Photo Flash: Helen Mirren Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dame Helen Mirren, a legend of stage and screen, was honored yesterday, January 3rd, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Director Jon Turteltaub, writer-director David Mamet and Councilman Tom LaBonge spoke at the event which was also attended by Mirren's family and husband, Taylor Hackford. Check out photos below!

Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress Dame's Broadway credits include the revival of Dance of Death in 2001 A Month in the Country in 1995, for both of which she was nominated for Best Actress in a Play at the Tony Awards.

Mirren is perhaps best known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen" (2006). This performance earned Mirren 26 major awards, including the Oscar for Best Featured Actress. West End credits include Collected Stories and Orpheus Descending. She can most recently be seen in "Hitchcock," opposite Anthony Hopkins.

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Helen Mirren

Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren, Jon Turteltaub and David Mamet

Helen Mirren

Jon Turteltaub and Helen Mirren

David Mamet