the publicity machine, that insists on seeing you in this one dimension. By now, you will have learned techniques to both give ‘your public’ what it craves, and maintain your private self.

    That said, I would like to invite you to San Diego for a cup of tea. I would enjoy learning more about the non-actor Helen Mirren. I know just the place…

46. Posted by Zach Chen in Durham, NC:

    With millions of people in the world — generation after generation — ravaging in poverty, do you see the humanistic legitimacy of a monarch in UK and other parts of the world?

47. Posted by Gina Ayers in Savannah:

    My favorite movie of yours so far is Losing Chase. I was wondering if you and Kyra Sedgewick are friends and if the idea of The Closer came from your Prime Suspect series?

48. Posted by Lode Rummens in Ghent, Belgium:

    How did Queen Elisabeth react on your movie, when you met her?

49. Posted by serra sangar in new york:

    Dear Mrs Helen,
    I just would like to know how different does it feel to win an Oscar, from the one of the first Best-actress awards you won for “Teeth ‘n’ Smiles” back in 1976?
    And even though everybody knows this; I still have to say that, you are one of the best looking and talented actresses.

    Regards,
    Serra Sangar

50. Posted by Dimitris Christofileas in Athens GREECE:

    My definition of an actor is that actors are Illusionists they are everything and nothing ! What is your definition of an ‘actor’ ?

51. Posted by Lam Hoi Wan in HongKong:

    I heard an actress said that blush is the most difficult to act,to you,what is the most difficult to act?

52. Posted by Jowana Balana Bueser in Laguna, Philippines:

    I’m 24 years old and one of my long-term goals is to look like you when I reach my 60s. How does it feel that you are still the undisputed thinking man’s sex symbol?

53. Posted by Karen Johnson in Pomona:

    You were great in the movie “The Queen”, have you met Queen Elizabeth after the movie was out, just wondering what her take was on your performance of her portraying her?

54. Posted by Fred Ciba in Wilmette, IL.:

    What actor of the past would you have liked to be a co-star with?

55. Posted by Tammy Byvank in Waterloo, Iowa:

    Would you say films about the royal family (past and present) help or hurt the public’s opinion about the monarchy? Would you consider playing another queen?

56. Posted by Dian Pasquinal Kaur in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:

    What do you hope to accomplish through your latest project, In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures?

57. Posted by Rafi Katz in New York City:

    Which one of your many awards is most meaningful to you?

58. Posted by Jacquie A. Green in Ramona, CA:

    After playing her in your amazing Oscar-winning performance “The Queen”, can you empathize with Queen Elizabeth?

59. Posted by ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ DAVILA in MEXICO, CITY:

    If you had to choose between: acting for movies, on live stage or for TV, which -performance environment- would you consider the main one to really make an actor or actress grow professionally? Is it all about popularity or passion? Thank you!

60. Posted by Jiyun Jung in La Habra, CA:

    Do you agree with the people who think actresses and actors becomes wealthy relatively easily than others do?

61. Posted by Phil Macek in Towson:

    Were you close to Lady Diana?

62. Posted by Berihun Mekonnen in Addis ababa, Ethiopia:

    Have you ever met the real Qeen of Great Britain and if yes What did she told you about the movie you made of her?

63. Posted by Jerry Kaiser in Aurora,Colorado:

    What would you consider your finest achievement or your greatest accomplishment?

64. Posted by Jennifer Campbell (HMAS member!!) in Halifax, NS Canada:

    If you were just starting out in this business now as an 18yr old for example, how do you think you’d fare?
    Tell the truth, have you ever stolen anything from a movie you’ve worked on? Props, clothing, set decoration?
    How do you kill time on set?
    I’m often a lowly background performer (which I LOVE b/c i’ve learned so much that’s helpful when I AM actually a principal) on set….do you ever make small talk with BGs?

    Thank you for “In The Frame…” - it shows how much class you have that it isn’t a dishy tell-all. xox

65. Posted by Alina Simion in Sibiu,Romania:

    You mentioned while doing a promotional interview for National Treasure 2 that a movie about the Romanian aristocracy would have been too much after the demanding roles you have done that year, so you chose to do smth more fun. Does this mean you would like to do such a movie as it would represent a challenge for you and are you familiar with the situation and the impact communism had on the Romanian aristocracy? I mean would you consider doing such a movie?
    Thank you and congratulations for being who you are!

66. Posted by Alina Simion in Sibiu,Romania:

    How would you interpret the ending of the Roman Spring of Mrs Stone? Do you have anything in common with Karen Stone?