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.
Victoria Beckham’s Last Appearance in Crutches Sparks Concern and People Are Speculating
Victoria Beckham’s recent appearance using crutches has ignited a wave of concern among fans and sparked widespread speculation about her well-being. The fashion icon was spotted navigating through a public event with the aid of crutches, raising questions about the nature of her injury or condition.Victoria Beckham appeared at the end of her runway.
Victoria Beckham ended her fashion show in Paris by walking down the runway with crutches. She was showing off her new clothes for the Autumn-Winter 2024 season. While walking the runway, Victoria stopped in front of David and gave him a kiss, which Vogue shared on Instagram. Even though she needed crutches, Victoria looked confident and graceful as she walked, proving that nothing can stop her from being stylish and strong.
People in the comments started speculating.
Users flooded the comments section with questions like «What happened to Victoria?» and one commenter offered an explanation: «FYI: she suffered an accident while she was exercising at the gym.» Another commenter raised the possibility of osteoarthritis, suggesting that Victoria might have fragile bones. The flurry of conjecture highlights the curiosity and concern surrounding Victoria’s unexpected use of crutches, fueling discussions about her health and well-being among fans and followers.
David Beckham cleared the rumors on his social media.
David Beckham went on his Instagram story to share a picture of what seemed to be his wife Victoria’s hurt foot, covered in a special boot. David wrote, «Apparently my wife’s little accident in the gym was a clean break.»
Victoria, the singer from the Spice Girls, joked, «Happy Valentine’s Day to me…» as she posted a photo of her foot with ice on it. She also said in her own Instagram story, «Fell over in the gym!» with a facepalm emoji. This funny back-and-forth on social media showed how David and Victoria have fun together and can make light of tough situations.
Paris Hilton has once again captured the spotlight, but this time, it’s not for her iconic persona or trendsetting style. Instead, social media is abuzz with reactions to her runway walk, igniting a fierce debate among fashion enthusiasts worldwide. While some are quick to mock her unconventional strut, others are applauding her confidence and unique flair.
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