Dame Helen Mirren, 78, has been an emblem of grace and style on the red carpet since the late 1970s. She’s amazed the audience many times with her daring outfits and looks, but this time, she’s caught everyone’s attention in a whole new way. Many people were stunned when they saw a photo of the actress in her bikini on vacation in Italy.
She admits that this photo will ’haunt’ her for the rest of her life.
In 2008, Helen Mirren, at that time 63 years old, stunned the public with her bikini photoshoot. The photo quickly went viral. The Oscar-winning actress became something of a post-mid-life beauty symbol. Reflecting on the photo, Mirren expressed, “I think this thing will haunt me for the rest of my life,” as she was surprised to see this photo in all the major tabloids.
The actress also revealed she was just trying to look good for her husband, Taylor Hackford, “So we were there, swimming a little bit, lying in the sun, and Taylor said, ’Stand up, I want to take a picture of you.’ So I stood up and sucked my tummy in because my husband was taking my photo. I tried to suck my cheeks in. I tried to look good.”
This unexpected fame opened up some business opportunities for her.
Simon Mirren, Helen’s nephew, said that his aunt received a lot of business prospects but showed no interest in capitalizing on this photo. Simon recalled, “I begged her to turn us all into millionaires by marketing bikinis after everyone went wild over her fit bikini body but she said absolutely no. She won’t brand herself like that.”
It’s not the first time an actress has challenged age stereotypes.
The actress unveiled her “radical” hairstyle while promoting her role as Hespera, the villain in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The actress acknowledged that after growing her hair, she kind of liked it and didn’t feel like cutting it.
During a recent TV appearance, Mirren challenged the fact that older women are discouraged from having long hair because it tends to thin with age. The actress refuted this notion, stating that there is a general belief that one should not have long hair after a certain age.
The Oscar-winning actress hasn’t had long hair since her twenties. She liked the way it looked and decided to keep it. “I thought, do you know what, it’s pretty cool, I think I’ll stick with it for a little while. It will come off eventually…but I’m kind of enjoying it, it’s quite radical,” the actress said.
Mirren also expressed her pride in representing women over 60, stating that creativity, passion, and energy do not stop unless one decides to stop them. “So it’s just self-motivated, really, and never give up. And find enjoyment, if it’s possible in your life,” she shared.
Dame Helen Mirren has also been vocal about defying beauty standards for older women, citing that her generation has been subject to ageism for too long. She also voiced her frustration with beauty products being marketed with 15-year-old models in a 2019 interview.
The actress has her own views on beauty too, and it’s refreshing to hear someone in the public eye acknowledge that the idea can be exclusionary and make people feel insecure about themselves. “They’ll think, ’Well, I’m not very beautiful. It’s all very well for all these beautiful women, but I don’t feel beautiful,’” she explained.
For Mirren, it’s important for everyone to feel confident and fabulous, regardless of their looks. “Being powerful is so much more interesting than being beautiful,” the actress has always thought.
On a different note, Mirren revealed that she performed her own stunts on the set of Shazam! Fury of the Gods. “I was incredibly brave and didn’t say anything or complain because I wanted to be a real ’stunty’ person,” the actress proudly shared.
It’s great to see actors who are dedicated to their craft and willing to take risks for their performances.
Demi Moore, 61, also fights stereotypes that older women shouldn’t wear bikinis in her latest video, but the public is divided.
Steve Harvey, the host of “Family Feud,” has surprised fans with his dramatic weight loss.
Fans of “Family Feud” have been worried about Steve Harvey’s health recently, especially because he gained weight in the past and is now 67 years old. But in his latest updates, Harvey has shown everyone that he’s doing fine and there’s no need to worry.Family Feud Fans Love Host Steve Harvey
“Family Feud” fans really enjoy having Steve Harvey as the host. Even though some people have complained that the show has become less family-friendly and a bit more risqué, most viewers agree they love Harvey in charge. The show has been renewed until 2025-2026, which means it will be on for at least 50 years—a huge milestone. Many fans also hope Steve Harvey will keep hosting for a long time.
Fans Worried About Harvey’s Health?
As many longtime fans know, Steve Harvey wasn’t always slim. In the 90s and early 2000s, he struggled with his health and was much heavier. He had to make big changes in his life to get healthier. Recently, fans have been concerned again, noticing that he walks like an older man and smokes cigars. Even though Harvey has made big improvements to his lifestyle in the past 10-15 years, many fans are still worried about his health.
Family Feud: Steve Harvey Silences Critics, Shows Off Weight Loss And More
Many “Family Feud” fans have been concerned about Steve Harvey’s health, but he recently put those worries to rest in a big way. Harvey posted on social media to celebrate his wife’s 60th birthday, and while many people left kind messages, they couldn’t help but notice how great Steve looked in a sleek, fitted black outfit.
Fans were quick to notice how slim Steve Harvey looked in his latest post, showing off a slender figure. With some fans recently being worried and critical about his health, this update was a big statement.
One fan commented, “They both look so slim and good, wow.” Another said, “Wow, major transformation Steve. And always beautiful Marjorie.” A third added, “I don’t usually give compliments, but you look great, Big Homie.”
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