Dame Helen Mirren, 79, takes pictures from her balcony as she arrives on the French Riviera for the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival

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Published: 16:30 BST, 21 May 2025 | Updated: 16:30 BST, 21 May 2025

Dame Helen Mirren took full advantage of her picturesque surroundings on Wednesday as she made her latest appearance on the French Riviera. 

The Oscar-winning actress is in town for the 78th edition of the annual Cannes Film Festival, despite not having a film to promote at this year’s ceremony.

Appearing on the balcony of her suite at the iconic Hotel Martinez shortly after arriving in the resort town, Mirren, 79, was seen taking pictures of the sweeping coastline with her iPhone.

The British actress looked relaxed in a casual white sweater and pleated summer skirt as she admired the view.

With temperatures soaring across the Mediterranean, she accessorised with a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses while taking pictures, before returning to her suite.

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Dame Helen Mirren took full advantage of her picturesque surroundings on Wednesday as she made her latest appearance on the French Riviera

The Oscar-winning actress is in town for the 78th edition of the annual Cannes Film Festival , despite not having a film to promote at this year’s ceremony

The actress is in France after her Amazon Prime show Mobland was axed following a string of complaints over the authenticity of leading man Pierce Brosnan’s Irish accent – despite the former James Bond star coming from Ireland.

Mirren recently advised people in midlife not to ‘fear’ ageing as she encouraged them to embrace exercise.

The celebrated actress said people should make ‘little changes now to help them later in life’.

This ‘doesn’t have to include joining a gym’ but could include short walks or yoga, the Oscar winner said.

It comes as Age UK said there is a ‘major concern’ about people’s physical health and wellbeing as they age.

The charity has called on people aged 50 to 65 to make exercise a ‘key part’ of their routine as part of its latest campaign.

England’s chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty said keeping fit in midlife is one of the ‘main preventive strategies’ for staying healthy in older age.

Backing the new campaign, Mirren, an Age UK ambassador, said: ‘Whatever you may think about ageing, it’s something we must all try to embrace rather than fear.

Appearing on the balcony of her suite at the iconic Hotel Martinez shortly after arriving in the resort town, Mirren was seen taking pictures of the sweeping coastline with her iPhone

The British actress looked relaxed in a casual white sweater and pleated summer skirt as she admired the view

‘It’s no secret that for many, getting older will come with its complications – specifically there will likely be aches and pains along the way, getting out and about and living as independently as we’re used to in our younger years may not be as easy to do.

‘This is why I’m supporting Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign, they’re encouraging everyone in their 50s to make little changes now to help them later on in life.

‘It doesn’t have to be joining a gym; it can just be small changes like taking a short walk or yoga, which I still enjoy.

‘It’s never too late to start doing something, so why not give something a go while you’re younger?’

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Dame Helen Mirren, 79, takes pictures from her balcony as she arrives on the French Riviera for the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival

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