Dame Helen Mirren will be honored with the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes' new Golden Eve special on January 8, 2026. She will be celebrated alongside the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award.
“Helen Mirren is a force of nature and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne. “Her transcendent performances and commitment to her craft continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike. It is a profound honor to present her with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.”
Known for roles in “Thursday Murder Club” and “MobLand,” Mirren boasts a distinguished career with numerous accolades including three Golden Globes, an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, four Primetime Emmys, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Peabody Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Tony Award.
The Cecil B. DeMille Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Past recipients have included Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey.
The 2026 Golden Globes' Golden Eve special will air in January on CBS and Paramount+.
Summary: Helen Mirren will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2026 Golden Globes, honoring her remarkable and inspiring career in film and theater.