Helen Mirren's stinging swipe at 'grumpy' older actors – 'what the f***'

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Helen Mirren on Grumpy Male Actors and Pierce Brosnan’s Accent

Dame Helen Mirren, while praising the generosity of co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Harrison Ford, recently critiqued some veteran male actors she’s worked with. The Oscar-winning actress questioned their on-set demeanors, stating, “I’ve noticed in my profession a lot of older actors get grumpy – actresses don’t. I think, ‘What the f*** do you have to be grumpy about? You’re working, you’re being paid a lot of money. Everyone’s looking after you.’” Her extensive filmography suggests several potential targets for her remarks.

Brosnan’s Irish Accent Under Scrutiny

Despite Helen Mirren’s appreciation for Pierce Brosnan, his attempt at an Irish accent in their series MobLand has faced widespread criticism. The former James Bond, whose native Irish accent has faded over time since moving from Ireland to England at age 11, will return to screens this July. He is set to play William Coughlan, a Dublin civil servant-turned-painter, in the film Four Letters Of Love.

William Hague on Gift Giving to Hillary Clinton

Following criticism of Donald Trump for accepting a $400 million plane from Qatar, former Foreign Secretary William Hague recalled the stricter gift-giving guidelines adhered to by the UK and US governments.

Modest Gifts for Political Allies

“If I was going to give something to [then Secretary of State] Hillary Clinton, I tried to make sure it didn’t cost very much so that she was allowed to keep it,” Hague explained. “I once got her a folder to put her papers in…with her name on the front.”

David Suchet Apologizes for “Difficult” Poirot Portrayal

Sir David Suchet, known for his challenging portrayal of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, admitted, “I apologise now to all the people who found me difficult because I dug my heels in and only did what Agatha wanted him to do.”

Suchet’s Dedication to Poirot’s Character

Reportedly, Suchet once refused to participate in a photoshoot with actress Julia McKenzie, who played Miss Marple on ITV. His reason was that “Marple and Poirot never met in the novels.”

Hugh Grant’s Grim View of the Afterlife

Hugh Grant expressed his dislike of the idea of an afterlife, declaring, “I really don’t want to be up there on a cloud playing a harp, meeting some of the people I’ve hated in my life. I can’t imagine a greater nightmare. That would be hell, in fact.”

Sir Tim Rice’s Sunderland Allegiance in Question

Will Rice Attend the Play-Off Final?

While Sir Tim Rice continues to advocate for Sunderland football club, it’s uncertain whether the celebrity fan will attend their Premier League play-off against Sheffield United. “Tim has no idea whether he can go or not, he’s got a concert that night,” his spokeswoman stated. With the match starting at 3pm and Rice’s show at 7:30 pm in High Wycombe, there remains a slight chance he could attend, as High Wycombe is only 24 miles from Wembley.


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