Helen Mirren on Staying Busy in Her 80s, Growing Closer with Her Husband & Grieving Her Stepson
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 Published On Aug 20, 2025

Helen Mirren reflects on a whirlwind year filled with five roles, including starring alongside Harrison Ford in ‘1923,’ and opens up about the unexpected joys — and challenges — of aging. In this candid and moving interview, she shares how the pandemic brought her closer to her husband, director Taylor Hackford, and why she prefers to keep their creative lives separate. Mirren also speaks about the loss of her stepson, Rio Hackford, and the ritual her family uses to honor his memory. From her honest thoughts on growing older to her love of yoga, gardening, and solitude, Mirren offers a grounded, graceful look at a life fully lived.

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Helen Mirren on Staying Busy in Her 80s, Growing Closer with Her Husband & Grieving Her Stepson

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