Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes’ ‘Golden Eve’ Special

Dame Helen Mirren will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the Golden Globes’ new primetime special, Golden Eve, airing Thursday, January 8, before the Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday, January 11. The special will be broadcast on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.

Mirren, a three-time Golden Globe winner and recipient of Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards, joins a prestigious list of honorees recognized for lifetime achievements since the award’s inception in 1952.

About the Golden Eve Special

The Golden Eve special not only celebrates Helen Mirren’s career but also highlights the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award, to be announced at a later date. This event serves as the kickoff for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards festivities.

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

Helen Mirren’s Career Highlights

Spanning more than six decades in film, television, and theater.
Golden Globe Awards for her performance as Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears' The Queen.
Golden Globes for TV roles in Elizabeth I and Losing Chase.

Mirren’s enduring impact on the arts and her diverse body of work have established her as a true icon in Hollywood.

Author’s summary: Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes’ new “Golden Eve” special, honoring her extraordinary six-decade career and profound influence on film, TV, and theater.

Variety — 2025-11-05