Author: Tim Gray

Helen Mirren will be the 70th recipient of the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award, in recognition for her decades of work on screen and in television. A new primetime special, Golden Eve, will debut on CBS Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, a few days before the awards ceremony, showcasing the honorees of the DeMille and  Carol Burnett Award (with the latter honoree to be announced soon).

Mirren has been nominated for 17 Golden Globes, winning three times, first as best actress in a miniseries or TV movie for Losing Chase (1995) and then becoming a double winner for her work in 2005, in the film The Queen and as best actress in a miniseries/TV movie for Elizabeth I.

“Helen Mirren is a force of nature and her career is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Helen Hoehne, president, Golden Globes. “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.”

Golden Eve will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a new week-long experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11, 2026 and hosted by Nikki Glaser, the Golden Globe, Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian and actress.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Golden Gala honoring DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis and Burnett Award recipient Ted Danson, the 2026 edition has evolved into Golden Eve, offering viewers an insider’s look at the honorees’ legacy, personal stories, and memorable Golden Globes moments. The special will feature career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the honorees. 

 First created in 1952 and honoring the director, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 previous honorees drawn from Hollywood’s greatest talents, including Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey. The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen. The recipient is selected based on their body of work and the lasting impact of their television career achievements on both the industry and audiences. 

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 Mirren was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2003. In 2014 she was honored with the BAFTA Fellowship for her career in film. She began her career playing Cleopatra at the National Youth Theatre. She then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Her film career began with Michael Powell’s 1969 Age of Consent, and her breakthrough film role came in 1980 in John Mackenzie’s The Long Good Friday. On television, Mirren starred in the series Prime Suspect as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison. Aside from her Golden Globes, Mirren has also won an Emmy, SAG Award, Tony, Oscar, and multiple BAFTA Awards, as international recognition for her work on stage, screen and television.