Helen Mirren in Shakespeare’s ”Troilus and Cressida”

Helen Mirren has been considered one of the most attractive actresses of the 20th century. When she was a part of the Royal Shakespeare Company in the late 1960s, the Guardian newspaper referred to her as the most desirable belle of Stratford. There was no mention of her acting skills, and this discrimination made her dislike the media early on in her career.

Mirren has always had to deal with this misogynistic reporting throughout her career, but she always decided to work on more bold projects rather than the same old limited roles for women. She understands the audience’s desire to see relatable characters on screen and always delivers.