Helen Mirren, 76, holds hands with husband Taylor Hackford, 77, as he uses a walking stick

Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford appeared as united as ever as they made a joint appearance during the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.

The actress, 76, was seen holding hands with her director beau, 77, as he used a walking stick while strolling around Hotel Martinez in the south of France.

They were spotted leaving the luxury five star hotel ahead of the Mother and Son premiere during the annual festival that evening.

Strong bond: Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford appeared as united as ever as they made a joint appearance during the Cannes Film Festival on Friday

Helen teamed her shimmering, full length gown with a simple pair of pointed black court shoes, while she added a further touch of bling with diamond drop earrings.  

She highlighted her features with a glam palette of make-up including a rosy lip and dramatic, winged eye-liner.

The star certainly brought the wow factor in the hair stakes, styling her long, silver locks in an elegant half up, half down style which she flicked in front of the cameras. 

Taylor looked dapper in a navy tuxedo and matching waistcoat, which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and smart shoes 

Lasting love: The actress, 76, was seen holding hands with her director beau, 77, as he used a walking stick while strolling around Hotel Martinez in the south of France

Lasting love: The actress, 76, was seen holding hands with her director beau, 77, as he used a walking stick while strolling around Hotel Martinez in the south of France

Arrivals: Festival director Thierry Frémaux greeted the couple on their way in

Arrivals: Festival director Thierry Frémaux greeted the couple on their way in

Stepping out: They were spotted leaving the luxury five star hotel ahead of the Mother and Son premiere during the annual festival that evening

Stepping out: They were spotted leaving the luxury five star hotel ahead of the Mother and Son premiere during the annual festival that evening

Glam: Helen teamed her shimmering, full length gown with a simple pair of pointed black court shoes, while she added a further touch of bling with diamond drop earrings

Glam: Helen teamed her shimmering, full length gown with a simple pair of pointed black court shoes, while she added a further touch of bling with diamond drop earrings

Helen later brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the red carpet as she made a spectacular appearance with Andie MacDowell at the screening.

Helen and Andie, 64, were simply radiant as they giggled, hugged and even had a dance together at the glitzy screening at the Palais des Festivals.

The ladies also took the opportunity to showcase their fabulous attire during the evening, with The Queen star dazzling in a stunning, silver embellished gown.

A-list: Helen Mirren and Andie MacDowell brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the red carpet on Friday as they made a spectacular appearance at the Mother and Son premiere

A-list: Helen later brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the red carpet as she made a spectacular appearance with Andie MacDowell at the screening

What joy: Helen, 76, and Andie, 64, were simply radiant as they giggled, hugged and even had a dance together at the glitzy screening amid the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival

What joy: Helen, 76, and Andie, 64, were simply radiant as they giggled, hugged and even had a dance together at the glitzy screening amid the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival

Stunners: The ladies also took the opportunity to showcase their fabulous attire during the evening, with The Queen star dazzling in a stunning, silver embellished gown

Stunners: The ladies also took the opportunity to showcase their fabulous attire during the evening, with The Queen star dazzling in a stunning, silver embellished gown

Four Weddings and a Funeral favourite Andie was simply elegant in a plunging, striped brown dress. 

Andie slipped into a flowing striped dress which allowed her to show off her toned arms. 

The beauty, who previously said she loves being a ‘silver fox’ after ditching her hair dying routine during lockdown, styled her natural grey locks into bouncy curls. 

Hollywood greats: Helen and Andie delightedly giggled together before enjoying a twirl on the red carpet

Hollywood greats: Helen and Andie delightedly giggled together before enjoying a twirl on the red carpet

Stepping out in style: Helen teamed her shimmering, full length gown with a simple pair of pointed black court shoes

All that glitters: She added a further touch of bling with diamond drop earrings

Stepping out in style: Helen teamed her shimmering, full length gown with a simple pair of pointed black court shoes

Glowing: She highlighted her features with a glam palette of make-up including a rosy lip and dramatic, winged eye-liner

Glowing: She highlighted her features with a glam palette of make-up including a rosy lip and dramatic, winged eye-liner

Flaunt: Meanwhile, the star certainly brought the wow factor in the hair stakes, styling her long, silver locks in an elegant half up, half down style which she flicked in front of the cameras

Flaunt: Meanwhile, the star certainly brought the wow factor in the hair stakes, styling her long, silver locks in an elegant half up, half down style which she flicked in front of the cameras

The actresses, who starred together in 2021 On the Edge and have graced many a red carpet together over the years, looked in great spirits as they enjoyed a catch-up.

And while they’re known for their acting skills, they took the opportunity to showcase their dance moves too as they threw a few shapes in front of the cameras at the Mother and Son screening.

Mother And Son is set in the 1980s and follows an African woman Rose’s move from the Ivory Coast to Paris with her two young sons, Ernest and Jean.

Gorgeous: Not to be outdone, Andie looked equally as glorious, slipping into a flowing striped dress which allowed her to show off her toned arms

Gorgeous: Not to be outdone, Andie looked equally as glorious, slipping into a flowing striped dress which allowed her to show off her toned arms

Poser: Andie struck a pose on the Mother and Son red carpet

Poser: Andie struck a pose on the Mother and Son red carpet

Natural beauty: The beauty, who previously said she loves being a 'silver fox' after ditching her hair dying routine during lockdown, styled her natural grey locks into bouncy curls

Lovely: Andie smouldered as she posed for cameras

Natural beauty: The beauty, who previously said she loves being a ‘silver fox’ after ditching her hair dying routine during lockdown, styled her natural grey locks into bouncy curls

Ready for our close up! The ladies happily posed for a series of playful snaps

Ready for our close up! The ladies happily posed for a series of playful snaps

Nice to see you: The actresses, who starred together in 2021 On the Edge and have graced many a red carpet together over the years, looked in great spirits as they enjoyed a catch-up

Nice to see you: The actresses, who starred together in 2021 On the Edge and have graced many a red carpet together over the years, looked in great spirits as they enjoyed a catch-up

Wow: While they're known for their acting skills, they took the opportunity to showcase their dance moves too as they threw a few shapes in front of the cameras at the Mother and Son screening

Wow: While they’re known for their acting skills, they took the opportunity to showcase their dance moves too as they threw a few shapes in front of the cameras at the Mother and Son screening

If music be the food of love, play on! The actresses twirled and danced around on the red carpet

If music be the food of love, play on! The actresses twirled and danced around on the red carpet

The movie spans over 20 years, from the family’s arrival in the French capital to the present day, and chronicles the family’s highs and lows inclduing Rose’s struggles to balance being both a mother and a woman.

It stars Annabelle Lengronne as Rose, while the film is made by French writer-filmmaker Leonor Serraille, one of five female directors competing for the Palme d’Or award.

Helen’s dazzling appearance comes after it was recently announced the actress had been cast alongside Harrison Ford in the upcoming Yellowstone prequel series ‘1932’ for streaming service Paramount+.

Film: Mother And Son is set in the 1980s and follows an African woman Rose's move from the Ivory Coast to Paris with her two young sons, Ernest and Jean

Film: Mother And Son is set in the 1980s and follows an African woman Rose’s move from the Ivory Coast to Paris with her two young sons, Ernest and Jean

Dancing Queens: The stars were certainly in a dancing mood at the screening

Dancing Queens: The stars were certainly in a dancing mood at the screening

Good times: Andie couldn't contain her laughter as Helen shimmied in front of her

Good times: Andie couldn’t contain her laughter as Helen shimmied in front of her

Oh so glam: Helen certainly turned heads with her sparkly ensemble

Oh so glam: Helen certainly turned heads with her sparkly ensemble

The bold casting move proved Paramount+ is going big with the hugely popular franchise, particularly with Harrison, 79, who commanded a whopping $65,000,000 salary for his role in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008.

Meanwhile Dame Helen doesn’t come cheap either after reportedly receiving $2,000,000 for just five days work on action flick The Fate Of The Furious.

1932, which is the show’s working title, will be an origin story that will introduce a new generation of the Dutton family.

Paramount+ said in a statement that the drama will ‘explore the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain West and the Duttons who call it home.’

There have been no further details on the characters that the movie stars will be playing.

Shimmering: Helen radiated beauty on the red carpet

Shimmering: Helen radiated beauty on the red carpet

You go girl! The star was on fine form as she pulled her best poses for the camera

Give us a twirl: She was in her element on the red carpet

You go girl! The star was on fine form as she pulled her best poses for the camera

New role: Helen's dazzling appearance comes after it was recently announced the actress had been cast alongside Harrison Ford in the upcoming Yellowstone prequel series '1932' for streaming service Paramount+

New role: Helen’s dazzling appearance comes after it was recently announced the actress had been cast alongside Harrison Ford in the upcoming Yellowstone prequel series ‘1932’ for streaming service Paramount+

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