Helen Mirren to Receive 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award
Acclaimed actress and producer Dame Helen Mirren will be honored with the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, as announced by the Golden Globes on Wednesday.
The Golden Eve Special
The award will be presented during the new annual primetime special Golden Eve, which will celebrate recipients of both the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards. The televised event will air on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.
“Golden Eve will feature in-depth interviews and career retrospectives for recipients of the two special awards.”
These honors recognize individuals from film and television who have made lasting contributions on and off screen.
Previous Honorees
Viola Davis and Ted Danson were recipients of the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards, respectively.
Helen Mirren’s Legacy
Mirren’s illustrious career spans decades, with standout performances in The Queen, The Madness of King George, Red, the Fast & Furious series, Gosford Park, Trumbo and Hitchcock.
- Oscar winner
- Five-time Emmy recipient
- SAG, BAFTA, and Tony Award honoree
- Appointed Dame of the British Empire in 2003
The Legacy of the DeMille Award
Established in 1952, the Cecil B. DeMille Award honors the legendary filmmaker. Over the years, 69 artists have received the distinction, including Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey.
Author’s summary: Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Eve special, recognizing her extraordinary and enduring influence on film and television.