Queen of the Oscars

The Queen of the Oscars, without a doubt, was Helen Mirren, nee Elena Lydia Mironova. Born in 1945, she looked beautiful and ageless on Monday night in that stunning gown. And her turn as Queen Elizabeth the II was a tour de force. The movie felt more like a documentary, but Helen's performance was masterful. Here is a photo retrospective of Helen, who is a shining example of a graceful and beautifully aging woman. Bless her for not going the Botox route.

Here, then, are the many faces of Helen through the years.

Helen Mirren, Oscar Winner?

Will she win the Oscar? I hope so. She deserves it, having so skillfully transformed herself into Elizabeth II. In addition to her remarkable talent, the lady has class, dressing age appropriately. In fact, she doesn't seem to mind aging.