From the “Sex Queen of Stratford” to the distinguished Queen of England, Helen Mirren has made quite a name for herself over the years.
And as an accomplished theatre actress, an Oscar-winner and a triple-threat (Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner), it seems her peers are all too aware of just how special she is.
It doesn’t hurt that she still looks amazing at 70, either.
Dame Helen celebrated her 70th milestone on July 26th this week and despite the ageism that occurs in showbiz The Queen actress is as in demand as ever.
Here are our favourite Hollywood starlets who, despite the fact that several are approaching 60, have managed to age gracefully. Who is your favourite?
Helen aged 25, and aged 70.
Angelina Jolie aged 16 and 40.
Gwyneth Paltrow aged 20 and 42.
Cate Blanchett at 31 and 46.
Jennifer Lopez at 21 and 46.
Halle Berry at 31 and 48.
Christie Brinkley in 1978 aged 24, and in 2011 aged 57.
Cindy Crawford at 28 in 1994 and at 45 in 2011.
Elle Macpherson aged 23 in 1987 and aged 47 in 2011.
Claudia Schiffer at 25 in 1995 and at 41 in 2011.
Iman aged 28 in 1983 and aged 56 in 2011.
Christy Turlington in 1986 aged 17 and in 2011 aged 43.
Naomi Campbell aged 28 in 1998 and aged 41 in 2011.
Linda Evangelista aged 31 in 1996 and aged 46 in 2011.
Kate Moss aged 19 in 1993 and aged 38 in 2011.
Janice Dickinson aged 23 in 1978 and aged 56 in 2011.
Twiggy at 18 in 1967 and at 62 in 2011.
Helena Christensen at 29 in 1997 and at 43 in 2011.
