From Helen Mirren to Olivia Colman, here’s what actors who’ve portrayed Britain’s longest-serving monarch (and won awards for doing so) had to say about what they learned from studying the queen. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Helen Mirren earned a slew of awards, including the lead actress Oscar as well as a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, for her turn in "The Queen."
Following the monarch's death, Mirren released a statement. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Claire Foy, who played the young Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of #TheCrown, said the role forced her to consider the circumstances surrounding the Queen’s rise to power. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Olivia Colman succeeded Foy as Queen Elizabeth II for the third and fourth seasons of "The Crown," winning both an Emmy and a Golden Globe award for her performance.
In a 2018 interview, Colman talked about the challenge. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Sarah Gadon, who played a teenage Princess Elizabeth in the British romantic dramedy “A Royal Night Out,” talked about "stepping into the shoes of someone who has an iconic status." latimes.com/entertainment-…
Playing the queen in Steven Spielberg’s 2016 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s "The BFG," #DowntonAbbey star Penelope Wilton said she attempted to ground her performance in reality despite the film’s fantastical trappings. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Two-time Tony-winning actress Judy Kaye gave a campy take on Queen Elizabeth II in the short Broadway run of “Diana: The Musical.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Read more about what the performers who played Queen Elizabeth II had to say about the experience. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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