Incredible Pictures of Old Celebrities and Their Younger Selves

Helen Mirren

Mirren is another actor who has won the "triple crown." For over 50 years, Mirren starred in industry-changing roles and characters. Despite her successful career, Mirren grew up as a working-class girl. Her father was a cab driver who eventually became a police officer. Her grandfather was Queen Victoria's butcher, which eventually helped her land more roles in movies. 

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