A young Helen Mirren dressed as Cleopatra
Helen Mirren is one of the greatest actresses of all time. She has played many unforgettable roles, but her embodiment of Queen Elizabeth II in the film The Queen earned her a prestigious Academy Award. However, her career spans decades, continents, and mediums since she acted in theater and film.
Here she is pictured in costume for the role of Cleopatra in the 1965 staging of Anthony and Cleopatra for the National Youth Theatre. Her outstanding performance earned her a spot in the Royal Shakespeare Company. Even from an early age, her talent was through the roof.