> At a Glance
> – Harrison Ford crowned Helen Mirren a “badass” while handing her the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Jan. 6 Globes’ Golden Eve gala
> – The honor, aired Jan. 8 on CBS, salutes outstanding contributions to film and TV
> – Mirren, 80, is also nominated for her MobLand role at Sunday’s Jan. 11 ceremony
> – Why it matters: Fans get a double dose of the icon-lifetime-achievement glory plus fresh competition this weekend
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren reunited onstage Tuesday night, and Ford wasted no time summing up his 1923 co-star in one perfect word.
The Cecil B. DeMille Moment
Ford, 83, opened the tribute by recalling their first pairing in 1986’s The Mosquito Coast and joked that four decades later Sheridan cast him as an afterthought beside Mirren’s formidable talent.
> Harrison Ford declared:
> “When she goes full badass, it’s awesome to watch.”
The Cecil B. DeMille Award recognizes outstanding contributions to entertainment; Mirren now joins past legends honored for career-long impact.
Mirren’s Reflections
Accepting the statue, the three-time Globe winner chose to frame the night as a living reflection, not a eulogy.
- She thanked the HFPA for first recognizing her in 1997 with Losing Chase
- She shouted-out co-stars including Ryan Reynolds, Will Smith, Anthony Hopkins, Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis, Al Pacino and Ford himself
- She marveled at memories like cruising L.A. in a ’67 Mustang and narrating 2023 blockbuster Barbie
> Helen Mirren quipped:
> “If this were my memorial, I’m absolutely thrilled at who showed up-and I am making a list of the no-shows.”
The Globes’ Golden Eve special aired Thursday, Jan. 8, on CBS, with comedian Nikki Glaser set to host the main Sunday, Jan. 11, broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- Mirren’s Cecil B. DeMille Award caps five decades on screen
- She remains in contention this weekend for MobLand
- Ford’s tribute underlined her commanding presence from Mosquito Coast to 1923
From lifetime-achievement applause to fresh nomination buzz, Mirren’s week proves her star power endures.
